The Raiders return to the practice field to prepare for their Week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver and return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Ian Silberman (67) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders tackle Justin Murray (71) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66) and guard/tackle Kelechi Osemele (70) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
An Oakland Raiders helmet on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders fullback Keith Smith (41) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders fullback Ryan Yurachek (44) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rashard Davis (18) and head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders players and coaches on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Fadol Brown (95) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Jacquies Smith (93) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle PJ Hall (92) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Shilique Calhoun (91) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Clinton McDonald (97) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Saeed Blacknall (80) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Kyle Wilber (58) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda (53) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders guard/center Jon Feliciano (76) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Rashaan Melvin (22) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders tackle David Sharpe (68) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Oakland Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (77) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Alameda, California.
Jon Gruden ha comentado en múltiples ocasiones que el equipo no ha tirado la toalla y que ganar siempre será la prioridad. Con marca de 1-8, conseguir clasificar a la postemporada es poco probable, pero conseguir más victorias sería muy benéfico para la moral del equipo.
Esta semana los Raiders viajarán a Arizona para enfrentar a los Cardinals quienes tienen marca de 2-7. El record puede no reflejarlo, pero los Cardinals tienen muchos jugadores talentosos. Desde el esquinero Patrick Peterson hasta el corredor David Johnson, entre otros más en ambos lados del balón y como limitarlos no será sencillo.
Revisemos tres duelos que pueden llamar la atención:
La línea ofensiva de los Raiders vs. Chandler Jones
Cuando los New England Patriots intercambiaron a jones con los Arizona Cardinals años atrás, fue sorpresa para algunos, pero no para todos ya que es lo que normalmente hacen, intercambiar jugadores antes de que reciben un magno contrato y desde que Jones llegó a Arizona ha dado lo mejor de si. En los últimos tres años el egresado de Syracuse ha acumulado 36.5 capturas, 136 derribes, nueve balones forzados y tres balones recuperados. La semana pasada Jones registró dos capturas y ahora se enfrentará a una línea ofensiva que cuenta con dos novatos. Kolton Miller y Brandon Parker han enfrentado a jugadores talentosos durante la temporada y el domingo no será a excepción. Proteger a Carr ha sido difícil las ultimas dos semanas y no esta semana tampoco será sencillo.
La línea defensiva de los Raiders vs. David Johnson
Como ya se mencionó, a pesar de su marca de 2-7, los Cardinals tienen jugadores talentosos y Johnson es uno de los mejores. Esta temporada no tendrá estadísticas sobresalientes pero su versatilidad puede ser problemática para la defensiva. Es explosivo como corredor y también tiene buenas habilidades para atrapar pases. Las ultimas tres semanas la defensiva de los Raiders ha permitido mas de 100 yardas totales a diversos corredores y Johnson también podría lograrlo si la defensiva del Plata y Negro no hace los ajustes necesarios a pesar de que los Cardinals solo tienen un acarreo de 20 yardas o más en lo que va de la temporada. La línea defensiva de los Raiders necesitará ser más firme y presionar en la trinchera e idealmente los Raiders tendrán una ventaja considerable forzando a los Cardinals a tener que lanzar el balón más de la cuenta.
Receptores de los Raiders vs. Defensiva Secundaria de los Cardinals
La defensiva de los Cardinals ha permitido 11 pases de anotación en el 2018; eso los tiene empatados en primer lugar en la NFL junto con los Tennessee Titans. Por otro lado, los Raiders no han anotado un touchdown en nueve cuartos de juego. Anotar no será sencillo esta semana y los Raiders no han logrado anotar mas de seis puntos las ultimas dos semanas. No solo Carr enfrentará una difícil defensiva secundaría, sino que También no contará con varios de sus receptores habituales. En la semana, Gruden anunció que Martavis Bryant no jugará el domingo próximo y que Jordy Nelson está en duda por un golpe en la rodilla. El novato Marcell Ateman suplirá a uno de ellos en lo que será su primer partido como titular y contará con el apoyo de Brandon LaFell y Seth Roberts. Entre enfrentar una presión constante y una secundaria agresiva, Carr y sus receptores tendrán una ardua labor por delante.
