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Raiders' hot start cools vs. Bills
18 Oct
Summary
- Raiders' 3-0 start ended with losses to Chiefs and Patriots.
- Bills recently beat Rams in overtime after losing to Patriots.
- Buffalo's offense struggles with turnovers, while Las Vegas excels.
The Las Vegas Raiders, initially surprising with a 3-0 start, have encountered recent setbacks, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots. Their latest defeat against the Patriots was a significant 45-17 loss. The Buffalo Bills are in a similar position, having lost to the Patriots in Week 4, although they secured an overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams last week.
Turnovers have emerged as a critical issue for the Bills, tallying nine turnovers in their past three games, with quarterback Josh Allen contributing four. Running back James Cook also had a crucial turnover in overtime. In contrast, the Raiders maintain a positive turnover differential. Offensively, the Raiders lead in passing yards and touchdowns, while the Bills dominate in rushing yards and touchdowns. Defensively, Buffalo struggles against the pass, while Las Vegas has issues defending the run. Maxx Crosby of the Raiders is a key pressure player, and the team has secured 10 takeaways.
The upcoming matchup sees the Bills predicted to win 31-24. Despite recent struggles and turnovers, Josh Allen's performance is expected to be a deciding factor. The Raiders, having faced a tough schedule, may find shaking off their recent losses challenging.
