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5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 5

By Brad Weiss

CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 31: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - DECEMBER 31: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: MarshawnLynch No. 24 of the Oakland Raiders breaks the tackle during the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: MarshawnLynch No. 24 of the Oakland Raiders breaks the tackle during the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Raiders could score over 30 points

The Raiders offense has been rolling as of late, and are fresh off a 45-point effort against the Cleveland Browns last weekend. They scored only 13 against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, but quarterback Derek Carr is getting more and more comfortable running this new offense, and could be in for a monster game in Week 5.

Last weekend, the Chargers allowed almost 30 points to the San Francisco 49ers, which would be fine if Jimmy Garoppolo was starting for them at quarterback. The fact that CJ Beathard was able to move the ball against their defense should give Raiders fans hope that Carr and company should be able to eat up yards on Sunday.

The Raiders have had issues punching it in in the first couple weeks of the season, but they had no issues doing just that against the Browns. It looks like the offense will be humming once again in Week 5, and despite the fact that Donald Penn was put on IR, the offensive line should give Carr enough time to dissect this Chargers secondary.

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