Antonio Pierce, Raiders Criticized By NFL Fans for Loss vs. Rams After Davante Trade

Taylyn HadleyOctober 20, 2024

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Following the Las Vegas Raiders’ 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, fans expressed their frustration towards head coach Antonio Pierce and the team after they traded away Davante Adams to the New York Jets.

The Raiders fall to 2-5 on the season as Matthew Stafford and the Rams improve to 2-4.

NFL on CBS 🏈 @NFLonCBSThe Raiders cut their deficit from 8 to 5 with the late field goal. pic.twitter.com/cRkCjo4M0y

Quarterback Aidan O’Connell left Sunday’s game after completing 6 of 10 passes for 52 yards, while Gardner Minshew stepped in and finished 15 for 34 with 154 yards, zero touchdowns, three interceptions and one fumble.

All 15 points by the Raiders came from kicker, Daniel Carlson.

Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers did not play due to an ankle injury, while Tre Tucker and DJ Turner combined for five receptions for 49 receiving yards.

Los Angeles Rams @RamsNFLJAYLEN CALLED GAME.

📺 @NFLonCBS | #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/hgcbfTsNm3

Adams’ last game with Las Vegas was during Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers, where he had four receptions for 40 yards in the 36-22 loss.

Following the Adams trade, fans were disheartened by the loss of a fan favorite, and after their defeat to the previously one-win Rams, many took to social media to vent their frustration, specifically targeting Minshew after his shaky performance.

Vincent Bonsignore @VinnyBonsignoreThe @Raiders are down by five, with 2:46 remaining and all three of their timeouts. But to win, they’ll have to do something they haven’t been able to do all game: Score a touchdown.

Danny Delamater @DeltaDood24Must be lower now https://t.co/7uqWhQfOyA

KFY ⚒️⚒️ @KFY03011975Minshew is the worst QB i have ever seen. Literally the worse. Absolute muppet #RaiderNation

CMB @CobyB42I miss Jimmy Garoppolo

Will Huff @willgofurtherRaiders lost again. Brad Holmes needs to bring Maxx Crosby home!! He deserves to be on a winning team!

DG757’s Takes @DGiddy757Luke Getsy and Gardner Minshew should have to ride the bus to Vegas by themselves. They played that last possession like there was 35 seconds left not almost 2 minutes.

Mark Pavelich @MarkPavelichGardner Minshew destroyed the @Raiders today, he scored more points for the other team than for us. It’s beyond Trash.🗑️@TomBrady make changes ASAP! Your 5% is worth 50%
🏴‍☠️#RaiderNation

db @metallidanOnce again. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/cpXj6mtntJ

C @cameron565Raiders 15 Minshew 20 https://t.co/FzDOI0Emce

Adams will make his debut with the Jets Sunday night as they face the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road and the Raiders will look to bounce back next Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.