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Oakland Raiders Week 11 X-Factors against the Cincinnati Bengals

By Matt Holder

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball after a catch during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball after a catch during the second quarter of an NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Maxx Crosby #98 and Clelin Ferrell #96 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after an interception was thrown by Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers late in the fourth quarter at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Maxx Crosby #98 and Clelin Ferrell #96 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate after an interception was thrown by Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers late in the fourth quarter at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Clelin Ferrell

It has been a bit of a rocky start for the number four overall pick, but he’s shown a lot of promise in the last couple of weeks. In the last two contests, Ferrell has racked up two and a half sacks, 12 tackles, two for loss, and three quarterback hits. All of those marks are higher than the first six games of the rookie’s career.

Especially after stumbling out of the gate, it can be hard for a player to build confidence in his first season. It looks like Ferrell is beginning to get his swagger back and he needs to continue to take advantage of poor offensive lines, so he can keep building confidence.

Whether it’s Ryan Finley or Andy Dalton, quarterbacks are running for the lives behind Cincy’s front five. The Bengals have allowed the seventh-most sacks in the NFL and Pro Football Focus grades the team in the bottom five for pass protection.

Look for another big day for the rookie defensive end and hopefully, there are many more to come.

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