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5 realistic expectations for the Oakland Raiders in Week 17

By Brad Weiss

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of their NFL football game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of their NFL football game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Jordy Nelson #82 of the Oakland Raiders catches a ball as he warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Jordy Nelson #82 of the Oakland Raiders catches a ball as he warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

The Oakland Raiders will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, and here are five realistic expectations for the Silver and Black.

In their final game of the 2018 NFL season, the Oakland Raiders will travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have the opportunity to win their third straight AFC West title with a win on Sunday, and the Raiders would like nothing more than to play the role of spoiler against their division rival.

Lately, the Raiders have been playing a much better brand of football, as Derek Carr has mastered Jon Gruden’s offense. Carr has not thrown an interception since Week 5, and the Raiders offense has done much better despite the fact they traded away Amari Cooper at the trade deadline.

Oakland’s defense has also looked a lot better in recent weeks, as guys like Gareon Conley and Karl Joseph have started to live up to their first round selections. Conley may be out again this weekend against the Chiefs, so it will be interesting to see how the Raiders match up against the strong passing attack of Patrick Mahomes and company.

Here are five realistic expectations for the Raiders in Week 17.

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