Las Vegas Raiders: What can we expect against the Broncos in Week 11
By Brad Weiss
The Las Vegas Raiders go into Denver coming off three straight losses, so what can we really expect from the Silver and Black on Sunday?
Going into the 2022 NFL season, there were high expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders, this after making it to the playoffs the year before. With a playoff-caliber roster already together, the organization went out and brought in some playmakers as well, adding All-Pros in Davante Adams and Chandler Jones.
Unfortunately, the additions have not led to more wins, as Jones has been non-existent, and Adams just does not have enough support on the offensive side of the ball. That has led the Silver and Black to get out to a 2-7 record to start the season, a far cry from where we all expected to be going into this campaign.
Raiders trying to escape the AFC West cellar
Sunday’s matchup is another must-win game for Las Vegas, as they try to get back to respectability this season. The two wins have been awfully hard to come by, and going into Denver, a place where they have struggled in the past could prove to be another tough hurdle.
Luckily for Las Vegas, Denver is in the middle of a tough season of its own, and the Raiders have an excellent chance to get the season sweep in Week 11. Derek Carr will need to be a lot better than he has been, but with a banged-up offensive line, and no Darren Waller or Hunter Renfrow, does he have enough on offense to do so.
On defense, Las Vegas is arguably the worst unit in the NFL, so Russell Wilson could find some easier sledding in this matchup. If he gets it going, Las Vegas does not have enough talent to stop him in the passing game.
The expectation for this matchup on Sunday will be a low-scoring affair between two teams who have yet to find a way to win under their current first-year head coaches. Josh McDaniels and Nathaniel Hackett have looked like two of the worst head coaches in the NFL this season, so plan on this one going down to the wire.