5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 14
By Brad Weiss
Jalen Richard racks up 100 all-purpose yards
Jalen Richard coughed up a huge fumble this past weekend, one that really turned the game on it’s head against the Chiefs. In fact, all the Raiders running backs had trouble holding on to the ball, and they cannot afford to let that happen against a 7-4-1 Steelers team in Week 14.
Despite the fumble, Richard played his best game of the season on Sunday, and will likely be a feature back in the offense against the Steelers. He is a guy who can make plays happen in the backfield, and in the passing game, and he actually racked up over 120 all-purpose yards this past weekend.
Look for Richard to have that kind of impact again on Sunday, as Doug Martin is still dealing with a knee injury, and could be limited. Richard is going to get his touches, and hopefully, he can go the entire game without turning the ball over, because when he is in space, he is the Raiders best offensive weapon.