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5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 13

By Pete Hernandez III

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 19: Jared Cook No. 87 of the Oakland Raiders makes a catch at the one-yard line of the Kansas City Chiefs in the final moments of their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 19: Jared Cook No. 87 of the Oakland Raiders makes a catch at the one-yard line of the Kansas City Chiefs in the final moments of their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 10: Defensive back Steven Terrell No. 30 of the Kansas City Chiefs and strong safety Karl Joseph No. 42 of the Oakland Raiders compete for an onside kick during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 10: Defensive back Steven Terrell No. 30 of the Kansas City Chiefs and strong safety Karl Joseph No. 42 of the Oakland Raiders compete for an onside kick during the game at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

Mahomes, Hill will test Conley and Joseph

After being in the doghouse early in the season, Gareon Conley and Karl Joseph have upped their play as of late with extended playing time and snaps. Conley himself had his two highest graded games of the season the past two weeks per Pro Football Focus, and Joseph is the fourth highest graded defensive player for Oakland through Week 12.

Their grades have a high likelihood of taking a dip with Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill on deck. Mahomes and Hill each rank third in passing and receiving yards respectively this season. Unlike previous matchups with Kansas City, the Chiefs have a quarterback that can effectively evade the pocket and sling the ball downfield.

The Chiefs will likely opt towards the run game, but they’ll also have just as much success in the air despite better play of late from the Raiders secondary. Conley and Joseph will be tested, but they’ll likely play inspired as underdogs this week.

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