The Las Vegas Raiders should be saluted.
Three weeks ago, they looked completely dead. Now, they have won three straight games and are at the doorstep of making the AFC playoffs for the first time in five years and only the second time in 20 seasons. Let’s look at five things we learned in their impressive 23-20 win at the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday:
Best win of the season:
After falling to 6-7 after losing five of six games, the Raiders were in win-out mode. They have now beaten the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and Colts in this stretch with a home game against the Los Angeles Chargers remaining.