4 reasons the Oakland Raiders will beat the Houston Texans in Week 8

By Nick Ellis | Oct 24, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 22: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders and teammates gather in the players tunnel before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Oakland Raiders 34-14.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 20: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans warms up before the start of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

Raiders defensive line vs. J.J. Watt

One thing that nobody can hate on the Raiders for is their offensive line, and this may be the first time all season that the Raiders have all five starters on the field. The status of Trent Brown is still questionable, but if he is in, the Raiders’ chances of winning skyrocket.

Both Kolton Miller and Trent Brown have held off elite pass rushers all season, keeping a clean pocket for Derek Carr against even some of the best defenses in the league. If the Raiders offensive line can hold off Khalil Mack, they should be able to keep JJ Watt out of the backfield, as well.

Jacoby Brissett was given a clean pocket last week and torched the Texans for four touchdowns. Derek Carr should be able to do the same thing against Houston given the opportunity.

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