Within a span of seven days, a completely different Raiders defense took the field.
But there weren't many personnel changes made. Linebacker Germaine Pratt was released Tuesday and Eric Stokes stepped back into the starting lineup after missing a game due to a knee injury. But other than that, it was the same Raiders defense that allowed 40 points to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5.
Yet a week later, things didn't look at the same at all. And they seemed hell-bent on making sure it was noticeable.
Las Vegas held the Tennessee Titans to 10 points, the lowest amount they've allowed this season. Eight of the Titans' 10 possessions ended with them punting the ball or a turnover, with the Raiders winning the turnover battle for the first time this season.
The Titans couldn't even score until halfway through the third quarter.
"The defense played really well from the beginning on throughout," Pete Carroll said postgame. "We got a little bit in the two-minute mode and gave up some yards, but we didn't give them anything today. ... There were a lot of guys that contributed."
The Titans couldn't get much of anything, going 3-of-12 of third down. No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward was sacked six times, fumbled twice and threw an interception to Devin White.
"Cam's a great player. He got drafted number one overall for a specific reason, that's to lead their team," Devin White said on Raiders Gameday. "But at the end of the day, it was more about us and what we didn't do well as a defensive unit last week that we have been doing great all season. That was red zone defense and that was third-down defense."
White had a game for the ages before it reached halftime – with six total tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and an interception in the first 30 minutes of action. He's the first Raiders player to record a sack, forced fumble and interception in a game since Khalil Mack in 2016.
"I don't know if anybody could put up more numbers than Devin White did today," Carroll said, praising the Raiders linebacker. "Geez. It's a stat line. He made a bunch of plays with a pick and a forced fumble and tackles for loss and all that. … That's a great football game for him."
"I think the mindset this week, we talked about it all week, was make a choice," White said. "Make a choice who you want to be when you get on that field. Make a choice when you've got an opportunity to make the play. … I think that carried over into the game this week. I think everybody got up this morning and they made the choice."
Complementary football also played a huge factor in the defense's 360 showing from last week. They consistently received good field position with AJ Cole punting four balls inside the 20-yard line. Additionally, the front seven successful made the Titans offense one-dimensional – allowing 65 rushing yards and notching eight tackles for loss as a unit.
"The run game is a mindset," defensive tackle Adam Butler said. "When I'm in there, I can't speak for nobody else, but when I'm in there I just refuse to get moved off the line. ... We take pride in the running game over anything. Over pass, over anything, we stop the run every game because that sets the tone. It's defeating to a team when they can't run the ball."
Butler's words rang true as stopping the run led to an efficient pass rush in the second half playing with a lead. Per Next Gen Stats, nine different Raiders recorded a quarterback pressure with Cam Ward pressured on 16 of his 44 dropbacks (36.4 percent).
Maxx Crosby led the team in pressures (five) and sacks (two) on the day with a season-high 11.9 percent pressure rate.
"Everything matters. Playing complementary football, we know that," Crosby said. "It was special teams, it was the offense, the offense was scoring points, moving the ball, it just makes everything easier. And we talk about it as a unit. ... It's on all of us to be at our best. Our defense, we haven't been at our best all year. Offense hasn't, our special teams haven't, but I know we're focused on getting better. And that's all you can do."
While coming off this much needed win, the Kansas City Chiefs await the Raiders next week. Nothing will come easy against two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes and a Chiefs team that's now played in three consecutive Super Bowls.
But the biggest disservice the Raiders defense can do to themselves is revert back to how they played a week ago against the Colts. They can use the film against the Titans to serve as a reflection of the team they strive to be.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 6 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
\Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up before kicking a 50-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67), center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) and guard Alex Cappa (65) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a 50-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96), cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36), linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) and defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) and defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) and cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) and wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) and linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) dives into the end zone after making a 4-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates with quarterback Geno Smith (7) after making a 4-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Devin White (45) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) and center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates with center/guard Jordan Meredith (61) after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jon Rhattigan (59) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) and running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up before kicking a 29-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) and tight end Ian Thomas (80) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll addresses his players in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium.
