Vegas got embarrassed last week in Indy. It was bad enough they did not score a touchdown, but then the Colts signed backer Germaine Pratt almost immediately after the game. Pratt was a healthy scratch versus the Colts.
Do you know how long I wanted Pratt to be a Raiders LB? Now he goes down in history with DeAngelo Hall, Christian Wilkins,Davante Adams and the list of Raiders acquisitions that ended prematurely.
Offensively, the Raiders found some good things. Geno Smith was 25/36 on passing attempts. Minus the two interceptions off tipped passes, he was efficient. The Raiders had 7 different receivers catch a pass. Tre Tucker and Jakobi Meyers both got their touches. Ashton Jeanty had over 60 yards on the ground and averaged 4.8 carries. The problem, this game was basically out of reach in the second half so those stats are empty. The Raiders have got to find more ways to make big plays. They also need to find ways to convert in the red zone and third down.
On defense, the Raiders got no turnovers or sacks. And they gave up 40 points.
This week, the Raiders need to establish an identity versus a Titans team that is rebuilding. I’m here in Vegas and we just want a win..
