The Las Vegas Raiders are talented at some spots but not at others. On Friday against the Kansas City Chiefs, many of the Raiders’ skilled but underappreciated players nearly pulled off an upset on the road.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ offence is perhaps the weakest in the NFL. Since Davante Adams left for the New York Jets earlier this season, it has had almost no household names on it.
While it boasts talented players, few are regarded as world-beaters. Despite having one of the league’s poorest rosters, the Raiders are doing their best to win each week.
Against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Raiders’ quiet collection of gifted wide outs had probably their greatest game of the season and unquestionably their best since Adams’ departure. Their unexpected performance was nearly enough to secure a second consecutive upset victory at Arrowhead Stadium.
Following Adams’ departure for New York, veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers took over as the team’s leading receiver. He and the rest of the Raiders’ receiving corps performed admirably against Kansas City, and they played a significant role in Las Vegas’ late-game comeback.
Meyers concluded Friday’s game against the Chiefs with six receptions for 97 yards. It was the third time in four games he had at least 97 yards, including a 10-catch, 121-yard outburst on Sunday.
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce commended the numerous underappreciated Raider wideouts with productive outings and providing the club a chance to win the game. This included wide receiver Tre Tucker, who finished with only one reception, but his 58-yard touchdown score changed the game’s outcome.
“I think all that stuff is growing,” Pierce remarked. “And I look at our entire receiving core and our skill guys, and Jakobi [Meyers] has had really good games in back-to-back weeks.” Tre Tucker got him moving, which was great to see. We have been discussing about taking shots.
“I know we discussed it a lot during my press conferences, throwing the ball down the pitch. It was great to see him make that play, go after the reception, and get into the end zone. So, dude, I’m very thrilled about what these guys are accomplishing, especially the younger core group of men.”
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