Zian Flemming gave the Clarets the lead at Craven Cottage, before Fulham struck through Josh King, Harry Wilson and Raul Jimenez.
Silva later said, "The first half was not at the level, we didn't get the right tempo and intensity on the ball to do the right things.
"We adjusted some things at all time, and we made the players understand that the tempo has to be completely different. I felt from the beginning of the second half that we were on top.
"As you expect, it was really special for Josh to score. He had a chance to score in one of the most important games for him (v Chelsea) and it was disallowed.
"He's been working very hard, he's a big talent. He knows what we have been demanding from him, but we don't need to demand much, because he's always got the right mindset to work.
"Harry made an effort to help the team at the City Ground, but it was nice to see him back full of confidence today.
"When he cut in, the speed that he put in that shot, everybody was expecting the far post and he cut it near post.
"It is nice to see him able to do it a different way, because he scored so many goals that in the opposite corner, and he was able to surprise the goalkeeper.
"Raul, so cool in that moment, so calm, and that is the reason why he gets the penalty record (14/14) in the Premier League."