WATCH: Raiders' Pierce Has Dire News After Buccaneers Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders were defeated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 28-13. The Silver and Black lost more than just the game, and head coach Antonio Pierce spoke about it afterward.

Dec 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

TAMPA BAY -- The Las Vegas Raiders have fallen to 2-11 with a defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who improve to 7-6.

The Silver and Black lost more on Sunday than a game -- starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell was taken off the field in an aircast during the third quarter with an apparent leg injury. Head coach Antonio Pierce discussed O'Connell's situation as well as the loss itself afterward, and we have the full video right here:

Below is an excerpt from our Ezekiel Trezevant's recap of the game:

The Las Vegas Raiders' matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went similarly to most of their other games this season. It was filled with big-time turnovers, a massive injury, and the Raiders sticking around long enough to make the game interesting until eventually losing.

The Raiders seem to wake up only after they are down a score or two. Las Vegas fell behind early, a pattern that has been consistent through the season.

After an unproductive first few drives on offense, the Raiders' defense recovered, and the offense marched down the field for a touchdown to pull within seven of the Buccaneers. After the Raiders' touchdown made it 14-7, the defense forced a quick three-and-out to get the ball back to the offense.

Second-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell and the Raiders' offense moved the ball 46 yards before Tampa Bay forced them to kick a field goal. The Raiders made the field goal to go up 14-10, but that was as good as it got for the Silver and Black.

Then, things went awry for the Raiders. While driving down the field and deep in Buccaneers territory, O'Connell threw a terrible pass that was intercepted by Tampa Bay's defense.

O'Connell's interception was a microcosm of the Raiders season that has been filled with being close but not close enough. Up until that point, Las Vegas had seized momentum and was briefly playing solid complimentary football.

Late in the third quarter, O'Connell threw what looked to be an interception, but the play was overturned. Unfortunately, O'Connell was injured on the play and carted off.

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