The home cooking wasn't so good for the Oakland Raiders Sunday afternoon.
After back-to-back road losses, the Silver and Black returned to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 14 action, but eventually fell 42-21 in Week 14 action.
Following the loss, the Raiders are now a game under .500 with three to play, and will have to regroup in a hurry to finish their home slate of games on a positive note.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be in The Town this weekend, but before we shift focus to Week 15, let's look back at Sunday's game, and see what we can learn from the playtime percentages.
| Player | Pos. | Offense | Defense | Special Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Miller | T | 63 - 100% | 3 - 11% | |
| G Jackson | G | 63 - 100% | 3 - 11% | |
| B Parker | T | 63 - 100% | 3 - 11% | |
| R Incognito | G | 63 - 100% | 3 - 11% | |
| D Carr | QB | 63 - 100% | ||
| R Hudson | C | 63 - 100% | ||
| D Waller | TE | 61 - 97% | ||
| Z Jones | WR | 53 - 84% | ||
| T Williams | WR | 52 - 83% | ||
| D Washington | RB | 40 - 63% | ||
| K Doss | WR | 28 - 44% | ||
| F Moreau | TE | 26 - 41% | 8 - 29% | |
| J Richard | RB | 24 - 38% | 9 - 32% | |
| R Gafford | WR | 12 - 19% | ||
| D Carrier | TE | 8 - 13% | 21 - 75% | |
| A Ingold | FB | 8 - 13% | 13 - 46% | |
| M Ateman | WR | 2 - 3% | 9 - 32% | |
| D Good | G | 1 - 2% | 3 - 11% | |
| E Harris | SS | 62 - 100% | 11 - 39% | |
| T Whitehead | LB | 62 - 100% | ||
| D Worley | CB | 60 - 97% | 10 - 36% | |
| T Mullen | CB | 59 - 95% | 4 - 14% | |
| D Swearinger | SS | 51 - 82% | ||
| M Crosby | DE | 41 - 66% | 9 - 32% | |
| J Hankins | DT | 38 - 61% | 7 - 25% | |
| P Hall | DT | 37 - 60% | ||
| M Hurst | DT | 36 - 58% | 7 - 25% | |
| M Lee | LB | 33 - 53% | 23 - 82% | |
| D Jordan | DE | 32 - 52% | 9 - 32% | |
| C Ferrell | DE | 29 - 47% | 7 - 25% | |
| L Joyner | FS | 29 - 47% | ||
| N Morrow | LB | 26 - 42% | 20 - 71% | |
| J Mauro | DE | 21 - 34% | 7 - 25% | |
| P Brown | LB | 17 - 27% | ||
| W Compton | LB | 16 - 26% | 16 - 57% | |
| B Mayowa | DE | 13 - 21% | ||
| C Riley | FS | 11 - 18% | 21 - 75% | |
| N Lawson | CB | 9 - 15% | 21 - 75% | |
| D Leavitt | SS | 18 - 64% | ||
| K Nixon | CB | 17 - 61% | ||
| T Sieg | LS | 8 - 29% | ||
| A Cole | P | 8 - 29% | ||
| D Carlson | K | 7 - 25% | ||
| D Sharpe | T | 3 - 11% |
Offense
Rico Gafford enjoys his moment – I know there aren't a ton of positives to find in a 21-point loss, but you have to really tip your hat to a guy like Rico Gafford. The speedy wide receiver played just 12 snaps (19 percent) against the Titans, but he unquestionably made the most of his chances out wide, taking his first career catch 49 yards to the house. The second quarter score was Gafford's only catch of the afternoon, but it certainly was a memorable one.
DeAndré Washington and Jalen Richard step up – Without the services of Josh Jacobs against the Titans, Washington and Richard were asked to step up and fill the void left by the dynamic rookie, and that's precisely what they did. Washington was the de facto feature back for the afternoon, playing 40 offensive snaps (63 percent), carrying the ball 14 times for 53 yards and a touchdown. Richard also chipped in, playing 24 snaps (38 percent), running the ball seven times for 28 yards.
Brandon Parker steps in – Starting right tackle Trent Brown was also unable to suit up and get to work against the Titans Sunday afternoon, so in his stead stepped Brandon Parker. Parker went wire to wire – 63 offensive snaps in Sunday's case – and he and the rest of the starting offensive line by and large did a nice job, not only giving Derek Carr time to operate, but paving the way for Washington and Richard as well.
Defense
Maurice Hurst Jr. picks off Tannehill – Yes, you read that correctly; the athletic defensive tackle recorded his first, career interception Sunday afternoon at the OACC, hauling in a tipped pass that Dion Jordan got a hand on, returning it 55 yards to set up the Raiders' first points of the afternoon. In total, Hurst played 36 snaps (58%) in the Week 14 loss.
Tahir Whitehead paces the defense – Once again, the veteran linebacker paced the Silver and Black's defense. All told, Whitehead played all 62 defensive snaps against the Titans, and tallied a team-high 11 total tackles.
Marquel Lee returns to action – Welcome back, Marquel Lee. After not appearing in a game since Week 3, the third-year linebacker returned to work Sunday afternoon against the Titans. In his first action since late-September, Lee played 33 defensive snaps (53 percent), and recorded two tackles along with one very impressive stop on special teams.
Check out photos from the Raiders' Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans at the Coliseum.
Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (52) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive end Dion Jordan (95) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (52) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders safety D.J. Swearinger (21) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive end Dion Jordan (95) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) intercepts a pass during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) returns an interception during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) returns an interception during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) returns an interception during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) after returning an interception during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) after returning an interception during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (52) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) and wide receiver Keelan Doss (18) after a touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss (18), running back DeAndré Washington (33) and center Rodney Hudson (61) after a touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) after a touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) after a touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and Head Coach Jon Gruden during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) and guard Gabe Jackson (66) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss (18) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders linebacker Marquel Lee (52) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) makes a 49-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) makes a 49-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) makes a 49-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) makes a 49-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) makes a 49-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) after a touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) after a touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) after a touchdown nduring the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and fullback Alec Ingold (45) after a touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Raiders during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
