Las Vegas Raiders: Keys to victory against the Denver in 2020 Week 17
By Brad Weiss
Raiders need to attack with Josh Jacobs
The Las Vegas Raiders have an elite running back in Josh Jacobs, who was recently named to his first Pro Bowl. In Jacobs, they have a back who can take over the game at any time, and against Denver, Jon Gruden should make sure he gets going early and often.
Jacobs needs to not only be used to get the Raiders into the red zone but also used once they actually get inside the five-yard line. The team has gone away from getting him the ball in these crucial situations, but against Denver, it would be wise for them to pound it inside with their powerful back no matter where they are on the field.
Two weeks ago, Denver allowed over 180 yards on the ground to the Buffalo Bills at home, as Devin Singletary and Zack Moss ran all over them. Jacobs is a much better back than Singletary and Moss, and the last time these two teams got together, Jacobs rushed for 112 yards on 22 carries, joining fellow back Devontae Booker with two touchdowns on the ground each.