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Are the 3-0 Raiders actually for real — or are they the biggest “frauds” in the NFL?
A recent analytics model labeled the undefeated Las Vegas Raiders as the league's biggest frauds through three weeks. But does the evidence actually support that?
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag dig into the numbers behind the Raiders' 3-0 start and separate what's potentially sustainable from what should legitimately concern Raider Nation.
There are plenty of reasons to believe this start isn't a fluke. The Raiders have protected Kirk Cousins, generated pressure defensively, played disciplined football, won on special teams and found different ways to win each week. And now Brock Bowers is back in Klint Kubiak's offense.
But there are warning signs, too. The running game has struggled, turnovers have played a significant role in the Raiders' success and the schedule is about to get MUCH tougher.
Then we turn our attention to Raiders vs. Chiefs, as two 3-0 AFC West rivals meet with first place on the line. We break down the advanced stats behind the matchup and the biggest keys for Vegas against Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker and Kansas City.
On today's show:
- 🏴☠️ Why an analytics model calls the Raiders the NFL's “biggest frauds”
- 📊 Which parts of the 3-0 start are actually sustainable
- 🎯 Why Kirk Cousins is thriving — even under pressure
- ♟️ How Klint Kubiak is creating mismatches with Brock Bowers
- ⚠️ The biggest concern with the Raiders offense
- 🏃 Ashton Jeanty vs. Mike Washington Jr.
- 💥 Why the Raiders' pass rush matters going forward
- 👀 The brutal stretch awaiting Vegas
- 🏈 Raiders vs. Chiefs matchup breakdown
- 🔑 The keys to slowing down Kenneth Walker and Patrick Mahomes
- ♟️ Kubiak vs. Spagnuolo and Rob Leonard vs. Andy Reid
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Why do YOU believe the Raiders' winning formula is sustainable? And what's your biggest concern about this team going forward?
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