If there were ever an enticing matchup for the much-maligned Raiders defense, it’s this Sunday against the Drew Lock-led Broncos. The season finale for both AFC West squads represents somewhat of a reprieve for Rod Marinelli’s group. The interim defensive coordinator showed how fruitful lengthy prep was as his Las Vegas defense was flying all
Raiders defense gets “favorable” matchup against Lock, Broncos
I’m not sure what’s wrong with the Raiders offensive line. Yes, they miss Incognito and they’ve had injuries all year. Yet, the running game has seemed off since the losing streak began.
Raiders should be glad that last week was not the last game. They would have to live with the memory of last week’s game all off season if that was the case. They have an opportunity for redemption.
8 wins will be important. If they lose, the record will show no improvement from last year.
You bring up a valid point, and one that needs to be addressed by Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock in the offseason. Kolton Miller is the only starter that wasn’t injured much all season. Rodney Hudson was banged up plenty, but he played. Otherwise, everyone else was injured quite often and missed too much time. It’s enough to wonder how much age and wear and tear have taken their toll on Incognito, Hudson, Jackson, Sam Young, Denzelle Good and Trent Brown.