The second straight game against an AFC West rival, the Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Denver Broncos and dominated them for four quarters, winning by the score of 37 - 12.
A different tune was sung around the Raider nation after the win, whereas the offense has had to make up for so many defensive mistakes to ultimately keep the Raiders involved, this time the defense was the star of the show.
Granted, facing the statistically worst quarterback in Drew Lock, the Raiders were able to exude dominance onto Lock and the Broncos offense all game long. Forcing four interceptions, one fumble and only allowing 66 yards on the ground this was surely the best Raiders defensive performance.
Obviously, it must be known how well Raiders quarterback Derek Carr played in this game and quite frankly, it was another game of not setting the world on fire, but guiding the Raiders down the field and putting points on the board.
The rushing attack was outstanding, Josh Jacobs ran wild with two touchdowns and 112 yards, former Bronco Devontae Booker had 81 yards along with two scores. Jacobs and Booker are a dangerous tandem and when the Raiders can play bully ball it becomes a long day for the opposition.
Las Vegas is undefeated in the division, flashback of memories of 2010 when the Raiders went 6-0 within the AFC West. That team was led by a mixture of Jason Campbell and Carson Palmer, safe to say the potential Raiders team that can go unbeaten in the AFC West, is far better than that team. Although, facing better competition, as next Sunday night it will be a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders.
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