Late message here but I was watching the raiders chargers game and Collinsworth and company were in disbelief that the raiders didn't go for a tie and just kneel.
Um...hello???? You are the raiders would you rather go to Kansas City being blown out by 30-40 points twice during the regular season if you tie... Or face a Cincinnati Bengals team that also has not much playoff experience and a so-so coach? Not one person calling the game or or a dumb schmuck on ESPN mentioned this. OF COURSE you go for win and get matched up with cincy.
They will probably get shredded regardless because it is the raiders but a punchers chance versus 0 chance taking on cincy not kc.
Um...hello???? You are the raiders would you rather go to Kansas City being blown out by 30-40 points twice during the regular season if you tie... Or face a Cincinnati Bengals team that also has not much playoff experience and a so-so coach? Not one person calling the game or or a dumb schmuck on ESPN mentioned this. OF COURSE you go for win and get matched up with cincy.
They will probably get shredded regardless because it is the raiders but a punchers chance versus 0 chance taking on cincy not kc.