“And it’s not even close” is a term that is overused these days. Often it’s completely misused. Especially with regard to sports opinions. But sometimes it’s just a fact.
For instance, the Raiders have the worst turnover differential in the NFL…and it’s not even close.
After just six weeks, the Raiders have a turnover differential of -10. That’s NEGATIVE TEN!
They have turned over the ball 12 times this season already — Also league worst. That’s two turnovers per game. Seven of those were interceptions — also a league worst. And they’ve only taken the ball away from an opponent twice.
As of last week, they were actually tied for the worst turnover differential. They and the Tennessee Titans both had a -7 turnover differential. The Titans still have that. While the Raiders added three more turnovers in a blowout loss to the Steelers while not taking the ball away at all.
For a moment, they had an interception — Divine Deablo — but it was wiped away from a roughing the passer penalty on Matthew Butler. Wiping away good plays with penalties was the order of the day for the Raiders last Sunday. As was coughing up the football, of course.