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Oakland Raiders Week 14 X-Factors against the Tennessee Titans

By Matt Holder

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after his touchdown in the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after his touchdown in the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Maurice Hurst #73 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after sacking Chase Daniel #4 of the Chicago Bears (not pictured) on the last play of the game during the match between the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 06: Maurice Hurst #73 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after sacking Chase Daniel #4 of the Chicago Bears (not pictured) on the last play of the game during the match between the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) /

Maurice Hurst

It’s no coincidence that all the defensive x-factors are linemen. As previously mentioned, the Titans have a prolific rushing attack and an offensive line that is weak in pass protection. This game will be won in the trenches, so the Silver and Black need their big guys to rise to the occasion.

After what was a relatively quiet start to the season, Hurst has played his best ball as of late. In three of the last four games, he has posted some of the highest PFF grades of his career and is starting to get more pressure on the quarterback. With how porous Tennessee’s offensive line is, the Michigan alum should continue this trend.

The Titans starting interior offensive linemen: Ben Jones, Rodger Saffold, and Nate Davis; have allowed a combined 15 sacks on the year. Granted, Derrick Henry isn’t putting up those ridiculous numbers without help up front, so Tennessee’s offensive line is not completely inept and is significantly better in run-blocking. Getting pressure shouldn’t be too much of an issue for Hurst and if he can hold his own against the run, the defensive lineman could put together a career day.

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