Raiders X-Factors against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 Week 14

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 05: Inside linebacker Denzel Perryman #52 of the Las Vegas Raiders gives his gloves to a fan as he leaves the field following the team’s 17-15 loss to the Washington Football Team during their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 5, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Raiders X-Factors against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 Week 14

3. Rinse and Repeat

It may be unbelievable to think that a game plan should not change coming off of a loss, but this is the case for the defense. The 17-15 loss was not the case of the defense. Although they did allow the Washington offense to take a late lead and doom the Raiders chance of victory, they played stunningly on Sunday.

Surging quarterback Taylor Heinicke was held in check and did not even reach 200 yards passing, star running back Antonio Gibson was largely held in check, being held to 88 yards rushing, which took 23 carries, meaning he was only able to average 3.8 yards per carry. The Silver and Black even held star wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a mere 22 yards receiving.

Whatever defensive coordinator Gus Bradley was able to draw up this past Sunday will need to be brought back facing this potent Chiefs offense.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 26: Defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders is introduced before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Dolphins 31-28 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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The play of the defense will be a huge X-Factor in this one, and hopefully they can repeat their dazzling performance from a week prior, the only issue will be can the offense follow suit?

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