Not since the rout by the Bengals in the season opener have the Raiders played an uglier game than they did Sunday against the Lions. Playing that way against the Bengals made at least some sense considering the Bengals are one of the best teams in the league this season. Playing that way against the Lions is inexcusable.
Thoughout the first half, the Raiders defense was playing ‘bend but don't break' football. Not that they have much of a choice; it's either that or just break. Meanwhile the offense was taking a 30-minute break.