What can the Raiders do for an encore after beating the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs? How about upsetting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are fresh from routing the undefeated Green Bay Packers. The Chiefs were considered by many the best team in the league when the Raiders rode into Arrowhead Stadium and stunned them with
Raiders play ‘best’ team in league for second straight game
It’s going to be tough sledding going against the Bucs defense. Raiders need to run the ball effectively so offensive line needs to show up. Bucs defense this past Sunday were shooting gaps and Packers offense stalled.
We need the O line to set the tone – any chance of Incognito being back in? If Richie is there, our first string five could really make a statement against a very strong D. Key for the O is to get some kind of run game going but also to give DC time to rediscover the confidence he showed in the win against KC – opening up the passing game just might set up Jacobs for a big day and Waller, Renfrow and Ingold on short/intermediate routes could be the key for keeping drives going. About time we saw some jet sweeps and reverses using Ruggs’ speed too…. just to keep the Bucs off balance.
Interesting to see what approach Guenther takes. Given Brady’s age, I’m all for the old Al Davis approach of hitting him hard, early and often. If Littleton can make his mark covering Gronk or receivers in the flat, we might just blitz the old guy out of his rhythm…. Maxx is due a really big game.
Close contest coming but I think we win by 3 – 31 v 28.
Go Raiders – Just Win Baby!!!
Could not agree more. Consistent protection and blocking from the O line and consistent pressure from the D line are keys to victory! Aggressive passing is the key to open up the running game.