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Chargers fall to Patriots solidifying Raiders spot atop AFC West

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The Raiders took advantage of the Chargers’ bye week to move to the top of the AFC West standing. The Chargers had the opportunity to return the favor in Week 8, facing the Patriots in Los Angeles while the Raiders are on their bye. But the Chargers fell just short. In the end, it was the Chargers’ defense that faltered, allowing the Patriots to take nearly seven minutes off … [Read more...] about Chargers fall to Patriots solidifying Raiders spot atop AFC West

Raiders playoff odds increase despite bye week

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The bye week has been a very good one for the Las Vegas Raiders. Not only did they get a chance to rest up, but a lot of things in the AFC went their way. The Chargers fell to the Patriots at home and now have a record of just 4-3. The Broncos did win, but they are only 4-4 and the Raiders hold a tiebreaker over them. According to FiveThirtyEight, their odds to win the division … [Read more...] about Raiders playoff odds increase despite bye week

49ers win in Chicago was a unique one for Kyle Shanahan

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The 49ers’ win in Chicago was unique in the Kyle Shanahan era and helped the club exorcise a demon that was quietly hanging over them since 2017. By coming back from a 16-9 second-half deficit, the victory was San Francisco’s first under Shanahan when trailing by seven or more points at any time in the second half. San Francisco hadn’t had a comeback like the one they had in … [Read more...] about 49ers win in Chicago was a unique one for Kyle Shanahan