Las Vegas Raiders
In three reviewed games, takeaways preceded Las Vegas scores; against Kansas City, a kickoff-return fumble handed the opponent an immediate possession that became a touchdown.
4 reviewed games through Oct 4, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Possession changes carried scoring leverage
ModerateThree reviewed games featured Raiders scores after takeaways. Against Kansas City, a kickoff-return fumble gave the opponent the next possession before a touchdown. The possessions still had to be converted into points.
Conversions kept touchdown chances alive
ModerateA third-down catch against New Orleans and fourth-and-1 gains against the Chargers and Miami extended possessions that later produced touchdowns. The conversions preserved chances rather than making the scores inevitable.
Strengths
Takeaways supplied scoring possessions
ModerateTakeaways preceded touchdown possessions against the Saints and Chargers. Against Miami, an interception began a possession capped by a field goal.
Fourth-and-1 extensions
ModerateConnor Heyward's fourth-and-1 gains extended touchdown possessions against the Chargers and Dolphins, including a go-ahead drive after a false start against Los Angeles.
Weaknesses
Giveaways preceded opponent touchdowns
ModerateAgainst Kansas City, a kickoff-return fumble surrendered the next possession before a touchdown. Against Miami, an interception preceded a touchdown that cut Las Vegas's lead to four.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Pursue a fumble on kickoff returns to gain an extra offensive possession.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Malcolm Koonce
Turnover CreatorThinHis sack-fumble against New Orleans gave Las Vegas a possession that ended in a touchdown.
Ashton Jeanty
Rushing EngineThinHe carried 23 times for 102 yards against Miami and also caught two touchdown passes.
Hezekiah Masses
Coverage PlaymakerModerateHis interception against the Saints preceded a touchdown possession, and he intercepted two third-down passes against the Chargers.
Maxx Crosby
Defensive DisruptorThinHis solo and shared third-down sacks left Miami facing longer fourth downs before two punts.
Reviewed games
Kansas City's kickoff recovery changed the meaning of its lead
Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · Kansas City Chiefs · 27-30
Raiders turned fourth-quarter takeaways into an eight-point lead
Sep 27, 2026 · NFL · New Orleans Saints · 27-35
Heyward and Chinn supplied the chances Cody White finished
Sep 20, 2026 · NFL · Los Angeles Chargers · 14-26
Raiders Rebuilt Their Lead and Left Miami Chasing Time
Sep 13, 2026 · NFL · Miami Dolphins · 27-13