Las Vegas Raiders are taking a new direction under head coach Antonio Pierce, striving to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC West by emphasizing a strong defense and solid coaching decisions.

By the Numbers
  • Raiders potentially facing four playoff contenders in Weeks 6 to 9.
  • Zamir White averaged 99.2 yards per game in the absence of Josh Jacobs.
Yes, But

The Raiders' decision not to move up for a quarterback in the draft could be a risky move, relying on Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew II.

State of Play
  • Raiders aiming to build on their recent success to challenge the Chiefs in the AFC West.
  • Antonio Pierce and Gardner Minshew II working on establishing a strong head coach-quarterback tandem.
What's Next

The Raiders' season success heavily depends on the performances of their quarterbacks and key players like Zamir White.

Bottom Line

Raiders' strategy hinges on their defensive strength and the performance of their new quarterback duo to reshape their destiny in the AFC West.