Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals: 3 things we learned

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Oakland Raiders won 23-21. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 18: Gareon Conley #21 of the Oakland Raiders intercepts a pass as Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

The defense was the best offense

The Raiders defense was not particularly good, but they made up for it in the first half by forcing two interceptions of Cardinals rookie QB Josh Rosen.

One from young corner Gareon Conley and another from safety Karl Joseph. Two players, who looked to be on their way out before the trade deadline, stepped up and made big plays to help their team win.

Both picks led to the two touchdowns the Raiders scored which is enormous considering they hadn’t scored a touchdown since week 8 versus the Indianapolis Colts. And in this game, they were only able to score three field goals when not being aided by turnovers.

So Conley and Joseph were truly game changers today.

Right place at the right time.@_gconley8's INT that set up our game-opening TD.#RaiderNation | #OAKvsAZ https://t.co/cuOv2GzS2k
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 18, 2018

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