The Raiders had a lot to play for last week. Put it on the refs or whatever. Either way, the team lost and their playoffs hopes went down the drain too. Indianapolis is a tough team with a good mix of youth and talent. They went through their own adversity this year but still found… Continue reading Ending the Season on a High Note
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Ending 2023 with a Bang and Our Favorite Christmas gift
Santa delivered Raider Nation a win over the Chiefs. Some could say the Raiders stole a win like the Grinch in Kansas City too. Either way, it was a statement win this team needed. The victory was far from perfect but the Raiders did what they had to. Maxx Crosby didn’t have a sack but… Continue reading Ending 2023 with a Bang and Our Favorite Christmas gift
Quick Thoughts from Beating the Bolts and Facing the Chiefs
Raiders fans have reasons to celebrate any time the Raiders beat the Chargers. Beating them decisively, ending their season and getting their coach fired helps too. It’s especially great because the Raiders have been on the other side of those ass whoppings. Vegas also gets points for doing it on national TV, without running back… Continue reading Quick Thoughts from Beating the Bolts and Facing the Chiefs
Three Points?! And How To Not Get Swept by the Chargers
The Vegas Raiders couldn’t score a single touchdown off a Bye Week. They faced a Vikings team down their starting quarterback, running back and elite receiver. Therefore, the shutout should not be a surprised. Two sacks from Maxx Crosby and the sack from rookie Tyree Wilson were welcomed celebrations. The Raiders also forced nine punts.… Continue reading Three Points?! And How To Not Get Swept by the Chargers
Bye Week Blues After the Chiefs and How to Spoil Justin Jefferson’s Return
There’s a lot of talk about Antonio Pierce assuming the permanent head coach position. Pierce has the team coming out strong but he needs to do more after halftime before he really earns that job. Vegas hasn’t exactly beat a team they weren’t supposed to since he took the reins. At 5-7, the Raiders exit… Continue reading Bye Week Blues After the Chiefs and How to Spoil Justin Jefferson’s Return
Beat the Chiefs and Thoughts from Miami
The Raiders last beat the Chiefs in October 2020. Before that, they last beat them in October 2017. Therefore, Vegas is due an upset over their AFC West rival. Kansas City is off a close loss to the Eagles on Monday Night. They were a few drops away from really making that game a blowout.… Continue reading Beat the Chiefs and Thoughts from Miami
About the last two weeks and keys to beating the Dolphins
It has been a hell of turnaround the last two weeks. The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-0 under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. Vegas dominated a New York Giants that was bad. The Giants also lost their starting quarterback early in the game. Vegas spread the ball around at home. It was the most dominate… Continue reading About the last two weeks and keys to beating the Dolphins
This ain’t really about the Lions or Giants
The Raiders finally made a move for all the dogs. Raiders owner Mark Davis fired his general manager and head coach. A lot of folks did not expect him to make that sort of move this early in their contract. It will cost Davis a lot of money. However, he showed RaiderNation he is willing… Continue reading This ain’t really about the Lions or Giants
Raiders Vs Lions: Chicago Lessons and Prime Time
Another week, another prime time game for the Raiders. They travel to Detroit for what we thought would be an offensive shootout. The Raiders are coming off a bad loss to a Chicago Bears team they had no business losing to. Chicago was down key players throughout the roster but still found a way to… Continue reading Raiders Vs Lions: Chicago Lessons and Prime Time
Raiders Vs Chicago: Keys to dominance and lessons from the Pats
The Raiders haven’t won in Chicago since I was a kid. Still, they will take on a Bears team that has seen better days. Chicago will be without their top quarterback and two top running backs. The Bears are 1-5 including losses to the lowly Vikings and Broncos. Bears edge Yannick Ngakoue is the Bears… Continue reading Raiders Vs Chicago: Keys to dominance and lessons from the Pats