I still distinctly remember editors’ rolling their eyes when reading the hackneyed phrase “a tale of two halves.” It’s something I grew weary of too, when I became a sports editor. But as overused as that phrase is, the game of football remains tried and true to timeworn phrases. The Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-20 victory […]
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been carrying Josh McDaniels’ offense the last few weeks, a saving grace so far in a 2-4 season. Looking back in the offseason, it’s rather fascinating what took place with regard to the Raiders’ offense. Derek Carr, Hunter Renfrow, and Darren Waller all received new deals. Meanwhile,
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The Las Vegas Raiders are capitalizing on the imposing run game led by Josh Jacobs. Most recently, they rode it to their second victory of the season, bringing them two games closer to getting back to .500 on the year. Jacobs’s fiery running as of late has made him one of the key cogs in
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It was an ugly start for the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but give credit where it’s due, they came out on top. Despite the 38-20 victory against the Houston Texans, there are a couple of concerns worth mentioning. The Raiders were a team of two halves, again. Although this has been said a lot
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The top two offensive contributors for the Las Vegas Raiders are, without a doubt, wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Josh Jacobs. A career high was reached by both Adams and Jacobs against the Houston Texans on Sunday. The fact that the Raiders won as a result of their breaking these records is a
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With a 38-20 victory over the Houston Texans, the Las Vegas Raiders picked up their second victory of the year. It wasn’t pretty because the first half was subpar and the Raiders didn’t start to pull away until the fourth quarter. Everyone knows that a “win is a win,” but that’s not without its caveats.
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The 1-4 Las Vegas Raiders cannot afford a loss in Week 7 action, and they have a player that can help them avoid that. This past offseason, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams joined the Silver and Black. While he has been outstanding, the team’s offensive attack was one-dimensional to start the season.
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The Las Vegas Raiders’ run game has helped give an identity to Josh McDaniels’ offense five games in. So, what has led to that success? Well, offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi gave his thoughts today while speaking to the press. Practice has been key for the Las Vegas Raiders “I think consistency in practice is a
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The heartbreaking loss on Monday Night Football should be in the rearview mirror by now. At least for the Las Vegas Raiders, the emphasis is on should. One clear positive for the Silver and Black has been the play of running back Josh Jacobs. He’s off to both a hot and historical start for the
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Let’s be honest for a moment. The Las Vegas Raiders choked their opportunity away to be a game behind in the AFC West standings, and now instead they own the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. In a game full of emotions, head coach Josh McDaniels came out with the right mindset. Take the
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