BIG IMPRESSION
The Raiders lost their ninth straight game after dropping a 28-13 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite keeping the game close for more than a half, the Silver and Black could not close it out in the fourth quarter. Baker Mayfield's heroics as a passer (completing 18-of-29 passes for 295 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions) and Rachaad White's dominance as a runner (17 carries for 90 yards and a score) were too much for the Raiders to overcome playing with the third-string quarterback in the fourth quarter.
KEYS TO VICTORY
The Buccaneers dominated the game from start to finish behind an efficient offense that kept the defense guessing. Though the Raiders forced three first-half turnovers from Mayfield, the former No. 1 overall pick made amends for his miscues with a stellar second-half performance that helped the Buccaneers pull away in the fourth quarter. The Raiders deserve credit for their effort and toughness, but the overall execution from the offense and defense needed to be better to get it done against a good team.
RIDDER'S REVIEW
The Raiders' QB3 was thrust into action after a third-quarter injury to Aidan O'Connell. As an emergency fill-in, Ridder displayed impressive poise and composure, leading the offense on a scoring drive (field goal) and a 10-play close-out drive at the end of the contest. The veteran completed 12-of-18 throws for 101 yards, including a 25-yard toss to Brock Bowers and a 20-yard flip to Jakobi Meyers.