After the teams traded field goals in the 2nd quarter, the Raiders defense stiffened in the 3rd .

The safety was preceded by an incomplete pass and 2 consecutive sacks for losses by the Raiders defense.

The Raiders defense is allowing opposing teams to convert just 30.4% of their third down chances, which is the best in the league.

The Raiders defense will do its part, too; it leads the league in stopping third-down plays, allowing only a 23.4 conversion rate.

The Raiders defense recorded five sacks and forced 2 turnovers to preserve the victory.

Leading 14-6 the Raiders defense held firm and only surrendered a third field goal to Denver.

The Raiders defense captured four sacks and an interception to earn their ninth win of the season.

The Raiders defense came through again with 5 sacks and an interception.

Notice, we have not mentioned the Raiders defense.

However on the next 3 plays, the Raiders defense limited the Buccaneers to a pair of incompletions and a 1-yard run.