The young talent on Carroll's debut Las Vegas roster alone was enough to get excited about in the preseason. But first-round pick Ashton Jeanty is off to just a modest start to his pro career, and star tight end Brock Bowers has just one game with more than 46 receiving yards.

While the Titans have momentum, their rookie quarterback, Cam Ward, and inconsistent offense should struggle to sustain drives against a more experienced Raiders defense. The Raiders’ secondary and pass rush, while hardly elite, have enough veterans with the experience and talent that should pressure Ward into mistakes.