5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 4
By Brad Weiss
Nelson could go off again
Through the first two games of the 2018 season, wide receiver Jordy Nelson was pretty much invisible in the Raiders offense. He caught only three balls in his Raiders debut against the Los Angeles Rams, and followed that up with two against Denver in Week 2.
In those two games combined, Nelson was targeted only eight times, which is a number he matched during Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins. He has credited the addition of Martavis Bryant for helping him get open, and get open he did on Sunday, as he led the NFL in receiving yards in Week 3 with 173.
Nelson has the ability to get open on any play, and he is going to be a handful for the Browns secondary this weekend. He may not go for over 170 yards for the second straight week, but he could eclipse the 100-yard mark, which would go a long way in helping this Raiders offense come away with the victory.