Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos: 3 things to watch in Week 17
By Brad Weiss
The Las Vegas Raiders take on the Denver Broncos on the road in Week 17, and here are three things to watch for in the matchup.
It has been an incredibly frustrating couple of months for the Las Vegas Raiders, as they have seen a 6-3 season turn into an absolute nightmare. Las Vegas can try and end on a high note in Week 17, going on the road and beating the Denver Broncos, but with how they have played in the last six games, anything is possible.
With that said, here are three things to watch for in the matchup.
Can the Raiders get some pass rush on Drew Lock?
The Raiders placed Clelin Ferrell on injured reserve this week, so they will have to find a way to get some pass rush from other sources in Week 17. Not to say Ferrell is having a great season in that department, but with him out, we could see some added time from Vic Beasley Jr., who the Raiders are trying to gauge in terms of a long-term spot with the franchise.
We have seen in the past that Drew Lock makes big mistakes when is under pressure, and the Broncos offensive line is definitely beatable. I expect Maxx Crosby to have a big game in this one, as Carl Nassib is getting healthier, Rod Marinelli should be able to dial up some blitzes to get to the second-year quarterback on Sunday.