Las Vegas Raiders get bad news on offense and defense hours before kickoff vs. Broncos
The Las Vegas Raiders' current season performance has sparked discussions among fans and analysts about the strategic advantage of losing games to secure a better draft position in 2025, rather than win meaningless games when they won't make the playoffs. We call that tanking, in the industry.With the team sitting at a 2-8 record, there's […]
The Las Vegas Raiders' current season performance has sparked discussions among fans and analysts about the strategic advantage of losing games to secure a better draft position in 2025, rather than win meaningless games when they won't make the playoffs. We call that tanking, in the industry.
With the team sitting at a 2-8 record, there's a growing sentiment that focusing on the draft could be more beneficial than aiming for a few more wins that might not impact their playoff chances significantly, especially when they need their franchise quarterback desperately.
Losing out could potentially position them to select a top-tier quarterback or another key player that could redefine the team's future. This approach is seen by some as a necessary reset, especially since the current quarterback situation hasn't provided long-term stability or success.
The idea is that by securing a high draft pick, the Raiders could address critical team needs, particularly at quarterback, where prospects like Shedeur Sanders have been mentioned as potential game-changers, and even Cam Ward as well.
This strategy, while not ideal for current season morale, is viewed by some as a pragmatic step towards rebuilding for sustained competitiveness. They don't want to keep being a losing team, and not have a playoff win under the belt for more than 20 years, like they already do.
So, this game against the Denver Broncos is one that would be crucial to lose. And, the news they got before the game only helps that. The Raiders will be set to play a divisional rivalry game without several key players and starters.
Here are the inactives for Week 12:
CB Nate Hobbs, CB Jakorian Bennett, RB Alexander Mattison, RB Zamir White, G Cody Whitehair, TE Harrison Bryant, DT Matthew Butler.
On Saturday they elevated #36, cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly and #28 running back Sincere McCormick, who played against the Broncos the last time these two teams met, from the practice squad.
These are key elevations because the Raiders are without their starting CB in Jakorian Bennett and Zamir White out as well. After their game with Broncos, the Raiders play the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta Falcons.
Las Vegas Raiders elevate two players from the practice squad after key injuries before Denver Broncos matchup
The Raiders are ready for a showdown at Allegiant Stadium.
