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Keys to Victory: Oakland Raiders vs. Carolina Panthers

By Tyler Dickson

Nov 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) flips the ball after a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) flips the ball after a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball in the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball in the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Don’t Let Cam Turn Into SuperCam

Last year’s MVP Cam Newton comes to town, and while he might not be putting up flashy numbers like last year, he is still the player of that level of ability and he can bring it any game.

Cam can attack you with his arm at any level of the field and is arguably the best running quarterback the game has ever seen. On the year, Cam has thrown for 2,180 yards with 11 TDs and 7 INTs.

The problem isn’t just Cam, it is also the supporting cast around him. He may have the worst offensive line in the league, which is music to the ears of Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin. If the Raiders secondary can hold off against Olsen and Contain/Spy Cam, they’ll have the opportunity for sacks all game long.

Outside of Cam’s tight end, he lacks elite talent for support. While Ginn Jr. can stretch the field, he is DHB like with his hands. Kelvin Benjamin and Devin Funchess matchup pretty well with the Oakland cornerbacks, so that physical battles will be something to keep an eye on.

Don’t let Cam be “Super Cam” and you win, plain and simple.

Summary

The Raiders can’t rest on their laurels in this division with the Chiefs and Broncos nipping at their heels every week. They need another win here.

I could write in a key to victory about the defense every week but we are 8-2 and I couldn’t be happier.

Just Win, Baby.

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