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5 Oakland Raiders who helped themselves vs. Tennessee Titans

By Thomas Wheaton

NASHVILLE, TN- SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Derek Carr No. 4 of the Oakland Raiders gets calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Nissan Stadium on September 10, 2017 In Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) )
NASHVILLE, TN- SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Derek Carr No. 4 of the Oakland Raiders gets calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Nissan Stadium on September 10, 2017 In Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) ) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 26: Cordarrelle Patterson No. 84 of the Oakland Raiders makes a touchdown reception in the first quarter agaisnt the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 26: Cordarrelle Patterson No. 84 of the Oakland Raiders makes a touchdown reception in the first quarter agaisnt the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

3. Cordarrelle Patterson

Cordarrelle Patterson, along with tight end Jared Cook, were the Raiders’ premier free agent acquisitions (if you don’t include landing Lynch). Coming from Minnesota, Patterson is a talented return specialist and a wide receiver with a lot of potential that has so far gone untapped. He signed a two-year deal worth $5.25 million, but it can be voided after the first season.

Clearly brought in to help alleviate some of the pressure after losing some key special teamers, Patterson did just that on Sunday. He had a kickoff return for 41 yards, and made some nice plays in special team coverage.

He only managed one reception for two yards and one carry for five yards, but he was not called upon very much.  Hopefully Todd Downing can figure out some ways to get the ball in his hands, because when he has it, he can do some special things.

On his return, Patterson displayed his blistering pace, speeding past several defenders. The Raiders employed Jalen Richard as a return man last season, but Patterson is a clear upgrade over Richard. He proved his worth and then some with his special teams play.

If Patterson continues to have these types of impacts, he will be well worth the $5 million the Raiders are paying him. He really helped himself get off to a good start in the Silver and Black, and should be very confident heading into Week 2. If the Raiders can get him more opportunities on the offensive side of the ball, Patterson can be a real weapon for the Raiders.

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