The New Orleans Saints come into Las Vegas to play the first game ever in the newly built Allegiant Stadium on Monday Night Football.
The last time the Raiders and the New Orleans Saints played a game it was Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season in New Orleans, and it was an instant classic. Coming down to the last play of the game where Derek Carr threw a 2 pt. Conversion to Michael Crabtree for the win, the game featured everything you could hope for, including the Raiders coming away with a victory.
Since then, the two franchises have gone in different directions, as the Raiders have not had a winning season since that 2016 campaign. As we dive into this week’s matchup, there is reason for excitement, but the Silver and Black have a tall task ahead of them.
With that said, here are four Saints the Raiders need to worry about Monday night.
No. 4: Quarterback Drew Brees
Drew Brees mostly looked his age last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and still led his team to a victory, and over 30 points scored. He may not be able to make all the throws he did the last time he faced this team, but he still has the brains to get it done, especially against a younger defense like the Raiders have. The defense needs to play a very disciplined style of football on Monday Night to have a chance to win this game.