5 Bold Predictions for Las Vegas Sports in 2021
Warning-the predictions in this piece will change Las Vegas' sports landscape in groundbreaking ways
#5 Las Vegas Raiders make the playoffs
It s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders have improved immensely since 2019. The team's beefed-up abilities might not be enough to take them to the championships, but a playoff run isn't impossible. In fact, with the defense ramping up their play in the last couple of games and Derek Carr coming up clutch when needed, it should come as little surprise that this might be the year the Raiders make it to the postseason.
Think about it! The Raiders are running second in their division right now, and unless they outright implode, a wildcard spot could be on the horizon. Then again, the Raiders' win over the Chiefs a few weeks ago was imposing and could open the door to the Raiders retaking their division in the coming months of the season. Either way, they are in!
#4 Las Vegas Aces win the 2021 title
Can the Aces win a championship in 2021? While a lot of critics will probably say no, especially after they got swept by the Seattle Storm in this year's finals, the addition of Liz Cambage and Kelsey Plum could change the conversation. In fact, it could turn them into a powerhouse team that muscles their way into the postseason once again.
Look for the Las Vegas Aces to be a title contender this year and maybe even win it all.
#3 Kyle Busch comes back to win the 2021 title
Kyle Busch has had what can only be described as a tough season, and you have to wonder if he will be able to recover from it. Still, everyone has bad seasons, and it s not always indicative of how a driver's future will go.
Expect Kyle Busch to put in a lot of simulator work during the offseason and come into 2021 hell-bent on a championship. It shouldn t be that difficult, especially with ten years of Cup Series experience and Joe Gibbs Racing equipment behind him, but who knows if Busch s slump is permanent or not.
#2 Kurt Busch walks away from the sport after 2021 season
Kurt Busch has had quite the career in the Cup series, and while he has still proven to be a playoff contender, father time might be catching up to him. NASCAR s younger group of drivers is on his heels, a reason why Chip Ganassi Racing might choose not to renew Kurt Busch s contract after 2021.
This might finally be the end of his 20-year Cup Series career.
#1 The Las Vegas Raiders don't make it to the 2021 Super Bowl
Piggybacking off the first post, the Las Vegas Raiders have what it takes to make the playoffs, but how far can they go against some of the NFL s best teams? For example, would another matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers result in a victory this time, or will the team crack under pressure and take another loss to Tom Brady?
The Raiders are a good team right now. Maybe even an above-average team. The only problem, however, is there are better teams out there.
This means that the Raiders will most likely make the playoffs and get knocked out in the divisional or conference round.
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