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5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 6

By Pete Hernandez III

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Derek Carr #4 and Johnny Townsend #5 congratulate Matt McCrane #3 of the Oakland Raiders after McCrane kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Cleveland Browns at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Derek Carr #4 and Johnny Townsend #5 congratulate Matt McCrane #3 of the Oakland Raiders after McCrane kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Cleveland Browns at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders runs in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders runs in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Stability at quarterback

Derek Carr has faced plenty of criticism through five games into the regular season, and some of hit has been warranted. Carr leads the league in interceptions thrown on the season with eight to his name, and with just seven touchdowns on the year that ratio makes it tough for Oakland to come away with victories.

However, Carr has managed to have some stellar games this season that have been overshadowed by untimely turnovers. Last week against the Los Angeles Chargers Carr went 24-33, averaged eight yards per throw, and ended the day with a 94 QBR. Yet the headlines surrounded his goal-line interception (even though Oakland was already trailing 20-6).

Carr simply must not over think his decision-making, there are a good number of interceptions that could be taken back had he made the right choice rather than trying to do too much. After hearing the critics all week-long, look for him to again have a solid completion percentage and for his TD: INT ratio to be much more satisfactory.

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