There are some impressive stats that have come from the Raiders' during their 3-0 start. But none are more astounding than this one -- they have given up exactly ZERO (0) points in the fourth quarter. Literally no points in the most important quarter of the game. Unreal.
#Raiders are first team since 2022 Colts and Vikings to allow 0 points in 4th quarter in first 3 games.
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) September 28, 2026
Raiders are first team since 1996 Chargers to have 7 takeaways in 4th quarter in first 3 games https://t.co/uUXAIbdZRX
As Josh Dubow of the AP points out, no team has shut out their opponents in the final period over the first three games the past three seasons.
Helping them to accomplish that has been takeaways. Seven of the team's league-leading nine takeaways have come in the fourth
quarter, including four this past Sunday in New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Raiders offense scored two touchdowns to come from behind for the win.
Even still, the Raiders were never more than one score ahead. And the Saints had proven the first two weeks that no lead was safe. Making the Raiders the first team this season to keep them from scoring in the fourth.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders defense shutting out opponents in 4th quarter thus far
