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)
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: Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden walks out to the field ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 07: Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden walks out to the field ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

The Raiders can beat the Seahawks

This is not the same Seahawks team that looked to be a potential dynasty a few years back, they’re 2-3 on the season and there’s good reason for that. A 2-3 record sure looks different on paper, but there’s just one win separating Seattle from Oakland’s record right now, and the Raiders have a good shot at leaving Wembley with the same record as the Seahawks.

A win on Sunday could send the Raiders home with a positive boost heading into their bye week. The Raiders cannot afford to lay an egg as they did last week, and they realize this coming into their matchup in London. While the start to the season has not been what they may have hoped for, they have a generous schedule of opponents these next few weeks and it begins with Seattle.

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Despite the start to the season, there is plenty that is salvageable going forward if this team takes the step in the right direction. That begins on Sunday and in order to take that step they’ll need to a convincing win against the Seahawks.