5 potential X-factors against Patriots

Jermaine EluemunorAfter a disappointing loss last Thursday, it’s time to shift our focus back to the guys on the Las Vegas Raiders (+1)

’ roster who are fighting for their future with the team. as the Raiders are slight underdogs on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Patriots head into Sunday in a three-way tie for the AFC’s final Wild Card spot while the Raiders are all but mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.

That should give Las Vegas a “nothing to lose” mentality and create opportunities for a few guys to prove themselves heading into the last month of the season.

Hroniss Grasu/Thayer Munford

Thayer MunfordHead coach Josh McDaniels said last week that starting guard Alex Bars will…