After an opening-week defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Raiders are facing another tough road test this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
Take a look at what the Ravens' players and coaches had to say ahead of Week 2.
On what to expect from the Raiders:
"We expect a very good football team. It's a very physical football team, a hard-playing team, a tough team, lots of speed, a dominant defensive front four and front seven. [They have] an aggressive, fast secondary who can break on the ball and tackle very well. Just a really good defense. And then offensively, a big physical offensive line, a talented receiving corps, an elite receiving corps across the board – tight ends [and] wide receivers, of course. You know who their guys are, and they're great players. We've played Gardner Minshew before, and he's beaten us before. So, we have all the respect in the world for him as a quarterback. We know how talented and good he is. We're looking forward to the challenge, and it will be quite a challenge." – Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh
On the team's mindset entering an AFC matchup with the Raiders:
"Looking forward to this game. [You] know, led by a great coach in [Head Coach Antonio] Pierce. ... And then the defense – I know those guys play well. Excited about the matchup. They pride themselves on physicality, and so do we, so it'll be a good one. It'll be the home opener, so [it's a] great way to open up the season at home." – Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith
On the Raiders offense:
"They have great playmakers. We have to be able to cover their skill and stop the run. I think if we stop the run and cover their skill – obviously you speak about Davante Adams – he's one of the top receivers this league has. They have some good young pieces as well, a good running back, a solid offensive line, so we have to limit the explosive plays, make them have to go down the field and make them have to drive the ball, and then if the ball's in the air [and there's] opportunities for us to take it away, we have to take the football away." - Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr
"They have some talented tight ends. I played with Mike Mayer in college for a couple years – he's a great guy, a great player. Gardner Minshew's a great quarterback; he beat us last year at home. Good running back; good run scheme; great receivers as well." – Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton
On facing QB Gardner Minshew II:
"He is a veteran, been in the league for a while. He's very crafty. I'm excited about the matchup. [I] know he's very elusive in the pocket, can make guys miss, but we've got to stick true to who we are as a defense and apply pressure. And when you apply pressure, [you] can force some mistakes." - Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith
On WR Davante Adams and the Raiders offense:
"He is definitely a top receiver of our generation. ... He's one of the best to do it at his position. The utmost respect to him and everything he's done, and it's going to be a challenge for us going against him and everybody else that they have on their team." - Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton
On DE Maxx Crosby:
"Certainly a game wrecker, no doubt about it. One of the best players in football. A very unpredictable player because of his high level of energy. He brings it every single play. He plays almost every single snap. He's up field, he's underneath, he's into you, he's back around the back side, he's spinning, he's knocking your hands off, he's running to the ball. He's just a game wrecker – to use that word is exactly the right word. We're going to have to do everything we can, but you can't put 11 guys on one guy. You have to handle all 11 of their guys as well. So, we're going to have to do a great job with their whole defense, and definitely, he's the guy you put the dot on and understand that he's the top guy that you need to look out for." – Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh
"He is a great player. He's got a lot of different stuff. Just shutting him down, that's the plan." – Ravens offensive lineman Patrick Mekari
On DE Maxx Crosby and his play in the most recent Ravens-Raiders matchup in 2021:
"High motor. That guy, he's a great edge rusher, man. My hat's off to him. He was high motor. He was just going at it all game. I was like, 'This man here ...' I was laughing with Maxx. He was trying to get after me, and I was talking trash back. He was like, 'But I love your game, Lamar,' and stuff like that. But he's a great edge rusher. He's definitely a great edge rusher." – Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson
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On the challenges DT Christian Wilkins and DE Maxx Crosby present:
"They are good players. Sometimes there's not much you can do but block them. With 98, Crosby, they're going to move him all over the place. It's based on the defense, based on the call, based on what they're in. He does like to play on the right side, and I'd say he's probably over there 75 to 80 percent of the time, but he will be on the left side. [Wilkins] is a good player as well, so we're going to do our best to scheme any way we can get to him to help those guys out." - Ravens offensive line coach George Warhop
As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, view past matchups between the two teams.
Oakland Raiders guard Steve Wisniewski (76), wide receiver Tim Brown (81), defensive tackle Russell Maryland (67), quarterback Jeff George (3), linebacker Greg Biekert (54) and punter Leo Araguz (2) walk out to the center of the field for the coin toss before the regular season away game against the the Baltimore Ravens at Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards, Sunday, November 8, 1998, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders guard Steve Wisniewski (76), wide receiver Tim Brown (81), defensive tackle Russell Maryland (67), quarterback Jeff George (3), linebacker Greg Biekert (54) and punter Leo Araguz (2) during the coin toss before the regular season away game against the the Baltimore Ravens at Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards, Sunday, November 8, 1998, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown (81) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2003, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter (84) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2003, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Rice (80) goes up for a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2003, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Roderick Coleman (57) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2003, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders center/guard/tackle Adam Treu (62) blocks during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, December 14, 2003, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Carr (23) returns a kick during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 17, 2006, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders punter Shane Lechler punts during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 17, 2006, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders defense end Tyler Brayton (91) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 17, 2006, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders defense end Grant Irons (96) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 17, 2006, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Andrew Walter (16) passes during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, September 17, 2006, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Ricky Brown (57) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens (81) makes a catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) passes during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders defensive back Gibril Wilson (28) forces a fumble during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Thomas Howard (53) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders tight end Zach Miller (80) makes a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) passes during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, January 3, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 11, 2012, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) passes during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 11, 2012, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Michael Huff (24) breaks up a pass during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 11, 2012, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) makes a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, September 20, 2015, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) celebrates with fans after making a 12-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, September 20, 2015, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a 29-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, September 20, 2015, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a 23-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 2, 2016, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) rushes during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 2, 2016, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders defensive back Sean Smith (21) breaks up a pass during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 2, 2016, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Denico Autry (96) recovers a fumble during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 2, 2016, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Stacy McGee (92) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, October 2, 2016, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a 41-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) runs after making a catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) goes for a catch during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) blocks for running back Doug Martin (28) during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Baltimore, Md.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Baltimore, Md.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks for a receiver during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) dives into the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium, Monday, September 13, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.
