Official Las Vegas Raiders Thread

Raiders (1-2) vs. Bears (1-1)
The Bears have a decent offense and a terrible defense. Caleb Williams is playing well, and that has made a big difference in the passing game. The Bears will, however, be without D'Andre Swift. Williams has been sacked 6 times in the last two games, so look for the Raiders to put pressure on him. Chicago goes as the turnover battle goes. They've done a good job creating INTs. That poses problems for Geno Smith.

It's time for Jeanty to have his breakout game. He's way under the radar with 13 broken tackles on 47 carries this season. It's only a matter of time before a broken tackle leads to a huge run. Opponents have had success against Chicago's run D: Jordan Mason rushed for 68 yards, Jahmyr Gibbs had 94, and Javonte Williams had 76. All of them broke at least one run of 19+ yards. No team has totaled fewer than 120 rushing yards against Chicago.

The Raiders are actually 1.5-point favorites.

Bears: 51%-win chance, straight up, but it's an away game for them.
Prediction: Raiders 24, Bears 23

 

Uh-oh. D'Andre Swift is officially active.

 

Da Bears by 10... Crosby dropping back into coverage? White returning kickoffs? O-Line a turnstile... Coaching staff turmoil. Team's a joke.

 

But we have Jeanty and Crosby!

 

Good lord, Geno. WTF are you doing?

 

Jeanty first Raiders rookie since Bo Jackson with a rushing and receiving TD. And he adds a second receiving TD.

 

Trailing with about 90 seconds left. Really put the defense in a tough spot this game, but this was just a good drive from Chicago.

 

Whatever happened early, each phase of the game had a chance - and they all failed.

Defense was shredded on the final drive.
Offense couldn't convert a third and 1.
FG team allows a blocked kick.

 

Geno Smith is Jameis Winston Lite.

 

That's exactly what I was thinking. After I shat upon the idea of signing Winston during the offseason...turns out we basically did.

 

If Pickett is healthy enough, he can start. He'll "manage" games and NOT lose them. Has a winning record career-wise.

Update: Carroll is sticking with Smith as the starter.

 

Miller = high ankle sprain. Out multiple weeks? When it rains it pours.

Update: Hairline fracture...out for the season. 10 Weeks max pretty much.

 

Awful news.