The Raiders made a lot of big moves during the offseason to help improve their defense. But none was bigger than signing former Pro Bowl defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. He currently leads the team in sacks and has been exactly the type of defensive end they have needed opposite of Maxx Crosby. Ngakoue has faced some good offensive tackles in the first three weeks of the season, … [Read more...] about Week 4 Must-See Matchup: Raiders DE Yannick Ngakoue vs. Chargers LT Rashawn Slater
Archives for September 2021
Raiders WR Bryan Edwards leads NFL in contested catch grade
When the Raiders selected Bryan Edwards in the third round off the 2020 NFL draft, they did so because he was an extremely physical receiver. At South Carolina, he routinely out-muscled players at big schools, such as Trevon Diggs and Patrick Surtain II at Alabama. After selecting Henry Ruggs III at pick No. 12 that year, they wanted to pair him with a big receiver who could … [Read more...] about Raiders WR Bryan Edwards leads NFL in contested catch grade
Mitch Wishnowsky named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky is off to a terrific start in his third professional season. For his efforts he was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month. Wishnowsky averaged 46.8 yards per punt on 11 kicks with a net average of 43.4 yards. He also dropped eight punts inside the 20-yard line to lead the NFL in that category. He also had six of his 10 kickoffs go for … [Read more...] about Mitch Wishnowsky named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
WATCH: Betting 101 – Understanding the basics of sports betting
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Golden State Warriors: 3 storylines to follow as the season nears
Over the course of the last numerous weeks, several impactful storylines have started to pop up for the Golden State Warriors. However, prior to them, much of their offseason had already been accomplished with the team adding three veterans and two rookies. Prior to signing the three vets, the Warriors couldn’t mind a suitable trade […] Golden State Warriors: 3 storylines to … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors: 3 storylines to follow as the season nears