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5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 11

By Pete Hernandez III

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 12: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the football past cornerback David Amerson #29 of the Oakland Raiders during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 20-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 12: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the football past cornerback David Amerson #29 of the Oakland Raiders during the first half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 20-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 24: Lenzy Pipkins #41 of the Green Bay Packers breaks up the pass to Marcell Ateman #88 of the Oakland Raiders in the endzone but gets called for pass interference on the play during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 24: Lenzy Pipkins #41 of the Green Bay Packers breaks up the pass to Marcell Ateman #88 of the Oakland Raiders in the endzone but gets called for pass interference on the play during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver struggles

The injury bug has been a consistent them for the 2018 Raiders, with the offensive line and running back positions being affected. Now the latest group to hit the injury bug has been the receiving unit. Martavis Bryant is out for Sunday’s game in Arizona, with Jordy Nelson also looking likely out as well.

With the two veterans out it leaves the opportunity for new faces to get valuable playing time, Marcell Ateman being on the of them. After spending much of the season on the practice squad, he has a golden opportunity ahead of him, although he’ll face a challenge playing on the road, with Patrick Peterson playing in the secondary no less.

After scoring just three field goals in the past two games, it’s entirely possible for Oakland to finally have their bounce back game in Arizona, with the passing game playing a vital role. However we should keep our expectations realistic, based on what we’ve seen this season it’s a possibility that the receiving corps might struggle on Sunday.

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