Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
The Raiders are making a push for the playoffs halfway through the season, along with many other teams. One team that is almost a lock to make the playoffs as of now is the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens currently sit at 6-2 after a dominant win over the New England Patriots, and they should improve to 7-2 after facing the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have not won a single game this season, sitting at 0-8 as of now, and in full control of the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Raiders fans can get a lot out of this game, watching one of the most entertaining teams in the NFL in the Ravens, a team the Raiders could face in the playoffs if they get there, as well as their next opponent in the Bengals. Cincinnati has made the move away from Andy Dalton at the quarterback position, as rookie Ryan Finley will make his first NFL start against one of the better defenses in the league on Sunday.
The Bengals should not be an issue for the Raiders next week, but it does not hurt to get associated with a future opponent. With the move to Finley, the Bengals will likely struggle, as Baltimore is coming off a huge win against the New England Patriots last weekend.