As the football hung in the air in the final seconds of Monday night's game for what seemed like eons, one thought crossed Antonio Pierce's mind. 'I just needed it to come down in Silver and Black,' the Las Vegas Raiders coach said with a weary grin. 'We need a break, right? We need a little prayer. It just didn't go our way.' This moment exemplifies the desperation the Raiders feel amid an ongoing challenging season.
Breaks, though, have been few and far between for the Raiders this season ... unless you're counting bones. And hearts. Because while Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers got his hands on Desmond Ridder's last-second Hail Mary pass into the end zone, it ended up in the arms of Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III for a game-sealing interception.
Las Vegas dropped its 10th straight game, equaling the franchise's longest in-season losing streak since the team opened the 2014 season 0-10. This statistic illustrates the depth of the struggles the Raiders are facing this season, as they continue to look for solutions to end their losing streak.
The Raiders' ongoing challenges aren't just about the losses; they reflect broader issues within the team. Coach Pierce's comments reveal a team looking for light amid a season marked by tough moments and missed opportunities.
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