Division rivalries always bring out the best in teams. No matter how much a team is struggling, playing a division rival fires up an opponent like no other, especially in football. As the Raiders prepare on a short week to play in the mile high altitude, after suffering a 20 point home defeat to the
Broncos Not Taking Raiders Lightly
Has Carr leading the Raiders ever won in Denver? I don’t believe so.
This is a big game, as reasons pointed out in the article. Division opponent, on the road. Games with playoff implications are not necessarily in the later quarter of the season. This week 2 game has playoff implications.
Carr has to rebound.
Offensive line has to step up to get the running game going. This is especially important to limit long 3rd downs.
Pass rush has to improve. If not, it’s going to be a long day for the defense.
Raiders have to win the turnover battle
Yes. Game where he had horrible first half and defense held Denver to field goals. Mack had a big game and Carr threw TD in 2nd half to win. Believe it was JDR’s first season.
15-12 final