This Week 5 win for the Las Vegas Raiders can be defined by the defense stepping up.
The Silver and Black defense allowed only 13 points to the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football and forced three turnovers for the first time in a game since 2021. It was a collective effort, with the defensive line, linebackers and secondary all paving the way for others to make plays. The Raiders also got great production from receiver Jakobi Meyers, who ended the day with a team-high seven catches, 75 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Let's break down of three key plays that played a pivotal role in the Raiders' 17-13 win.
Raiders go up 7-3
Second quarter, 4:13
LV 2nd-and-6 at the GB 9
No. 16 found a way to take advantage of his opportunity, making a big time play in the first half to put the Raiders on the scoreboard.
With Davante Adams doubled for most of the game, Meyers stepped up on the other side. The first two offensive series for the Raiders ended in Jimmy Garoppolo getting sacked to end the drive. On their third offensive drive, they found their mojo, moving the ball downfield to the nine-yard line.
Meyers was lined up in the slot, running an inside slant into the end zone. With Packers safety Rudy Ford playing deep, Meyers made the catch and fought his way into the end zone. It was his third touchdown catch of the season, tied with Adams as the team's leaders in that category.
"They had the safety 10 yards back so it was just me and him one-on-one," Meyers said of the touchdown play. "I knew I could quick hitch, I just had to finish it in the end zone."
Raiders lead 17-13
Fourth quarter, 9:19
GB 2nd-and-17 at the LV 47
After Meyers scored the first Raiders touchdown of the day, the Silver and Black quickly capitalized off a Robert Spillane interception, turning it into three points before the end of the half. However, Spillane's second interception in the fourth quarter was maybe more impressive.
After Josh Jacobs punched the ball in the end zone to take a 17-13 lead, the defense continued to hunt for turnovers. Maxx Crosby notched the Raiders' lone sack of the day, and with Green Bay now needing 17 yards to get the first down marker, quarterback Jordan Love looked to make a big play down the field. Though he intended to connect with Christian Watson, cornerback Marcus Peters was stride for stride with the Packers receiver and swatted the ball in the air.
The pass deflection stayed in the air long enough for Spillane to grab it for his second pick of the day.
"We knew they were an inside passing team, so we were going to have opportunities," Spillane said. "Marcus Peters made a great play and was able to top me the ball. Believe it or not, he's so good that he did that on purpose. I know it kind of looks like a random mishap, but when he's going at that ball like that, he knew he wasn't going to be able to get the interception. But he knew I'd be running to the ball from the inside. So, he consciously tipped me the ball and made a nice play there."
Raiders lead 17-13
Fourth quarter, 0:51
GB 3rd-and-10 at the LV 35
The Raiders defense needed one more stop to win the game.
In surprising fashion, Daniel Carlson missed a 52-yard field goal on the previous offensive drive, which was his second miss of the game. The Packers got the ball back and the objective was pretty clear for the defense: keep them out the end zone.
As Green Bay marched down the field with a chance to take the lead, they found themselves in a third-down situation after two incomplete passes. Love once again looked down the field to make an explosive play, finding Watson streaking to the end zone with Amik Robertson trailing.
The Packers quarterback threw the ball up to give a 6-foot-4 Watson a one-on-one jump ball matchup against a 5-foot-9 Robertson. The Raiders cornerback used his speed to catch up with Watson, and in textbook fashion, turned around to locate the ball in the end zone. Robertson climbed an invisible ladder in front of Watson to make the catch.
"Get the ball man, don't panic," Robertson said of what was going through his mind on the play. "Once [Watson's] eyes got big, get my head around. I know that most DB's in the league, they panic on situations like that. I trust my abilities. I trust my ball skills. I saw his eyes get big and God took care of the rest."
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 5 victory against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane's (41) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce's (51) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's (10) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers' (16) locker in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole's (6) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Gameday signage around Allegiant Stadium before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebackers coach Antonio Pierce arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (27) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) arrives to the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Justin Herron (71) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Jim Plunkett signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis and alumnus Marshawn Lynch before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Justin Herron (71) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) and tackle Kolton Miller (74) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) warming up before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit huddles in the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and safety Roderic Teamer (33) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) blocks during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) rushes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) dives into the end zone after making a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with tight end Michael Mayer (87) after making a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fans during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) defends during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) celebrates his interception during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5), cornerback Tyler Hall (37) and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) celebrate on the field during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) celebrates with defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41), safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell (96) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Byron Young (93) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders returners coach and coaching assistant Danny Amendola and running back Ameer Abdullah (22) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) calls out the defense during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) calls out the defense during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) is congratulated after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) blocks during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) defends during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) runs after making an interception during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) is congratulated on his second interception during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) defends during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (27) during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates on the field during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) blocks during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) blocks during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and cornerback Tyler Hall (37) celebrate on the field during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) celebrates his interception during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) celebrates his interception during the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels shares a hug with Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur after the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) with Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) after the regular season home game at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) with Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson (17) after the regular season home game at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) and Head Coach Josh McDaniels in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) and Head Coach Josh McDaniels in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels addresses his players in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium.
