Raiders Vs Skins Pregame Thread

Carr vs. Skins CBs is the biggest matchup of this game. Our offense I think matches up well, especially if our running game picks up where it left off. I also think Cousins will hit on a few more passes to his WRs, their CBs aren't all that impressive.

I also think our run D will continue to shut it down. Marshawn is good, but watching the film, I think our D line is above and beyond the likes of the Jets and Titans, at least so far.

They will struggle to get to Carr though. Dude is releasing the ball in 2.07 sec. Our DBs need to show up big again this week. I honestly think we may matchup well. Our D has been good at smothering short passes and screens and this has been a big part of the Raiders offense. 89% of their completed passes have been "short passes". Breeland and Norman can shutdown Cooper and Crabtree, Fuller can pickup the screens. I think the mid range passes (especially to TEs) is our biggest vulnerability, and Carr has those balls out nearly as quick as a screen. It's a tough matchup, but I think our DBs could potentially slow Carr down. The Jets did not jam well at the line. I think that is a strength of our corners, and if the WR is off the timing of the route it could lead to picks and/or more opportunities for sacks.

Which brings me to my next key to the game cliche, win the TO battle. Last week, the Raiders scored at least 2 TDs set up be the Jets self inflicted turnovers. They are too good to give them easy opportunities.

Oakland clearly present at this point as the better all around team, but I think we match up well, the D is confident and getting better, and Offense is slowly coming along. Hopefully, Kirk and his weapons get back on track enough this week to make a difference.

Skins 34-30


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31-24 Raiders.
I think the AFC West could be the best division top to bottom. The Raiders have a top 2 or 3 O-line and a D that's getting better. IMO they are legitimate contenders. Skins' best shot is if the play ball control O and win the turnover battle. They can't win a shootout; Carr won't make the mistakes Cousins will.

Carr vs. Skins CBs is the biggest matchup of this game. Our offense I think matches up well, especially if our running game picks up where it left off. I also think Cousins will hit on a few more passes to his WRs, their CBs aren't all that impressive.

I also think our run D will continue to shut it down. Marshawn is good, but watching the film, I think our D line is above and beyond the likes of the Jets and Titans, at least so far.

They will struggle to get to Carr though. Dude is releasing the ball in 2.07 sec. Our DBs need to show up big again this week. I honestly think we may matchup well. Our D has been good at smothering short passes and screens and this has been a big part of the Raiders offense. 89% of their completed passes have been "short passes". Breeland and Norman can shutdown Cooper and Crabtree, Fuller can pickup the screens. I think the mid range passes (especially to TEs) is our biggest vulnerability, and Carr has those balls out nearly as quick as a screen. It's a tough matchup, but I think our DBs could potentially slow Carr down. The Jets did not jam well at the line. I think that is a strength of our corners, and if the WR is off the timing of the route it could lead to picks and/or more opportunities for sacks.

Which brings me to my next key to the game cliche, win the TO battle. Last week, the Raiders scored at least 2 TDs set up be the Jets self inflicted turnovers. They are too good to give them easy opportunities.

Oakland clearly present at this point as the better all around team, but I think we match up well, the D is confident and getting better, and Offense is slowly coming along. Hopefully, Kirk and his weapons get back on track enough this week to make a difference.

Skins 34-30


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Like Keim said today...Raiders defense is very vulnerable especially at lb and cornerback. Lots of opportunities with matchup problems vs passing game IF Cousins can get it together.

One matchup I'm dying to see:

Beastmode vs Zach Brown Band. Shit is gonna get physical.

Raiders 38
Skins 21
I picked us to lose last week, and to win the week before. I am doing this for the team. HTTR!
Wouldn't be shocked if we got our asses kicked. Wouldn't be shocked if we win. Would be shocked if we won big because we just don't do such things. Also am remembering the superbowl we were supposed to spank the Raiders. I was just a kid, but I literally got ill and threw up at halftime of that game. Still have a comic i cut out of one of the papers before hand. It is Riggins standing on the field in a very defiant manner with all the Raiders defense buried up to their necks. Alzado and company. We were supposed to destroy them. I guess i am still not over it huh?

Or Tomsula and Torrian Gray, really. I think Fewell was a fuckin turd in particular. And Tomsula is a beast.

Good point.
I forgot to include Breeland in the guys we already know playing better than last year. Bree is just back to his normal self, which he clearly wasn't last year under Fewell and Barry.

Like Keim said today...Raiders defense is very vulnerable especially at lb and cornerback. Lots of opportunities with matchup problems vs passing game IF Cousins can get it together.

One matchup I'm dying to see:

Beastmode vs Zach Brown Band. Shit is gonna get physical.

Yop, I just hope Foster is ready to play. Having had 11 shoulders dislocations myself, I can tell you it takes one tough mofo (and a lot of pills) to be ready to play football a week later...

We'll need Mason against the Raiders.

Our D-Line is going to have to play at its best this week. If Beastmode gets started, he'll set up Carr and their passing game. That could ruin our chances.

I was at the sports bar at the MGM last night and just about all of the people there were dressed in Raider gear. I expect there's going to be a lot of black in the stands at Fed Ex tomorrow..

I was at the sports bar at the MGM last night and just about all of the people there were dressed in Raider gear. I expect there's going to be a lot of black in the stands at Fed Ex tomorrow..

The Raiders are going to become my 2nd favorite team when they move to Vegas. Solely so I have an excuse to go at least 8 times a year lol. Super short flight from San Diego.

The Raiders are going to become my 2nd favorite team when they move to Vegas. Solely so I have an excuse to go at least 8 times a year lol. Super short flight from San Diego.

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