I’m going to make this short and to the point because I’m watching the World Series right now. The Raiders visit Tennessee this week to take on the Titans.
My dream of getting to see Kerry Collins start against us isn’t going to come true as Vince Young is back from injury this week. The Raiders’ defense will have their hands full with him and running back, LenDale White. Gerard Warren is still injured and Stuart Schweigert is still healthy so the Raiders could have a hard time here. They need to rush the passer effectively, or Young is going to kill them.
Offensively, the Raiders are going to find it difficult establishing the run. The Titans rank first in the NFL in rushing defense. They are spearheaded by defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. The way to beat Tennessee’s defense is by passing the ball. Culpepper NEEDS to have a good game and the receivers have to start getting open.
That may seem oversimplified, but it’s really not. The Titans are going to be a tough team to beat, but Oakland will have a chance to show that they have the fortitude needed to win a game when their season is basically hanging in the balance. I think the Raiders will pull it out 17-16, but it’s going to take everything they’ve got.
Fantasy Football Impact
If you have LaMont Jordan, you may want to consider benching him this week. I see another sub-par performance from this week against this defense. Also, don’t get carried away with Titans kicker, Rob Bironas. He set the NFL record for field goals in a game last week with 8. All that means is that he probably won’t kick another one for 3 weeks.
Play Young and White. I see both of them racking up the rushing yards against Oakland.
My dream of getting to see Kerry Collins start against us isn’t going to come true as Vince Young is back from injury this week. The Raiders’ defense will have their hands full with him and running back, LenDale White. Gerard Warren is still injured and Stuart Schweigert is still healthy so the Raiders could have a hard time here. They need to rush the passer effectively, or Young is going to kill them.
Offensively, the Raiders are going to find it difficult establishing the run. The Titans rank first in the NFL in rushing defense. They are spearheaded by defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. The way to beat Tennessee’s defense is by passing the ball. Culpepper NEEDS to have a good game and the receivers have to start getting open.
That may seem oversimplified, but it’s really not. The Titans are going to be a tough team to beat, but Oakland will have a chance to show that they have the fortitude needed to win a game when their season is basically hanging in the balance. I think the Raiders will pull it out 17-16, but it’s going to take everything they’ve got.
Fantasy Football Impact
If you have LaMont Jordan, you may want to consider benching him this week. I see another sub-par performance from this week against this defense. Also, don’t get carried away with Titans kicker, Rob Bironas. He set the NFL record for field goals in a game last week with 8. All that means is that he probably won’t kick another one for 3 weeks.
Play Young and White. I see both of them racking up the rushing yards against Oakland.
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