Overview
- Las Vegas rallied from a 27-16 deficit to beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27 after forcing four late turnovers that set up game-winning scoring drives.
- Quarterback Kirk Cousins has thrown three touchdown passes in each of his first three games with the Raiders, giving the offense consistent late-game production.
- The Raiders lead the NFL in takeaways and turnover differential early in the season, an identity the coaching staff credits for the 3-0 start.
- Coach Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek’s offseason roster construction and in-game management, including planned snaps for Maxx Crosby, are being highlighted as reasons for the turnaround.
- Las Vegas is managing injuries and roster moves—Jack Bech expected to miss time, Treydan Stukes likely to exit concussion protocol, and Aidan O’Connell set to rejoin—while the Chiefs matchup will be the first true exam of whether this style can hold over a longer stretch.