With Jacoby Brissett and the Indianapolis Colts surprising people with their impressive play through their first three games, the Oakland Raiders were on the other side of that spectrum.

Coming into Indianapolis as a six-point underdog, the Raiders were able to put up points quickly in the first quarter and led 21-10 at halftime. The Colts, however, were able to show their toughness and fight back in the game, putting up 14 points in the fourth quarter.

The Colts' late run wasn't enough, as Brissett's pick-6 to Oakland's Erik Harris put them too far behind with not enough on the clock. No one was more pleased with Oakland's hard-fought victory as head coach Jon Gruden:

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In a season where the Raiders are looking for as many positive signs as they can find, Sunday's win moved them to 2-2 after consecutive losses. There is definitely talent on the Oakland roster, and they were finally able to put it on display.

We will see if this victory gives Oakland any momentum heading into next week's matchup against the Chicago Bears in London. Knowing they might get a Khalil Mack revenge game as part of the Bears' ferocious defense, the Raiders' offense will have to play the best they have all season.