In what has been an unusual season for the Las Vegas Raiders, things continue to take an odd turn.
The Silver and Black rallied back against the Indianapolis Colts after trailing 10-0 in the second quarter, but despite re-taking the lead twice, the Colts maintained a five-point lead after a touchdown catch by Parris Campbell late in the fourth quarter.
On the last offensive play of the game in the red zone, Derek Carr turned to his familiar friend Davante Adams on a fade route in the end zone. The pass was deflected by Stephon Gilmore, and Matt Ryan took a knee for the victory.
This is the Raiders' sixth loss this season by one possession.
"There's a lot of things that go into these games. We have opportunities," Head Coach Josh McDaniels after postgame. "We earned the opportunity the way we played through the course of the second half to try to fight back in there, took the lead a couple times and then have an opportunity to go down there and win the game. That's the National Football League. You either make the plays and you win, and if you don't, you don't.
"The same thing with coaching. If there's a call here or there that you make that works, then you can obviously help your team out. Obviously, there's too many of these that it's continuing to happen. We're going to have to find a better formula here to try to close games."
Even with what transpired on the last play of the game, Adams did everything he could and more to help lead the team to victory. He was the game's leader in receptions (nine) and receiving yards (126) with his eighth touchdown this season to go with it.
Adams, while visibly disheartened after the game, continued to preach to his team to work hard every week and "stay the course."
"We have to have everyone on the same wavelength," Adams said. "Guys have to go out there and put everything into it throughout the week. Sunday is supposed to be fun, and it's the least fun day of the week right now. That's a problem. We've got to fix that."
The Raiders' next opportunity to turn Sunday into a fun day again will be on the road against the Denver Broncos, who they defeated 31-21 in Week 4.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 10 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (41) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45), running back Ameer Abdullah (22) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45), running back Ameer Abdullah (22) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55), linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) and running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22), safety Matthias Farley (41) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) after making a catch for a 4-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a PAT during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (34) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) on the sidelines during the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones (55) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is congratulated by tight end Jesper Horsted (80) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is congratulated by offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (72) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) and running back Brittain Brown (38) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) and punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) dives into the end zone on a 48-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) dives into the end zone on a 48-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is congratulated by center Andre James (68) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is congratulated by wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is congratulated by tight end Foster Moreau (87) after making a catch for a 48-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jayon Brown (50) during the regular season home game against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium.
