The Silver and Black answer first
The biggest highlight of the game for the Raiders came from star edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue.
On the Bengals' first offensive possession, he forced a fumble on his seventh sack of the season. The fumble was recovered by safety Dallin Leavitt and returned for 30 yards. The turnover resulted in a 26-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson to put the first points on the board in the game.
A tackling machine
Denzel Perryman has been in the right place at the right time most of the first half.
The Raiders linebacker came into Sunday's game as the leading tackler for the Raiders, and hasn't let up. In the first half, No. 52 had seven total tackles and five solo tackles – leading all players in the game so far.
Feed 83 the rock
When Derek Carr gets the ball in Darren Waller's hands, good things happen.
Through the first half, Waller already had more receiving yards than he did in last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Carr and Waller connected four times for 52 yards in the first half.
The offense has been somewhat stagnant, but with Waller finding ways to create separation, he's due for some more catches and possibly a touchdown in the second half.
Stay grounded
So far this season, penalties by the Raiders offense has hurt them. However, today it's been on the defensive side of the ball.
The Raiders committed three costly turnovers in the first half, all on third downs. There were two unsportsmanlike conduct flags on Yannick Ngakoue and Brandon Facyson, as well as a neutral zone infraction by Quinton Jefferson.
The Bengals offense ended up scoring on both drives where the penalties occurred. With the game still in reach, the Raiders defense will have to play more disciplined and clean football in the second half, which they have the majority of this season.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 11 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) returns a fumble during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 26-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Damion Square (97), defensive end Maxx Crosby (98), defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) and linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) and safety Roderic Teamer (33) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (33) and punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4), tackle Brandon Parker (75), guard/tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) and center Andre James (68) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 47-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 47-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74), guard John Simpson (76) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) and cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. (29) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) and linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52), defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) and safety Dallin Leavitt (32) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (55) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Sutton Smith (41) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 19-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) celebrates after making a 19-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season home game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
