4 reasons the Las Vegas Raiders will beat the Carolina Panthers in Week 1

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at RingCentral Coliseum on November 17, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at RingCentral Coliseum on November 17, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
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4 reasons the Las Vegas Raiders will beat the Carolina Panthers in Week 1

The Raiders will have a coaching advantage

During this pandemic, one of the biggest things that the fans will see in the early weeks is what coaches are truly elite. Say what you want about Coach Jon Gruden, he is one of the most experienced coaches in the NFL, and it will show in Week 1.

Gruden will be well prepared for the Panthers, just like he was in Week 1 against the Broncos last year. Not having a preseason will effect Coach Gruden much less than rookie head coach Matt Rhule of Carolina, who is making his NFL debut as a head coach after spending the last three seasons at the helm of Baylor University.

Being a first-time head coach at this level, and not having a preseason, there could be some negative effects for Rhule in terms of preparation, and in-game adjustments. I believe Coach Gruden will take advantage of this, and put Coach Rhule in tough situations, putting a fast pace on the game and forcing Rhule to make quick decisions.

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