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Las Vegas Raiders: Keys to the recent defensive improvement

Nov 15, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders strong safety Jeff Heath (38) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Las Vegas Raiders’ defense has looked significantly better during the last few weeks, relative to the beginning of the year. What have been the key changes on the defensive side of the ball?

The Las Vegas Raiders defense, to the relief of Raiders fans everywhere, has looked like a completely different unit since they were embarrassed at the hands of Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Las Vegas in Week 7.