The Las Vegas Raiders are opening the 2024 NFL season Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT.
Here are five keys to victory for the Raiders:
Make Herbert’s life miserable:
The Raiders are going to play the bills this season with their pass-rush. That’s the strength of the team with Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce and new big-dollar defensive tackle Christian Wilkins leading the way. This unit has a chance to be special. It begins in this game. The Raiders must swarm Chargers’ quarterback Justin Herbert, who is coming off a foot injury.