Oakland Raiders: 5 players who must be better in Week 5

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 15: Jalen Richard #30 of the Oakland Raiders rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Don Feria/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 15: Jalen Richard #30 of the Oakland Raiders rushes with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 15, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Don Feria/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: MattMcCrane #3 of the Oakland Raiders kicks a 28 yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Cleveland Browns 45-42 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: MattMcCrane #3 of the Oakland Raiders kicks a 28 yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Cleveland Browns 45-42 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The Oakland Raiders finally put one in the win column this past weekend, and will look to continue their winning ways inside the division on Sunday.

Heading into their Week 5 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, the Oakland Raiders know there is plenty of work to be done, despite winning their first game this past Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. The Raiders allowed 42 points to rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Browns offense, and it does not get any easier facing Philip Rivers on Sunday.

Rivers can still fling it, and with all the big plays the Raiders have allowed this season, you can be sure he is going to take his shots downfield. The Chargers have gotten out to a 2-2 start to the 2018 season, but have not looked like the team most expected to win the AFC West this year.

Oakland got a good effort from a ton of players in their victory last weekend, including Derek Carr, who threw for over 400 yards against the Browns. The defense actually forced some turnovers for once, and they were able to escape with the victory, despite allowing nearly 500 yards to Cleveland.

Here are five Raiders who must be better in Week 5.

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