The Las Vegas Raiders are 5-2 heading into their bye week and the improved defense is a big reason why.
Gus Bradley’s unit has made a strong turnaround in his first season as defensive coordinator. The pass rush is better and the play in the second is stronger and the linebackers are making more stops.
The end result is exactly what teams strive for — the Raiders are allowing less points. Check this out:
Seasons since merger when #Raiders didn't allow 30+ points in 1st 7 games:
2021
2001
1999
1995
1992
1981
1978
1974
1973
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