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4 reasons the Oakland Raiders will beat the Detroit Lions in Week 9

By Nick Ellis

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders reacts during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders reacts during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 27: Devon Kennard #42 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown on a fumble recovery during the first quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on October 27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 27: Devon Kennard #42 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown on a fumble recovery during the first quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on October 27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

The Lions Defense

Despite being a playoff contender, the Lions currently have one of the worst defense in the NFL. The team allows over 420 yards per game, ranking 31st in the league in that category. On the other hand, the Raiders have been easily moving the ball against much better defenses.

The Lions allow over 130 rushing yards per game, meaning Josh Jacobs should have another monster game. The Raiders held back on using Jacobs too much last week, but assuming he is back healthy again, expect the Raiders to feed him all game.

The Lions also have the worst passing defense in the NFL, allowing over 289 passing yards per game. Derek Carr has played lights out lately, so expect a big game for this offense overall.

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