It is nonetheless unclear if the Las Vegas Raiders will promote interim head coach Antonio Pierce. Nevertheless, he definitely made his case in Monday’s upset towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
Within the 20-14 victory, the Raiders grounded the Chiefs offense and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The 2-time MVP accomplished 27-of-44 passes for 235 yards, one TD, one interception and a below-average 73.6 passer ranking. Las Vegas’ protection additionally generated two crucial defensive TDs late within the second quarter.
Pierce — a former linebacker who performed for the New York Giants and Washington Commanders from 2001-09 — assumed HC duties when the Raiders (7-8) fired Josh McDaniels after Week 8.
Below Pierce, Las Vegas is 4-3, and its protection has dramatically improved. Per ESPN, the Raiders are tenth within the league in factors allowed (20 factors per recreation).
The Raiders nonetheless have an opportunity to make the playoffs. Because the New York Instances simulator famous, their postseason possibilities will enhance from 13% to 66% in the event that they win their subsequent two video games.
CBS Sports activities NFL insider Jonathan Jones just lately reported Raiders proprietor Mark Davis will interview a number of candidates earlier than figuring out Pierce’s future. He ought to think about giving him the job, although, particularly in the event that they make the postseason.
The Raiders made a large error the final time they handed on a profitable interim. Though Wealthy Bisaccia guided Las Vegas to the playoffs in 2021, Davis employed McDaniels as a substitute, who went 9-16 whereas he served as HC.
Clearly, the group ought to keep away from repeating this error.
