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4 expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 Week 2

By Khaled Abdallah

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 14: Defensive end Chandler Jones #55 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after the team's 26-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 14: Defensive end Chandler Jones #55 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after the team's 26-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Sep 11, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall view of the line of scrimmage between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall view of the line of scrimmage between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

4 expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 Week 2

Win The Game

It’s really as simple as that. The Raiders are a better team on paper than the Arizona Cardinals who are missing their best player in DeAndre Hopkins through suspension and have a defense that is light on playmakers.

Arizona is not quite in a rebuilding year but from all indications they do not look like they will be a good team this year. Of course, all of that could change if they string together a few wins but this is a team that the Raiders should beat if they are to be taken seriously as a playoff contender in the AFC.

Kyler Murray presents his own unique challenges thanks to his elite athleticism and playmaking ability but aside from James Conner who is there to fear on this offense? The aforementioned Hopkins will not be playing on Sunday, deep threat Christian Kirk left in free agency, Zach Ertz is hobbled, and AJ Green is well past his prime. Newly acquired Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is a potential game breaker thanks to his elite speed but if the Raiders can keep a lid on him they should be able to contain this offense.

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Next up for the Raiders is a tough trip to Tennessee to face Derrick Henry and the Titans so this has become a must-win game to keep this season on track. A comfortable win would be ideal but winning by 1 point or 30 points count the same and the Raiders should be able to come through with a win on Sunday.

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