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Close. Out. Games.
Three words summed up Klint Kubiak's frustration after the Las Vegas Raiders' 33-30 loss to Buffalo: "Close games out." At 3-3, the Raiders have proven they can compete with the NFL's best, but costly penalties, red-zone failures and missed fourth-quarter opportunities continue to haunt them. Kirk Cousins and his teammates know the difference between being competitive and becoming winners.
Raiders are 3-3, and that's a lot better than anyone expected
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-3, and that's better than almost anyone expected. With losses to the Chiefs, Bills and Patriots, Las Vegas has proven it can compete with the NFL's elite. Close calls aren't victories, but progress shouldn't be ignored. Six games into a season that began with little optimism, the Raiders are changing the conversation. The next challenge? Turning competitiveness into wins.
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