Only a small percentage of NFL teams will allow fans at games this season and those that do will at a significantly reduced capacity.
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Christian McCaffrey begins his fourth NFL season at 10 a.m. Sunday against the Raiders with lofty goals — and the richest contract ever awarded to a running back.
After opener, the Raiders are unlikely to be favored again until a Nov. 15 home game against the Broncos.
For social distancing purposes, only 50 guests will be allowed in the 1,500-seat Westgate International Theater on NFL Sundays.
There has been more money bet on the Raiders to win Super Bowl LV than on any other team at Boyd Gaming, where Las Vegas is 60-1. The Raiders are 80-1 at MGM Resorts.
The Raiders lost five of their final six straight up and five of their last seven ATS. The under is 6-1 in the last seven Raiders games and 21-11 since 2018.
A year after a breakout 2019, Raiders tight end Darren Waller is focusing on the little things.
The coach declined to elaborate other than to make clear the team is ‘all together’ on what they will do before the season kicks off against Carolina.
The Raiders will have their hands full slowing down Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, but there are other matchups to watch as well.
The Packers could slide after opting to choose a successor for their star quarterback instead of adding players around him for another run.
The North Carolina State alum won the job in training camp last year and seized control of the position with a steady rookie year.
The Raiders’ move to Las Vegas has proven to be a fruitful one with fans, as shown by the Silver and Black’s popularity in merchandise sales.
Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL’s long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas City Chiefs up and down the field.
Matt Rhule coached at Baylor last year with defensive coordinator Phil Snow, who hasn’t worked in the NFL since 2008. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady was at LSU.
The Raiders have two rookie starting wide receivers. That hasn’t always worked out. But there is reason to believe Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards will be just fine.
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