4 reasonable expectations for the Raiders against the WFT in Week 13

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws in the first quarter of play against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws in the first quarter of play against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates the overtime victory against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

4 reasonable expectations for the Raiders against the WFT in Week 13

Raiders get the W

Las Vegas has been a team that has streaked all season long, winning three straight to start the year, then losing two straight, winning two in a row, and then losing three straight. On Sunday, they will make it two in a row against an NFC East opponent, beating the Washington Football Team inside Allegiant Stadium.

Home field advantage has not been great for the Raiders this season, but they will right the ship against Washington, especially with their visiting opponent coming in off a short week. If Las Vegas is aggressive like they were early against Dallas, they should have no problem getting out to a quick lead, and hopefully hanging on for win No. 7.

This is a game the Raiders have to have, especially with a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs on the road on the horizon. Las Vegas can firmly plant themselves in the playoff discussion with a win, but a fourth loss in five tries may be too hard to overcome this late in the season.

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