Few groups within the NFL, if any, have needed to cope with extra inner drama than the Las Vegas Raiders over the previous half-decade or so, from Jon Gruden’s scandal to Henry Ruggs’ accident to Derek Carr getting scapegoated to the Josh McDaniels debacle and now the Davante Adams commerce saga.
For some motive, the storied franchise hasn’t been in a position to keep away from fixed distractions on and off the sector, which has carried over into this 2024 NFL season, with everybody ready to see what occurs with Adams.
As if the limitless commerce hypothesis surrounding Adams wasn’t dangerous sufficient, the Raiders are coming off a blowout loss to the division-rival Denver Broncos within the Mile Excessive Metropolis, which resulted within the benching of veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew in favor of second-year participant Aidan O’Connell.
The Raiders are seemingly spiraling uncontrolled and in peril of letting this season get out of hand regardless of solely being one recreation beneath .500 at 2-3; Las Vegas will host Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 at Allegiant Stadium.
Although the Raiders are in dire straits for the time being, boxing legend Mike Tyson is sporting the three-time Tremendous Bowl champions forward of this week’s matchup in opposition to the Steelers through Vegas Sports activities As we speak.
“Raiders No. 1, baby! Raiders, Raiders, Raiders!” Tyson mentioned.
“Just win, baby!” @MikeTyson backs @Raiders over Steelers at LF*GO press convention.
🎥: @MikeDixon_VST | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/S0CXLgDgn5
— Vegas Sports activities As we speak (@VegasSportsTD) October 10, 2024
With the Steelers coming off consecutive losses to the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh will likely be hungry for a win and anxious to bounce again whereas reclaiming the excellence as among the finest defenses within the league this season.
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how this recreation pans out, with each groups determined for a win.
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