X-Factors for Raiders vs. Saints

These are the players that could be the primary x-factors in the Las Vegas Raiders matchup with the New Orleans Saints

One thing that the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints have in common is that they've had multiple players who've stepped up and surprised this season. 

It presents a situation where any number of players could make plays that swing the momentum of the game on Sunday. 

Taysom Hill 

What better place to start than with arguably the ultimate gadget player in the NFL. 

That's what Taysom Hill has been to the Saints, filling in as a quarterback, runner and receiver during his now six-year tenure in New Orleans. 

Hill's currently classified as a tight end, but he's one in name only. The Saints have found ways to get him the ball in a variety of situations. 

Hill can have games where he flashes talent, like when he rushed nine times for 112 yards and three touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks. 

He can have plenty of others where he might see only a few touches, making Hill's usage a significant factor heading into Sunday. 

Clelin Ferrell 

Some Raider fans may have forgotten about defensive end Clelin Ferrell all together with him coming off the bench this season, but things may be starting to change. 

Ferrell got his first extended amount of playing time this season against the Houston Texans, getting three total tackles and a half-sack playing 41 snaps. 

With the recent trade of defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, it could open up the opportunity for Ferrell to get a bigger look in the d-line rotation. 

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