4 keys to victory for the Raiders vs. the Chiefs in Week 11

By Brad Weiss | Nov 22, 2020

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs #28 against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

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Carr needs to attack the Chiefs secondary Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

4 keys to victory for the Raiders vs. the Chiefs in Week 11

Take shots downfield

In the first matchup this season against the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Derek Carr was able to keep the opposition off balance by taking shots downfield. While this was not possible last season, he has the weapons to attack deep in 2020, and you can expect him to target Henry Ruggs and Nelson Agholor for big plays Sunday night.

Kansas City is loaded with talent in their secondary, but last time these two teams battled it out, Carr threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. Sunday night, Las Vegas will obviously rely on Jacobs in the run game, so opening up the deep routes with playaction passes is going to be crucial for the offense.

Team have a tendency to stack the box against the Raiders, forcing Carr to beat them deep, and trying to take away Jacobs. That is not going to work on Sunday night, because Carr is playing with incredible confidence right now, and dialing up the big play should lead to at least one long touchdown against this Chiefs defense.

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