The Vegas Nation crew breaks down the latest with the Raiders.
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The team’s starting fullback watched the end of Sunday’s win over the Chargers from a hospital bed in Los Angeles after suffering a rib injury.
The Broncos, like the Raiders, are at the midway point of their season. But unlike the Raiders, the Broncos are 3-5 and on the outside of the playoff picture.
The Raiders were among the worst teams in the NFL in the all-critical third quarter last year, but this season they are one of the best.
The Raiders are on track to accomplish their preseason goals, which start with qualifying for the playoffs. They survived a brutal first half in which they were favored in one game.
Instead of running out the clock, Texas Christian quarterback Max Duggan ran to the end zone. Plus, the San Francisco 49ers fight till the end for over bettors.
Denzelle Good, Brandon Parker, Sam Young and Isaiah Johnson have performed well in place of injured starters.
It’s been a constant struggle, with the Raiders rarely fielding a full team over their first eight games. But coach Jon Gruden said they are starting to get healthy.
Something has to give in this game, where the Patriots will either snap a four-game losing streak or the winless Jets will earn their first victory of the season.
Despite Las Vegas sportsbooks losing on the Raiders, they had one of their best days of the season, as underdogs went 8-4 against the spread with five outright wins.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr leaped over a defender for a first down during Sunday’s 31-26 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson broke up two passes in the final six seconds to end an emotional week during which a close friend was fatally shot in Houston.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden might have erred on the side of illogical Sunday, but his faith in a struggling defense paid off in a 31-26 win.
Grading the Raiders’ 31-26 road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday that gave them a 5-3 record midway through the season.
Donald Parham Jr. appeared to catch the game-winning touchdown as time expired, but the officials overturned the call and the Chargers fell 31-26 to the Raiders.