Why the Las Vegas Raiders beat Denver in 2022 Week 11

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Nov 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) his overtime touchdown thrown by quarterback Derek Carr (4) against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Why the Las Vegas Raiders beat Denver in 2022 Week 11

One Word: Davante

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in Davante Adams to be the true WR1 that this franchise has been missing, and throughout the season, he has proven to be. One of the top-3 wideouts in the NFL, Adams has been a constant on a Raiders team that has struggled so much on offense this season, and now leads the NFL in receiving touchdowns by a wide receiver, and is fourth in receiving yards.

To say he would have taken a step back after leaving Aaron Rodgers would be a mistake.

In the end, Adams finished the game with seven catches for over 140 yards and two scores, including the game-winner. It was clear from the start that Patrick Surtain II had no answer for him, and Carr continued to attack that mismatch all game long.

Nov 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates the overtime win over the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas Raiders win in Denver a step in the right direction

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday, which was a step in the right direction for a team in the midst of a horrible 2022 campaign.

Adams and Carr have something special going on this season, and once they both adapt to the new offense, these kinds of games should be the norm.

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