Las Vegas Raiders finally fixed a defensive issue they have had for years, but now it’s not creating the results it should

The Las Vegas Raiders have 14 total takeaways, fourth in the NFL, but the defense still isn't very good.

By Justin Churchill · A to Z Sports

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 9:38 PM

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Justin Churchill argues the Raiders' defense continues to struggle despite generating 14 takeaways to rank fourth in the NFL.
Las Vegas has allowed at least 26 points in every game this season and 30-plus across six straight contests.
Rookies Hezekiah Masses and Treydan Stukes have contributed five combined interceptions for the defense.

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Justin Churchill of A to Z Sports argues that while the Las Vegas Raiders have resolved past turnover struggles by generating 14 takeaways to rank fourth in the NFL, the defense continues to falter. The unit has conceded at least 26 points in every game this season, including allowing 30 or more points across each of their last six contests.

Churchill highlights that offensive mistakes are undermining defensive gains, noting Las Vegas holds just a +1 turnover differential after committing 13 giveaways. In a recent loss to the San Francisco 49ers, offensive turnovers and wasted red-zone chances repeatedly kept the defense on the field, resulting in a lopsided time-of-possession disadvantage.

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