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Las Vegas Raiders Dominate New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium in Week 9

In a commanding display of football, the Las Vegas Raiders improved their season record to 4-5 with a decisive victory over the New York Giants, who fell to 2-7. The final score read 30-6 in favor of the home team at Allegiant Stadium.


Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The Raiders' defense was relentless throughout the game, amassing eight sacks and forcing three turnovers. The defensive unit also recorded nine quarterback hits and five passes defended, showcasing their dominance on that side of the ball. Notably, they forced four fourth-down stops and three three-and-outs against the Giants.


On offense, Las Vegas showcased a balanced attack. The passing game accumulated 209 yards through the air with a completion percentage of 64 percent. The longest pass completed stretched for an impressive 50 yards among their total attempts. On the ground, they rushed for 125 yards including three touchdowns; one rush broke free for a long gain of 17 yards which also resulted in a touchdown.


Special teams contributed significantly as well with field goals made from distances up to 46 yards out, achieving a perfect field goal percentage on all three attempts taken during the game. Punting was equally effective with an average net yardage of nearly half a football field per punt.


The Raiders' efficiency shone particularly in high-pressure situations; they succeeded on all two attempts within goal-to-go scenarios and converted three out of four red zone opportunities into scores.


As fans look ahead, attention turns to Week's upcoming matchup where the Las Vegas Raiders will host the New York Jets at Allegiant Stadium on November 13th at 5:20 PM local time (PST). This encounter can be viewed live on NBC as fans anticipate another exciting home performance by their team.

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