5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 6

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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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on the ground in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field on October 7, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

Russell Wilson is vulnerable

Russell Wilson has been sacked 18 times this season, good for second-most of all quarterbacks. There’s a simple explanation for that: the Seattle offensive line is suspect, and that spells good things for this Raiders pass rush.

After a breakout performance two weeks ago in their lone win, Maurice Hurst was humbled last week in Los Angeles. Bruce Irvin managed just one sack on Philip Rivers, and Arden Key has not gotten his inaugural sack of the season. Those three should benefit from the matchup on Sunday with a chance to really pressure Wilson all game.

What has really hounded the Raiders defensive momentum is the big plays. While some are the result of excellent play design, some are the result of giving the quarterback too much time to work in the pocket, allowing the receivers to adjust and make the play for a huge gain. Oakland can countermeasure by pressuring Russell Wilson on Sunday.

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