The Raiders picked up their first win under interim head coach Antonio Pierce, downing the Giants on Sunday, 30–6.
After the Week 9 victory, there were positive vibes in the locker room and the team celebrated its victory with some cigars. Players could be seen puffing on cigars and happily walking around the locker room, seemingly a major change in the right direction following the departure of Josh McDaniels.
Star defensive end Maxx Crosby was filming from inside the locker room as the team blasted music and soaked in the win. The cigars were provided by Crosby, according to Logan Reever of 8News Now.