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Raiders, Rams Each in Need of Win

Allegiant Stadium has been the home to the Las Vegas Raiders for the past seven seasons and during that time we have seen visiting teams fans invade the premises in stark numbers. None was bigger than last Sunday's contest as the notoriously famous Bills Mafia took over.

Sounding like a home game in Buffalo, Josh Allen was just as effective as the crowd as the quarterback put on a clinic in leading the Bills to a 33-30 victory over the Raiders.

This Sunday the Raiders will face another tough opponent, but whose crowd may not travel as well despite the close proximity. The Los Angeles Rams will visit and there will be plenty of blue and gold in the building but considering how each team is currently playing the Raiders may have a slight home field advantage.

The Rams fanbase is not as dedicated as most of the other Raiders opponents. However, the team itself can be dangerous with the likes of Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and Aaron Donald.

The Rams 2-4 record has their fan base concerned as they were the Super Bowl favorites at the beginning of the season. Losers of three of their last four games, Los Angeles figures to be hungry for a win.

The Raiders have actually been more productive than this weekend's counterparts. Las Vegas is second in the NFL in points scored only behind the Bills. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was just as productive as Allen in a losing effort. Cousins threw for 313 yards and connected with Tre Tucker for two touchdowns.

Tucker had five catches for 97 yards while the tight ends for the Raiders were the focal point again. Michael Mayer hauled in seven passes for 95 yards while Brock Bowers had four for 70 yards.

After a 3-0 start, the Raiders have now lost three straight games to even their record at 3-3. Both teams are struggling and each is in desperate need or a win. The winner will feel a sense of relief and renewed hope while the loser will feel like the season is slipping away. This contest will tell us a lot about each team and their postseason future.