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Las Vegas Raiders X-Factors against the Saints in 2022 Week 8

By Pete Hernandez III

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders rushes under pressure from defensive tackle David Onyemata #93 of the New Orleans Saints ahead of Rodney Hudson #61 of the Raiders during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders rushes under pressure from defensive tackle David Onyemata #93 of the New Orleans Saints ahead of Rodney Hudson #61 of the Raiders during the first half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on September 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 23: Mack Hollins #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 23: Mack Hollins #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium on October 23, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders X-Factors against the Saints in 2022 Week 8

Raiders’ Red zone efficiency

Las Vegas’ win over the Texans last week was rightfully highlighted by Josh Jacobs’ 143 yards on the ground with three touchdowns, but another key stat should not be glossed over. The Raiders were a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone, the first time this season they have gone perfect on multiple scoring opportunities.

It is a stat that has regularly plagued the Raiders this season, but perhaps last week’s performance will mark the turnaround point for this team.

The return of Darren Waller remains to be seen for Sunday’s matchup, but regardless the Raiders’ offense boasts too much talent to remain inefficient in the red zone. After including last week’s performance, Las Vegas is tied for 15th in red zone touchdown scoring percentage (54.55%). Much of the Raiders’ frustrations this season has been the inability to finish drives by putting points on the board.

The goal remains the same in Week 8: to come away with six points on the end of drives and not just field goals.

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