Raiders to go: What we learned from the defeat 34-17 against the Ravens

THE SCORE OF THE BOX

BALTIMORE – The Raiders have still not had a winning streak this season.

They could not rely on last week's win against the Arizona Cardinals and sign their third win of the season, dropping a 34-17 result at the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M & T Bank Stadium.

Baltimore was the best team in almost every phase and eventually defeated an Oakland team that could not keep up.

There are clear signs that the Raiders have improved in several areas, but their general lack of talent has been worn against a very functional team that has worn the Raiders, finally took control in the second half and has never let go.

Here are three things to remember about Sunday's defeat at Ravens:

Simply old-fashioned

The Raiders won the battle of the numbers but still lost the game. The Ravens were certainly not spectacular, but they managed to accumulate yards and make enough games to control the clock and therefore the match.

The Silver and Black simply can not keep pace, eventually running out in the trenches in attack as in defense.

The Ravens played smart disciple football and that's how they won. They seemed to realize their talent advantage at half-time and dominated this game starting in the third quarter.

The Raiders are struggling to win games after all the exchanges, cups and drafts, and it's not a battle they could win unless things get closer to perfection and the Ravens forget that they are a superior team.

Pass the game in disorder

The Ravens defense is great, especially in the high school. This should not excuse a Raiders raid attack that could not continue in this game.

Quarterback Derek Carr had 16 assists in 34 passes for a total of 194 yards and a touchdown, but that's not all his fault. The Raiders no longer have any speed in the pattern, Jordy Nelson being slowed by a knee problem and Marcell Ateman unable to win a track competition. There were also a lot of declines, preventing the Raiders from maintaining their training when it was mandatory in a contest like this.

Pass protection has generally held up well, but the airstrike has still not started. Carr needs weapons, clear and simple. He does not have much for the moment.

Lamar Jackson difficult to manage

The league's second-worst defenseman was faced with a unique and difficult challenge: Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. The rookie is fast like everyone else and is a threat to all parties.

The Ravens seemed ready to show off Jackson's arm in the first half, an error they had corrected in the second. They opened this half with 12 points and a pass that produced a touchdown. Jackson and running back Gus Edwards have worked well together, keeping the Raiders defenders out of balance while generating regular production.

Jackson finished with 71 yards in 11 runs and Edwards had 23 yards for 118 yards.

This allowed the Ravens to meet the schedule for most of the match and accumulate points. They completely controlled the clock in the second half, which allowed them to stay on top.