Monday night marks the start of a pivotal season for the Las Vegas Raiders, as they’re looking to finally get over the hump and go from playoff contender to playoff participant. And beating a team that has made the postseason three years in a row would send a message to the NFL world that the 2021 Raiders aren’t to be ignored or disrespected.
As for the Baltimore Ravens, they’ll obviously be looking to start the season off in the right direction and heading towards keeping their streak alive.
While football is a team game and teams ultimately win or lose, of course, the game is built on individual matchups, some of which matter more than others.