Pierce: Raiders to make 'business decisions' after lack of effort

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce wasn't happy with the effort he saw from some of his players during Sunday's 36-22 home loss to the Carolina Panthers.

"The crowd was ready. ... They did their part. We did not," Pierce said postgame. "Scheme wasn't good enough, the design of the plays wasn't good enough today. What we thought that was going to work didn't work."

Pierce agreed with a reporter who questioned Las Vegas' lack of effort.

"I think there were definitely some individuals that made business decisions," Pierce said. "And we'll make business decisions going forward, as well."

The Panthers controlled most of the matchup with journeyman quarterback Andy Dalton starting over Bryce Young. Carolina opened a 33-7 lead in the fourth quarter before allowing a pair of late touchdowns.

The Panthers finished the day with 437 total yards and 24 first downs, while the Raiders had 331 and 20, respectively. Dalton - who started just one game last year - completed 26 of 37 pass attempts for 319 yards and three touchdowns.

Pierce said he didn't see any positives from Sunday's loss.

"I didn't see that coming on either side of the ball," the coach added.

The Raiders fell to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1 but upset the Baltimore Ravens on the road in Week 2. They'll host the Cleveland Browns in Week 4.