Another stagnant attack in the running game also played a role in the loss. After averaging nearly 112 rushing yards in their previous four games heading into Week 8, the Silver and Black rushed for just 33 yards at Allegiant Stadium against the Chiefs – averaging less than two yards per carry for the second time this season .

“I’m trying to build some physicality with our guys up front,” Pierce said. ‘Right there, at the three-metre line, you have to hit it in. Turnover, sudden change, should be able to hit that ball in. … We’ll keep working on it, go back to the lab. “

As the Raiders head to the film room to get to the bottom of what went wrong, they still have a good idea of ​​what they could have done to get the win over their division opponent.

“Any time things don’t go your way, especially no matter how hard we go, how hard we practice, it’s going to be a little frustrating,” said Jakobi Meyers, who had a team-high six catches for 52 yards and a touchdown. . “But it’s football, it’s a learning experience at the end of the day.

“And if you don’t see it that way, it’s going to be a long year for you.”