Week 16 at Los Angeles Chargers
While Los Angeles has struggled this season, the team is still more than capable of beating any opponent left of the schedule. For example, the Chargers pulled off a double-digit upset over the Green Bay Packers last week. Regardless of how week 10 plays out, the Raiders will have their hands full in this matchup.
The Bolts offense features two players who are matchup nightmares for Oakland: tight end Hunter Henry and running back Austin Ekeler. The Silver and Black have struggled to cover both of those positions in the passing game, and those two are two of the better pass catchers at their respective positions. While this game is winnable for the Raiders, it’s also a game they could lose.
Prediction: 24-13 Chargers
Week 17 at Denver Broncos
Prediction: 21-7 Raiders
Historically, Oakland has struggled in Denver, but the Broncos haven’t been this bad in a while. With Joe Flacco done for the season, the fate of the Mile High City rests in former sixth-round pick Brandon Allen‘s hands. Especially if the playoffs are on the line, there is no reason the Raiders should lose this game.