The Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 36-22 by the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, with coach Antonio Pierce criticizing his players.
The Raiders have allowed 30 or more points in a game for the first time since Nov. 26, 2023, against the Kansas City Chiefs. And it was the Panthers, who entered this week in disarray and replaced Bryce Young with Andy Dalton.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton celebrates after a win against the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Rocker)
That didn't matter to the Panthers, as Dalton completed 26 of 37 passes for 319 yards and three touchdown passes, the first time the Red Rifle had thrown three touchdown passes since Nov. 20, 2022, against the Los Angeles Rams.
Pierce accused some team members of making “business decisions” on the field.
“I think as the game went on, certainly some guys made business decisions and we'll continue to make business decisions,” Pierce said.
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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce watches the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Rocker)
According to Stathead, the Raiders have lost 59 consecutive games after trailing by 14 or more points at halftime.
“It's terrible. It's not good enough,” Pierce said. “The crowd was ready. Thanks to the crowd, thanks to everyone who came. They did their part. We didn't.”
Pierce, a former New York Giants linebacker, is in his first full season as the Raiders' head coach after taking over on an interim basis after Josh McDaniels was fired last season.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs around Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Rocker)
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Las Vegas currently ranks 28th in points allowed and 30th in yards allowed.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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