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The Las Vegas Raiders are undefeated after two games. But if you only watched national sports shows, you might not know it. That silence caught the attention of NFL Network analyst Kyle Brandt, who wants the team to receive more credit, Awful Annoucing reported . Brandt appeared Wednesday on ESPN’s “Big Day” and delivered a loud, funny speech about the Raiders . He joked that he had appeared on 26 football shows without receiving one question about Las Vegas, USA TODAY said . Las Vegas opened the season with a 27-13 victory over Miami. The Raiders then defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on Sept. 20. It is their first 2-0 start since 2021. The second win included a strong performance by quarterback Kirk Cousins. He completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns. Receiver Tre Tucker added 119 yards and a score. Brandt also criticized the NF L for leaving Las Vegas without a scheduled prime-time game. His larger point was simple: When the Raiders win, the conversation often focuses on what went wrong for their opponent instead of what Las Vegas did right. The Raiders c an keep changing that conversation by winning. Their next chance comes Sunday on the road against the New Orleans Saints.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are undefeated after two games. But if you only watched national sports shows, you might not know it. That silence caught the attention of NFL Network analyst Kyle Brandt, who wants the team to receive more credit, Awful Annoucing reported . Brandt appeared Wednesday on ESPN’s “Big Day” and delivered a loud, funny speech about the Raiders . He joked that he had appeared on 26 football shows without receiving one question about Las Vegas, USA TODAY said . Las Vegas opened the season with a 27-13 victory over Miami. The Raiders then defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on Sept. 20. It is their first 2-0 start since 2021. The second win included a strong performance by quarterback Kirk Cousins. He completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns. Receiver Tre Tucker added 119 yards and a score. Brandt also criticized the NF L for leaving Las Vegas without a scheduled prime-time game. His larger point was simple: When the Raiders win, the conversation often focuses on what went wrong for their opponent instead of what Las Vegas did right. The Raiders c an keep changing that conversation by winning. Their next chance comes Sunday on the road against the New Orleans Saints.
