The betting public in Las Vegas backed the Raiders (-1½) in a big way Sunday, and their faith paid off with a rout of the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
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Rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell was steady in his second start, leading the Raiders to a whipping of the New York Giants on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
One handicapper offers a strong play on the marquee “Sunday Night Football” matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys.
Sean Payton is the new coach in Denver and has made a career out of getting the best out of his quarterbacks.
New Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has not had a great start to training camp. But that isn’t necessarily an indication of what’s to come. Ask the 49ers.
The revitalized Pro Bowl Games certainly didn’t pack Allegiant Stadium, but the event managed to pry the competitiveness out of the NFL’s best players.
Motivation can be hard to quantify. The Packers must win against the Lions to clinch a playoff spot. But that doesn’t make them an automatic bet on an inflated line.
Nate Hobbs was among the best rookie defensive players in the NFL last season, and will play a crucial role on the Raiders this year whether he starts in the slot or on the outside.
Favorites went 7-5 ATS and double-digit favorites went 3-0 ATS as the Bucs (-10½) beat Atlanta 30-17, the Colts (-10½) whipped Houston 31-0 and the Rams (-14) ripped the Jaguars 37-7.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney was in town for, among other things, to watch the Raiders lose to the Washington Football Team 17-15.
How the Raiders performed in a last-second 17-15 defeat, dropping their record to 6-6.
As major events like the NCAA Tournament were canceled and professional leagues hit the pause button, the importance of sports in our lives became even more clear.
A chance meeting with former Raiders owner Al Davis sheds insight about his character and the culture he created around his team.
Whether it’s pursuing a trade for the Texans’ Deshaun Watson or entertaining offers for Derek Carr, the Raiders must do their due diligence to find the best solution.
Defense was the bane of the Raiders’ existence. There was no Alpha to lean on for a unit that couldn’t remain healthy. No true leader to follow.