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NFL Week 8 2022: 3 teams on upset alert this Sunday

By Mike Phillips

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Joshua Williams #23 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Joshua Williams #23 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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Oct 23, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) scores on a 15-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) scores on a 15-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

1. NFL Teams That Should Be On Upset Alert In Week 8 – Las Vegas Raiders

It looks like things are starting to stabilize for the Raiders after their 0-3 start to the season. Las Vegas has gone 2-1 over its past three games, a stretch that has included its bye, by relying more on the running game to overpower opponents.

Sunday’s victory over the Houston Texans saw a heavy reliance on Josh Jacobs, who carried the rock 20 times for 143 yards and found the end zone three times in a 38-20 win. This has been an important development for Las Vegas, which needs wins to stay alive in the playoff race of a deep AFC.

The Raiders are set to hit the road on Sunday and opened as two-point favorites against the struggling New Orleans Saints, who lost a barn-burner in the desert on Thursday night in Week 7. The mini-bye did gave New Orleans a chance to rest up and have a bit of extra prep time for the Raiders, who don’t always fare well when traveling East.

There is a lot of talent on the Saints roster as well and they probably should be better than their 2-5 record. Las Vegas will need to make sure not to take New Orleans lightly if they hope to get a critical win and improve to 3-4 on the season.

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