Raiders rookie linebacker Khalil Mack finally checked off the box that said “first NFL sack.” He’s still waiting to be a part of a win for the first time since he joined the Raiders in May.

“It was a relief in a sense,” Mack said of getting a sack against the San Diego Chargers last Sunday, “but you want to win the game. That’s what the game is all about, winning.”

The Raiders are 0-10 in that regard, though Mack’s play has been a consistent bright spot from the outset.

Now that it’s at the point in the season where most rookies tend to hit the so-called wall, Mack said he doesn’t expect a drop-off whatsoever. By all accounts, Mack’s productivity remains at a high level, especially for a rookie.

“This is my job. I love it,” Mack said. “There’s six more (left), so you can’t compare it to college. This is the best job in the world. I love it. I’m looking forward to it every week.”

Much was made about Mack going so long without a sack, the primary stat by which most great pass rushers are measured.

Mack said his teammates constantly reminded him of the box that went unchecked for nine games. Through it all, Mack’s focus centered on other goals.

“It’s a team game,” Mack said. “You want to win as a team. It’s not about me, it’s about winning.”