Raiders end skid with 20-10 win over Titans behind strong defense

The Las Vegas Raiders snapped a four-game losing streak with a 20-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans on October 12 at Allegiant Stadium, fueled by a dominant defensive performance and a conservative, run-first offensive approach. The win improved Las Vegas to 2-4 and halted a slide that had put the team's short-term plans under pressure.

The Raiders defense set the tone, limiting Tennessee to 10 points and repeatedly pressuring rookie quarterback Cam Ward. Las Vegas recorded multiple sacks and forced two turnovers, with linebacker Devin White finishing with nine tackles, a sack, an interception and a forced fumble. Edge rusher Maxx Crosby had two sacks and praised the unit after the game. "It's awesome," Crosby told reporters. "You know the standard we set for ourselves in that room is top tier. Love those guys, man. We have a ton of young guys and guys proving themselves, with a ton of energy."

Offensively, Las Vegas leaned on the ground game and shorter passes to reduce risk. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty carried the ball 23 times for 75 yards and a touchdown and also caught two passes for 11 yards. The strategy also created opportunities for tight end Michael Mayer, who...