The Raiders offense is playing lights out, but the defense, not so much.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
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.
Coach Jon Gruden earned his signature victory Sunday since returning to the Raiders three years ago.
The Raiders also announced their inactive players for Sunday’s 10 a.m. game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.
The Raiders have to avoid their propensity to shoot themselves in the foot at key moments and overcome a defense that hasn’t played to its potential.
An early morning report indicated a Chiefs strength and conditioning coach tested positive for COVID-19. No word on how it might affect Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown played at a Pro Bowl level when healthy, but injuries have limited his time on the field.
On defense, the issue isn’t investment. The Raiders have spent draft picks and free-agent money. It’s the lack of return. That has to change, in a hurry.
Trent Brown and Henry Ruggs were back at practice on Wednesday for the Raiders. While listed as limited, they could be getting close to returning,
The numbers are beyond bleak, resulting in quarterbacks standing tall in the pocket as they pick apart the Raiders’ secondary.
A key fourth-quarter fumble led to the decisive touchdown by the Buffalo Bills in their victory Sunday over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders play the Buffalo Bills at 1:25 p.m. at Allegiant Stadium.
The Bills bring a potent passing attack to Las Vegas on Sunday, and it will be up to the Raiders cornerbacks to keep up.
The transition was inevitable given all the new faces and lack of an offseason, but there is no excuse for the poor tackling we’ve seen.
The Raiders are making a slow transition defensively, with seven new starters and a slew of first- and second-year players who have not yet formed a cohesive unit.
Quarterback Derek Carr and other Raiders players attended a fundraiser organized by teammate Darren Waller on Monday night at DragonRidge Country Club.
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