Only one of the 35 men who was a head coach in the NFL this season fared worse in one particular metric than former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels. That was Antonio Pierce.
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The Raiders can’t run the ball and haven’t involved star receiver Davante Adams much lately, making for a struggling offense that is averaging fewer than 17 points a game.
Las Vegas sportsbooks have lost on the last six NFL drafts, or every year since the Nevada Gaming Control Board approved wagering on the event in 2017.
Daniel Bellinger, a Palo Verde High School graduate, has made an impact as a rookie tight end for the New York Giants, who meet the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
There were several lessons to be learned by bettors on an NFL Sunday won by the sportsbooks. One is that when a line doesn’t look right, it’s probably right on the money.
Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby had two sacks, a forced fumble and blocked a field-goal attempt in the Raiders’ overtime victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
The first NFL draft in the Entertainment Capital of the World doesn’t have a headliner. But there will be drama on the betting board, starting with the No. 1 pick.
If a playoff berth depends on the Raiders winning out, the team seen Monday beating Cleveland can’t accomplish such a goal.
The Raiders nearly lost to a Browns team missing 18 players, including eight starters.
The Raiders rank just 28th across the NFL in rushing average (85.0) and yards per carry (3.7).
Sixteen Circa Survivor contestants who selected the Rams saw their season-long quest for the $1.39 million prize come to a stunning end after the Jets’ 23-20 win.
The Chiefs didn’t cover as 8½-point favorites over the Chargers but they cashed countless teasers and money-line parlays on a day that saw favorites start 12-1 straight up.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and tight end Jason Witten each served as broadcasters for these national telecasts, one more than the other.
Lamar Jackson was a 200-1 long shot to win MVP last season, and a professional sports bettor turned $500 into $63,000 at Circa (at 125-1) when Jackson won the award.
Station Casinos sportsbook lists the total number of QBs drafted in the first round at 3½. The over opened as a +140 underdog, but has been bet up to a -150 favorite.