Scoring is up across the league, with the current 25.2 points per game average on pace to shatter the 2018 record of 23.3.
Vincent Bonsignore
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Raiders fans still have questions about Paul Guenther’s defense, but also the status of a handful of key players.
The NFL has fined the Raiders $500,000 and coach Jon Gruden $150,000 and stripped the franchise of a sixth-round draft pick because of COVID-19 protocol violations.
If Damon Arnette and Bryan Edwards are back Sunday, it means the Raiders will have the bulk of their draft class intact for the first time in more than a month.
Tanner Muse, the Raiders rookie linebacker from Clemson who has been on injured reserve since the end of training camp, undewent toe surgery on Monday
Josh Jacobs reached the 100-yard mark for the first time this season as the Raiders (4-3) moved above .500.
Trent Brown, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed the Raiders game against Tampa Bay, will not play today against Browns.
With each team eyeing one of the three wild-card spots in the NFL’s expanded conference playoff format, the Raiders can’t let the Browns move too far out in front of them.
There is no question the Raiders are looking at ways to get better, but the question always comes down to cost vs. reward.
Changes are coming to the Raiders’ defense, but the coaching staff is not saying exactly what those will be
With the NFL trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, the Raiders figure to be looking to acquire some much-needed help, especially on defense.
For now, that means defensive coordinator Paul Guenther will get more time to try to get the Raiders’ defense straightened out.
The Raiders play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1:05 p.m. Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders had rallied from a 24-10 deficit to get to within 24-20 before the Bucs scored three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
It isn’t entirely clear who will line up on the offensive line for the Raiders Sunday, but no matter who it is they face a formidable challenge.