Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders Week 7: 3 Bold Predictions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders: 3 Bold Predictions

By Nick Bailey | Oct 24, 2020

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Wide receiver Zay Jones #12 and the Las Vegas Raiders run onto the field before the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium on October 4, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bills defeated the Raiders 30-23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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Raiders defensive line will play a key role on Sunday (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders: 3 Bold Predictions

Defensive line dominates once again

I was very impressed with the performance the defensive line put together against the Chiefs without two of their best players in Maurice Hurst, and Maliek Collins. Clelin Ferrell had his best game as a pro, Chris Smith came in and played his heart out, and Maxx Crosby showed the hustle he’s been known for since we drafted him last year.

If it was Tom Brady in the pocket that week instead of Patrick Mahomes they would’ve had a lot more than three sacks they ended up with. The way Mahomes eluded the defenders was insane, but that’s not going to be the case with Brady in the pocket.

He’s been elusive in his own way during his career, but the man is nearing his mid-40s, and as much as people hate to admit it, he isn’t as good, or fleet of foot as he once. That means the defensive line should be able to get some pressure in this game and generate at least five sacks, which should affect Brady in a big way.

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