The theme of the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaches and players after their 17-16 Week 1 victory at division rival Denver Broncos on Sunday was that this year is different for the team.
Unlike, last year, the first under head coach Josh McDaniels, the Raiders were able to finish. The 2022 season, of course, was one of extreme frustration for the Raiders as they finished a bitterly disappointing 6-11. The Raiders were famous for blowing leads and losing close games a season ago.
Las Vegas was 4-9 in one-score games last season. In 2021, when the Raiders went 10-7, they were 7-2 in one-score games in the regular season and lost a one-score game in their playoff game.