Sure, the Las Vegas Raiders came out on top in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. At the same time, it was as close to an ugly victory as you can get in the NFL. Among the struggles for the Silver and Black was third-year defensive back Trevon Moehrig. Have Raiders fans had enough of …
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It’s only Week 1, so is it too early to start crowning Divine Deablo? The Raiders’ third-year man had one heck of a performance in Denver.
Believe it or not, Raiders fans, complementary football is back, thanks largely to Jimmy Garoppolo. Let’s dive deeper into the big win.
The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a one-year deal with Josh Jacobs before the regular season began. This compromise brought an end to a nearly year-long stalemate between both sides. Since returning to the locker room, Jacobs has had a smile that will not come off his face. I would probably feel the same if $12 million had just hit my bank account, too.
The Raiders made a shroud move this offseason by parting ways with Derek Carr in favor of Jimmy Garoppolo. On Sunday, Raider Nation saw why.
Daniel Carlson did what Wil Lutz could not: make all his field goals and point-after attempts. And one can make a valid argument that it made all the difference in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos. Oh, and A.J. Cole was his usual self, too.
Well, it wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win. All that matters is that the Las Vegas Raiders are starting off the season 1-0 after gutting out a 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos. As with any win or loss, there’s plenty that caught everyone’s eye. In particular, when it came to the new starting signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo and former Pro Bowl wideout Hunter Renfrow.
Let’s examine a few reasonable expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders as they take on the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the 2023 season.
Now, all eyes will be firmly on the ever-evaporating chin of Josh McDaniels. After a full season at the helm, we should expect to see the returning Raiders execute the JMD vision more effectively. The red zone woes should be a thing of the past (allegedly), and McDaniels can celebrate midfield on the donkey for a second consecutive season.
Since moving to Sin City, the Raiders have walked away victorious from each of their six matchups with Denver. If Las Vegas wants to keep their winning streak going, they must rely on their advantages – their pivotal players and matchups.
