4 reasons the Oakland Raiders will beat the Chicago Bears in Week 5

By Nick Ellis | Oct 5, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 29: Lamarcus Joyner #29 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after making a tackle for a loss during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Derek Carr’s quick release

Most Raiders fans hate that Derek Carr often throws to his check-downs and gets rid of the ball in a hurry, but against a team like the Bears, that is a good thing. Carr is going to have no time to make a big play this week, so he is going to need to get rid of the ball in a hurry.

Expect a big game from Darren Waller, catching a ton of balls for five yards or less on quick plays. The Raiders should also look to get Josh Jacobs involved in the passing game out of the backfield on some run-pass options.

The Raiders have a strong group of quick wide receivers that the Raiders could look to throw a lot of screens to with Renfrow, Harris, and Davis, and maybe work some end-arounds in too. The Raiders are going to have to be quick and creative to beat the Bears, two words that describe Gruden’s offense.

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