Las Vegas Raiders: What surprised us in the Week 8 loss to the Saints

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Oct 30, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) sits on the bench against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders: What surprised us in the Week 8 loss to the Saints

The Outcome

There are no two ways about it. The Las Vegas Raiders were trounced by the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, playing one of the worst games I can remember seeing in a long time. The offense was downright bad, the Saints were able to do whatever they wanted against the defense, and in the end, it was total domination by the Saints.

Going into this game, I expected the offense to roll, especially with Marson Lattimore out, but it was clear from the get-go that was not going to be the case. In all phases of the game, the Raiders were outclassed by the Saints, and the effort left you wondering whether or not the season is over.

Dec 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen serves as head coach as Sean Payton has Covid-19 during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders at New Orleans 2022 Week 8: Saints to Worry About

The Las Vegas Raiders are hitting the road again as they're set pay an old friend a visit this weekend, taking on Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints.

Maybe Las Vegas can bounce back over the next few weeks, but with five losses already, there is no room for error the rest of the way. This was a team that was healthier, more talented, and coming off a big win on Sunday, but in the end, they did not show up, and that was not only disappointing but a possible dagger to their playoff hopes.

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