Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders: 3 up and 3 down

7 of 7

OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 28: Erik Harris #25 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after dropping an interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the end zone during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

Defensive play

It was two different stories with the offensive and defensive units for the Oakland Raiders on Sunday against the Colts. The offense looked good as they found the end zone four times, going toe-to-toe with Andrew Luck and the Colts running game, but the defense could not do their part in stopping Indianapolis from pouring it on. In the fourth quarter alone they gave up 21 points while the Raiders offense did not put up a single point.

Again, its tough to single out a defensive player when in reality the unit as a whole did not provide much confidence. Their inability to stop the running game was apparent and their weakness against good tight ends in the middle was on display, as Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle both found the end zone.

Next. Raiders' fourth quarter woes continue, fall to 1-6. dark

The defensive play that we saw on Sunday can’t be repeated week in and week out. We know that there isn’t much talent on the defensive side of the ball, but the defense can’t be allowed to finish the game with zero takeaways or sacks; in those situations you’re begging the opposing offense to have a field day.

Home/Las Vegas Raiders News