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The Raiders are 3-0. So… are they actually good? RJ Clifford and Juan Soto break down why this Raiders start feels different, who deserves the credit, and the numbers behind one of the hottest starts in the NFL. Kirk Cousins has thrown three touchdowns in every game. The defense leads the NFL in takeaways. Nakobe Dean has emerged as the leader of the defense. Fifth-round rookie Hezekiah Masses is tied for the league lead in interceptions. And somehow, the Raiders have the fewest penalty yards in football. But now comes the real test: Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Can Clint Kubiak and Rob Leonard out-scheme Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo? Can the Raiders slow down Kenneth Walker? And if Las Vegas beats Kansas City, will the national media finally have to believe? Let us know: Are the Raiders FOR REAL?
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"Are the Raiders Actually GOOD? 3-0 Start Put to the Test vs Chiefs" is an episode of The Autumn Windbags: The Best Las Vegas Raiders Podcast Ever!. Runtime 47 min. Published October 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
