All division wins feel great but especially a 20+ point victory over the Broncos. It was exactly the dominating win the Raiders need as they rally confidence and winning experience en route to the playoffs. Defensively and offensively, the Raiders looked like a team focused and not distracted by COVID or Denver’s record. Now, the… Continue reading Playing with The House’s Money on Sunday Night
Raiders vs Broncos: Vegas Chapter One
Imagine the Raiders added an explosive pass rusher with first round athleticism and scheme versatility via the waiver wire? That’s what Raiders fans hoped for when rumors circulated that the team put in a claim for Takk McKinley who got waived by the Falcons. Instead, the UCLA alum got picked up by the Bengals, a… Continue reading Raiders vs Broncos: Vegas Chapter One
Raiders and Chargers: The One With No Fans
This is the game many Los Angeles Raiders fans circled. The Raiders are in L.A. and opening SoFi without the thousands of fans that cheered them as they won a title for the city. L.A.’s Chargers almost didn’t happen. That would’ve opened things up for a return of the Silver and Black without the Las… Continue reading Raiders and Chargers: The One With No Fans
Raiders versus Browns 2020
The Raiders are again .500 after a Tampa Bay loss that got away from them. Against Tampa Bay they showed an ability to make big plays. They will need that versus the Browns today. Las Vegas’ defense got carved up again. They can not fallback again versus a Browns team down Odell for the season.… Continue reading Raiders versus Browns 2020
No More Bye Week Blues and Keys versus the Buccaneers
The Las Vegas Raiders entered week 6 with a well deserved bye after defeating their rivals the Kansas City Chiefs by eight points. No one, including myself gave Vegas a realistic shot at beating the Chiefs. Kansas City was playing well and the Raiders were up and down. An emphasis on the down part in… Continue reading No More Bye Week Blues and Keys versus the Buccaneers
Taking the Chiefs Challenge
The mentor became the teacher last week. Josh Allen and Derek Carr are from the same region of California. Allen mentioned looking up to Carr and his older brother. However, it was Allen who was throwing strikes downfield. It is Allen who went from laughing stock a few seasons ago to the postseason last year.… Continue reading Taking the Chiefs Challenge
Raiders Versus Bills Preview
Las Vegas had a real chance at beating the Patriots. They left too many points on the board by not converting touchdowns in the redzones. Settling for field goals versus a well coached Patriots team is not the answer. Still, the defense forced a turnover with Johnathan Abram’s interception. Maxx Crosby registered a couple of… Continue reading Raiders Versus Bills Preview
3-0 in sight? Week Three 2020 Preview
Las Vegas opened with a bang as the Raiders upset the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. The Raiders weren’t without their flaws. Their pass rush was still non-existent. Alvin Kamara and Latavis Murray were effective as receivers and runners versus the Raiders defense. Our run game still averaged less than four yards a… Continue reading 3-0 in sight? Week Three 2020 Preview
Raiders Rants: Week Two 2020, Aldon Smith and More
Imagine almost blowing a double-digit lead to the re-tooled Carolina Panthers? That’s exactly what the Raiders almost did last week versus the Carolina Panthers. They pulled out the Week One win which we will take but they almost lost it due to a second half run. This gives Raiders fans PTSD considering they haven’t been… Continue reading Raiders Rants: Week Two 2020, Aldon Smith and More
Week One Welcome Back
There’s a lot to talk about ahead of Week One 2020. Unfortunately, I haven’t met my duties as a Raiders blogger this offseason. Between COVID and taking in my two brothers and sister, I’ve been busy. I was covering the Lakers, doing a two-times weekly podcast and started my own newsletter. However, that all came… Continue reading Week One Welcome Back