Fourth-year cornerback Nate Hobbs is a key ingredient to a Raiders defense that could rank among the NFL’s best this season.
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This week’s questions from Raiders fans include the state of the quarterback competition and how long it will take the offense to master the new scheme.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said his players could decompress after the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, but he doesn’t want them to stop working.
The Raiders’ defense was one of the NFL’s best down the stretch last season. They could be even better this year.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is an analyst at VegasInsider.com. Each week, he provides the Review-Journal with NFL tech notes and trends.
Five underdogs pulled off outright upsets, and four previously 1-5 teams prevailed, including the Patriots, who stunned the Bills as 7½-point underdogs.
The Steelers opened as 1½-point favorites in the Raiders’ home opener at Allegiant Stadium on “Sunday Night Football.” But the favorite has flipped.
Based on point spreads posted at Caesars Sportsbook, the Raiders are expected to be involved in a lot of close games again this season.
The Cincinnati Bengals have won and covered six straight. They’ve covered 11 of their last 12 and are riding a 19-3 ATS run overall.
The Raiders are riding an 8-3 under run away from home, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are on an 8-2 under uptick at home.
Wagertalk.com handicapper Tony Mejia (@MejiaDinero) analyzes every NFL Week 7 Sunday and Monday game, with odds, trends and final scores.
Pro handicapper Lou Finocchiaro leads the way with a 20-10 ATS record. VSiN host Brent Musburger and handicapper Doug Fitz are each 19-11 ATS.
San Francisco’s odds to win the Super Bowl dropped from 25-1 at Caesars Sportsbook to 19-1 after Jimmy Garoppolo replaced Trey Lance.
College teammates Derek Carr and Davante Adams have been reunited with the Raiders and will be the centerpiece of an offense that could be among the NFL’s best.