

Winners and losers in Week 3 against Titans The Denver’s defense has been excellent and it a big reason why it is 2-1. They were 2-for-6 in the red zone against the Titans and it’s a major reason why they fell to 0-3.

Quarterback Derek Carr and the offense just can’t consistently find the end zone.

That was supposed to change this year with McDaniels calling the plays and Adams in the offense. We all know the Raiders had big trouble inside the opponent’s 20-yard line during the Jon Gruden era. Yes, the Raiders have other problems on offense, including the red zone, third down and a lack of overall balance, but Adams is usually the best player on the field. He has just seven catches for 48 yards in the past two games combined. We all know that the Raiders haven’t been able to take advantage of the presence of star wide receiver Davante Adams yet. Davante Adams Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images Denver has managed to have a winning record despite being out of sorts on offense. But if Las Vegas can clean up simple mistakes like dropped balls and fewer penalties and missed assignments, the Raiders will give themselves a bunch better chance of beating the Broncos, who have been the opposite of the Raiders. The problems are varied and are on both sides of the ball. The Raiders haven’t won yet because they simply haven’t done enough good things in any game yet. From listening to coach Josh McDaniels and quarterback Derek Carr after the loss to Tennessee last week, it is clear, the lack of execution and sloppy play is something that is also happening at practice. Yes, it’s as simple as that and it begins here. Let’s look at five keys to the game for the Raiders: All Rights Reserved.The Las Vegas Raiders are desperate for a win after starting the season 0-3 and have to figure out a way to beat the 2-1 Denver Broncos Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Agnew's touchdown return capped the scoring on the ensuing play.

