Oakland Raiders Week 7 X-Factors against the Green Bay Packers

By Matt Holder | Oct 19, 2019

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Derek Carr No. 4 and Gabe Jackson No. 66 of the Oakland Raiders stand on the sidelines as the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their 19-10 win at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 29: Kolton Miller #74 of the Oakland Raiders warms-up before the start of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

Kolton Miller

Through the draft and free agent signings, Green Bay has heavily invested in its pass rush. The investment has paid off as the team is tied for sixth with 18 sacks on the season. A year ago this would be a major concern for the Silver and Black, however, Miller’s improvement dampens the issue.

The Raiders left tackle has only allowed nine quarterback pressures this season, and is coming off his best game where he pitched a shutout. Expecting the sophomore to repeat his week five efforts is unrealistic, but the team needs him to continue playing at a high level. Edge defenders Za’Darius and Preston Smith have combined for 60 pressures and both rank in the top 15 at the position.

Miller needs to continue to show that his play last year was a result of getting adjusted to the league, and not indicative of who he is as a player. If he falls short, it could be a long day for the Raiders offense.

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