NFL Week 10 best bets: Three games with intriguing…

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws against the New York Giants on Sunday.

(John Munson / Associated Press)

The Raiders’ 23-16 loss Sunday to the New York Giants suggests the team is suffering in the wake of the tragic situation involving Henry Ruggs III. The Raiders were better than the Giants, but their failure to execute in the red zone cost them the game.

Las Vegas played well, all things considered, as quarterback Derek Carr and interim head coach Rich Bisaccia have displayed tremendous leadership through some very challenging circumstances this season. Still, Carr threw a pick-six and the Raiders went 1 for 6 in the red zone, which included a fumble on the Giants’ 13-yard line while trying for a game-tying touchdown on the final drive. They had six yards per play compared to 4.5 for the Giants and almost 160 more total yards.

The Chiefs were unimpressive in beating the Aaron Rodgers-less Packers 13-7. The offense sputtered with just 3.8 yards per play, while the usually porous defense picked up the slack. There’s a very strong case that the Raiders look like the better team right now, especially when playing at home.

Pick: Raiders +2.5

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