Vegas Nation Blitz — Raiders extend losing streak, fall to 5-5
Updated November 24, 2021 - 12:26 am
The Vegas Nation crew takes a look at the Raiders and how to stop their losing streak.
The Raiders didn’t have a whole lot of positives to speak of in Sunday’s loss to the Bengals, but one of their cornerbacks made a great play in the fourth quarter.
The Raiders shook up some responsibilities on their coaching staff Tuesday and hired a former NFL head coach. They also stood pat at the NFL’s trade deadline.
After firing three key members of his offensive staff, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said he will take the next day or two to evaluate his options.
NFL Week 9 favorites have won 13 of 14 games and gone 10-4 against the spread, including big covers from the Lions, Commanders, Ravens and Vikings.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce promised changes after his team’s loss to the Bengals on Sunday. He followed through by firing three coaches hours later.
Raiders owner Mark Davis made a coaching change one year ago. His team hasn’t gotten better at anything under coach Antonio Pierce.
Newcomer Desmond Ridder came off the bench in the Raiders’ loss to the Bengals on Sunday, but he wasn’t able to give the offense much of a spark.
The Raiders once again had few bright spots in their road loss to the Bengals on Sunday. That means they need evaluate everything during their bye week.
The Raiders’ offensive line was decimated by ankle injuries in the team’s loss to the Bengals on Sunday, which led to plenty of pressure on the team’s quarterbacks.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw five touchdowns Sunday at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium to extend the Raiders’ losing streak to five games.