Colts Brace for Raiders' Charge at Lucas Oil Stadium Showdown

As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare to face off against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium, fans are eager to see if the team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Raiders have had a rollercoaster season, but they've shown signs of resurgence in their last few outings.

In Week 16, despite a narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 20-14, the Raiders demonstrated defensive prowess with four sacks and seven tackles for loss. Their punting game was strong as well, averaging 45 yards on six attempts. However, offensive struggles were evident with only a 43 percent completion rate in passing and no touchdowns through the air.

The previous week painted a different picture when they hosted the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders dominated with an impressive 63-21 victory. Their offense exploded for five passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns while maintaining an efficient red zone success rate of 100 percent. Defensively, they forced five fumbles and recovered four, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

However, consistency has been an issue as seen in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings where they failed to score any points while allowing three turnovers on fumbles alone. This inconsistency will need to be addressed if they hope to come out victorious against the Colts.

The upcoming game is crucial for both teams as it could impact playoff positioning or draft order depending on where each team stands by December's end. Playing away from home adds another layer of challenge for Las Vegas; however, their ability to adapt and overcome adversity will be key factors that could sway this matchup in their favor.

Fans can catch all the action live on CBS this Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium starting at 1:00 PM local time (18:00 GMT).