We all know the defense has to take a big step forward for the Las Vegas Raiders to be a true playoff contender in 2021.
This stat serves as a strong reminder:
Top 8 teams in Successful Drive % (Drives ending in TD or FG) in 2020:
1) Packers - 49.7%
1) Bills - 49.4%
T3) Raiders 47.9%
T3) Titans 47.9%
T3) Chiefs 47.9%
6) Buccaneers 47.8%
7) Saints 45.5%
8) Ravens 45.3%
All top 8 made the playoffs but Las Vegas— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) August 11, 2021Ouch.