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5 things fans should know about the Las Vegas Raiders

5 things fans should know about the Las Vegas Raiders

Ahead of the Denver Broncos’ showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders this week, we asked Marcus Mosher of Raiders Wire five questions about his team and Sunday’s matchup. Check out our questions and Mosher’s answers below!

1
Josh McDaniels was a disaster in Denver and Broncos fans were happy to see him fired. How are Raiders fans feeling about the coach after his 0-3 start?

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Not as bad as the public perception. Yes, they are 0-3. But all three games have been close and the Raiders could have won them all. They have some major issues with the offensive line and the defense continues to rack up the injuries. But fans aren’t all that concerned yet. However, if they lose this week, that might be another story.

2
Do the Raiders have an underrated player that Broncos fans should be aware of this week?

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Duron Harmon is a player that just makes plays whenever he is in the game. He has started the last two weeks due to an injury to Trevon Moehrig and there hasn’t been a dropoff at all. In fact, you can make a case that he has actually been better. Harmon is always in the right spot at the right time and is good for a few big plays each game. He is someone that Russell Wilson will want to keep a close eye on in this game.

3
Does Las Vegas have any big weaknesses on offense or defense that Denver might be able to exploit?

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The entire offensive line is a weakness for the Raiders. They are starting a seventh-round pick in Thayer Munford Jr. at right tackle and he might be their second-best offensive linemen after three games. Denver has a significant advantage in the trenches and should be able to pressure Derek Carr early and often in this game.

4
Mack Hollins is coming off a big game. Was that a one-week fluke, or is he emerging as a key receiver for the Raiders?

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Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow get the most attention in the passing game, but it’s Hollins who leads the team in receiving yards through three games. He is a big, physical receiver that can make plays down the field and in the red zone. The Broncos will be forced to single cover him and that could lead to another big day. Hollins…

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