Silver And Black Pride · Dec 29, 2021
Raiders playoff push: Lassoed one horse, now for another
Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77), who had a sack in Sunday’s win, and the Raiders defense are walking around with a bit of swagger.The Las Vegas Raiders defense earned to walk with some swagger. Not the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair supreme drip strut, mind you. But a little dip in the Raiders hip is warranted when they stroll around headquarters in Henderson.
What Gus Bradley’s unit did against the visiting Denver Broncos this past Sunday was impressive: 18 yards rushing allowed. Let that sink in. Drew Lock starting at quarterback or not, the Raiders defense smothered the Broncos and blew out the candle on the horsemen from Colorado in Vegas’ 17-13 victory.
