Week 6 Preview: Oakland Raiders (1-3) vs Atlanta Falcons (5-0)…


                                                                                                                  Now 2 weeks ago the Raiders went into the game against Payton Manning and the Broncos leading most to believe that they would turn it around against a team they have performed well against over the years. But unfortunately they were trounced by those Broncos in Denver. But now fast forward to Week 6 and very difficult matchup against the undefeated Atlanta Falcons. This is a team that is playing at a top level in recent weeks on both sides of the ball. Can the Raiders get their running game going against a solid Falcons defensive line. Can Carson Palmer turn his flat season around and help the Raiders get a wild card spot?....

Game #6 – Oakland Raiders at Atlanta Falcons

Offense: OAK B-/ATL A- : The Raiders offense has been anemic at times this year. They have also had times in which they have shown life. The injuries that have been troubling the Raiders all season seem to be coming to an end. With the offense back at about 90% the Raiders should provide some matchup problems for the Atlanta defense. McFadden should be able to get his game going running around the edges and getting to the outside on this defense. As for the Falcons offense Matty ice should get his 300+yards and 1 or 2 TD’s in which should be another Falcons win…

Defense: OAK C+/ATL B+: The Raiders defense has looked bad against the run in recent weeks. And that is what worries me about this game. If Turner gets his motor running early in this game it will be a long day for the Raiders and their front 7. But I have belief that if the Raiders play at their best that they can make a game of this and still be in it in the 4th Quarter. The Falcons defense on the other hand has been performing at a high level all season long and they should be able to frustrate Carson Palmer most of the day. But like I said previously if the Raiders can get McFadden going it will open it up for Palmer and the speedsters that they have in the Wideout core. But we will have to wait and see till Sunday huh?...

Special Teams: OAK B+/ATL B: The Raiders have the advantage in special teams. Because as much as like Matt Bryant. If it comes down to the kicker in this game I will put my money on Janko before Bryant any day of the week. And it dosent need to be said that Lechler is the best punter in football with only is counterpart across the bay coming close. If it’s a close game this could be where the Raiders pull it out…

Final Score: Falcons 28, Raiders 21

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