Quarterback Russell Wilson was supposed to be the missing piece when the Denver Broncos acquired him in the offseason, but the offense is averaging only 14.3 points per game.
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A look at some players who fantasy football managers should buy or sell before Sunday’s Week 4 matchup between the Raiders and Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
The Vegas Nation staff predicts whether Davante Adams will have another big day, along with picks on Derek Carr, Darren Waller, Russell Wilson and Javonte Williams.
In starting the season 0-3, the Raiders rank 26th in the NFL in red-zone efficiency at 46 percent. They often treat those 20-yard quests for touchdowns like they’re from 40.
The Raiders and Broncos play Sunday with expectations greatly reduced from preseason hype that speculated on whether they were part of the best division in NFL history.
The Raiders are looking for their first win against the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Questions have been raised about how diligent the Miami Dolphins followed the concussion protocols regarding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The NFLPA is investigating.
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson has been spectacular this season, leading the NFL with 10 TD passes. The Ravens are among five plays for Sunday’s NFL games.
The winless Raiders have created lots of nervousness among their fans. Will they ever win a game again? That’s the question from one fan.
Each of the Raiders’ three losses have come down to a key play near the end of the game, but they have had plenty of chances before those decisive moments.
The Raiders have dominated the series with the Broncos in recent years, winning the last four meetings, six of seven and seven of nine.
The Raiders have won the last four meetings with the Broncos and five of the last six while going 5-1 against the spread. The Broncos have gone under in 15 of their last 20 games.
Raiders center Andre James joked that he felt “stupid” after watching the clip of the play on which he suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Chargers.
Said Raiders tight end Darren Waller: “I definitely feel the urgency from the captains on the team. … They’re challenging people to up their preparation.”
The Las Vegas Bowl has announced its game will take place Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m., but the Allegiant Stadium website has the date and time listed as “TBA.”
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