The Las Vegas Raiders didn't trail at any point in the Week 6 win against the Patriots.
It was another hard-fought battle with little separation down the stretch. With the Raiders holding a 10-point lead at halftime, the Patriots cut the lead the two late in the fourth quarter. Once again, the Silver and Black relied on their defense to make plays, resulting in their second straight win.
In a game that could've went either way, there were three key plays that guided the Raiders to victory.
Raiders go up 10-0
Second quarter, 12:27
LV 2nd-and-10 at the NE 12
The Silver and Black got on the scoreboard first with a Daniel Carlson 25-yard field goal in the first quarter. After forcing the Patriots to punt on two straight possessions, Jimmy Garoppolo drove the ball down the field in eight plays, with receiver Jakobi Meyers providing the score.
Two plays after a converting on a third down with a six-yard reception, Meyers found the back of the end zone against his former team to go up 10-0. Lined up in the slot, Meyers hit a stutter step on former teammate J.C. Jackson to get wide open for the 12-yard touchdown catch. It was his fourth touchdown reception this season, and he now leads the team in that category.
"I think they might've busted [coverage] on that one," Meyers said of the touchdown play. "I ended up getting a one-on-one with outside leverage. I knew what he was trying to defend, I just had to send him that way."
Meyers finished the day with five catches for 61 yards.
Raiders up 10-3
Second quarter, 3:48
NE 2nd-and-5 at the LV 30
The Patriots offense was driving down the field in hopes of tying the game before halftime.
QB Mac Jones was starting to gain momentum with three completions for 31 yards in the drive, and lined up in shotgun in field goal range. An effective pass rush off the two edges from Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce forced Jones to flush right. While on the run trying to make a play, Divine Deablo sprinted toward Jones, throwing off the QB's timing and line of vision. Jones overthrew his intended target, Hunter Henry, but Tre’von Moehrig was there to make the grab. The third-year defender ran his second interception of the season back 22 yards.
"I was reading the quarterback ... and thankfully he overthrew it," Moehrig said postgame. "I was right there to take it so that's how went down. [Pass] rushing and coverage works together, so if they're doing their job upfront, it makes our life easier and vice versa. We preach that every week and we did a good job of that today."
The Raiders capitalized on the turnover with a 37-yard field goal from Carlson to give the Raiders a 13-3 lead at the half.
Raiders go up 21-17
Fourth quarter, 1:52
NE 3rd-and-15 at the NE 4
For a second straight week, the Raiders defense got a key stop to win the game.
AJ Cole put the defense in great position with a 46-yard punt to New England's nine-yard line. Two penalties pushed the Patriots back even further, pinned against their own end zone. The defense also caught a break with a dropped pass from DeVante Parker that would've put the Patriots in field goal range to take the lead.
Effectively rushing the passer all game, the defensive line stepped up once again on 3rd-and-15. Maxx Crosby came off the left side, using a speed rush to beat tight end Mike Gesicki and tackle Vederian Lowe en route to Jones. Bilal Nichols beat a double team inside to meet Crosby and split a sack for a safety, giving the Raiders two more points and the ball back.
In the locker room postgame, Crosby reflected on the moment: "I was like, 'All right, I've got to get this [expletive]. I've got to get home.' And I saw Gesicki come over to chip, so I knew I had to beat him clean and then it would have given me a chance to win on the edge. We work it every single day. It's just a regular routine – working my technique, getting off the ball and finishing, and that's what happened. Bilal had a great rush as well."
Following the stop from Crosby and Nichols, the Raiders kneeled out the clock. It was the first career safety for Crosby, who also played 100 percent of defensive snaps Sunday.
"There's no better feeling closing the game out," he said. "We talked about it last week and the week before. Our defense is improving, and I think we're seeing that every single week."
View the best photos from the Raiders' Week 6 victory against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kana'i Mauga's (43) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett's (0) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr.'s (77) locker in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow's (13) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer's (87) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper's (81) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller's (74) helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Netane Muti (54) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) arrive to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Nesta Jade Silvera (99) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) arrives to the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Byron Young (93) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett (0) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) take a selfie with fans before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Dave Ziegler signs autographs for fans before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) walks down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Greg Van Roten (70) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) and guard Dylan Parham (66) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) warming up before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the national anthem before the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates after making a first down during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff arms the defender during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 25-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots 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 New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrate after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) on the field during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) and defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sack the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates making a first down during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with center Andre James (68) and guard Dylan Parham (66) after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Byron Young (93) defends during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hands the ball off to running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) and linebacker Robert Spillane (41) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) passes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates making a first down during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) calls out the defense during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) defends during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98), defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and cornerback Amik Robertson (21) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) celebrate after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5), defensive tackle Byron Young (93) and cornerback Amik Robertson (21) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) lines up before the snap during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) defend during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Marcus Peters (24) on the field during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Tyler Hall (37) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell (96) attempts to block a PAT during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) celebrates after making a tackle during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) celebrate after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and General Manager Dave Ziegler in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots 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 New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium.
