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Oakland Raiders Week 3 opponent preview: Minnesota Vikings

By Daniel Davis

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Middle linebacker Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings takes the field against the Atlanta Falconsin the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 08: Middle linebacker Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings takes the field against the Atlanta Falconsin the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 15: Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders catches a pass over Bashaud Breeland #21 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter of an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 15: Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders catches a pass over Bashaud Breeland #21 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter of an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

The Oakland Raiders travel to Minnesota to start a two-game series in the Midwest. Looking at the Vikings, here are some weaknesses the Raiders could exploit.

The Oakland Raiders have a tough team on their hands as they travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in Week 3. The Vikings specifically have a strong running game with Dalvin Cook leading the charge.

However, strong it is, the offensive line is barely average, except for the guards Pat Elflein, and Josh Kline. On the 57 plays the offense was on the field, the guards only allowed two pressures and missed one block collectively.

While their pass blocking was a lot to be desired, their run-blocking is second to none I believe. That will be a tough task for a Raiders team that dominated against the run this past weekend, but struggled mightily against the pass.

Here are some strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the Vikings.

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