3 reasons the Las Vegas Raiders beat Denver in 2020 Week 17

By Brad Weiss | Dec 30, 2020

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders passes as he is hit by defensive tackle DeForest Buckner #99 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Colts defeated the Raiders 44-27. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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Las Vegas has the more complete roster. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Raiders have better talent on both sides of the ball

The Las Vegas Raiders are terrible at times on the defensive side of the ball, but they actually played decent before completely falling apart against Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter. Going into Week 17, they are actually a lot healthier than they have been in a while, and they have more talent than the Broncos on both sides of the ball when that is the case.

On offense, the Raiders are going to be able to move the ball at ease against Denver, much like they did when they put up 37 points on them the last time around. Derek Carr is having a terrific season in 2020 and will be looking to cap it off with a win, but we can get to that a bit later.

Overall, the defense should be able to get after Lock and force some turnovers, as they had one of the best games of the season against this offense the last time around. If they can play solid football on defense, the offense is going to put up points, and that could lead to an easy victory inside Mile High.

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