Raiders Offense Struggles inThe Las Vegas Raiders, like every other team in the National Football League, have challenges on bothRaiders Offense Struggles inThe Las Vegas Raiders, like every other team in the National Football League, have challenges on both sides of the ball. One of their most serious problems this season has been their inability to score in the third quarter. The Raiders have had this problem through two offensive coordinators and two head coaches. Interim Coach Antonio Pierce believes the Raiders
demonstrated on Sunday that they had what it required to win the game but were unable to continue their momentum. “I think every game has a different process and a way to win,” Pierce told reporters. “We didn’t even blink on this one.” I mean, you wouldn’t jump up 14-0 if you weRookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell believes the Raiders must improve in the second half, particularly against teams with powerful offenses. “Definitely, we didn’t play well enough in the second half on Sunday,” he remarked. “I think we tried to continue with our running game and had success, and then I think we just had a couple three-and-outs.”It’s difficult to do that against this club [the Kansas City Chiefs] and not put together drives. We stayed on the field with our defense for far too long. We need to do a better job of maintaining drives and, as you mentioned, executing in the second half.” The Raiders have the components to be a successful offense, but they have yet to put them together.ren’t going to be aggressive and feel that way. I believe we discovered it early on.
The Silver and Black will play the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on S”It’s difficult to do that against this team [the Kansas City Chiefs] and not string together drives.” We stayed on the field with our defense for far too long. We need to do a better job of maintaining drives and, as you mentioned, executing in the second half.” The Raiders have the elements to have a good offense, but they have yet to consistently put those pieces together. They’ll need to find a way to be more productive in the third quarter. The Silver and Black will play the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, December 10, at 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST. Please let us know what you think when you like our Facebook page WHENunday, December 10, at 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST. Please let us know what you think when you LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE BY CLICKING RIGHT HERE. All rights reserved by ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC.
