Lions at Raiders preview: Game # 8 ( 2019 )

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Looking ahead: Detroit Lions prepare for unfamiliar opponent in Oakland Raiders in Week 9

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Two things stand out:

1. The Raiders gave had the much better running game.

2. The Lions have been much better with Takeaways.


Another Lions high scoring game seems likely.

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PFT’s Week Nine picks

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Lions at Raiders

MDS’s take: The Raiders are a better team than people think, and they’re going to stay in playoff contention with a win on Sunday.
MDS’s pick: Raiders 28, Lions 27.

Florio’s take: The Raiders return home for the first time in seven weeks, with only five more chances to win a game in Oakland.
Florio’s pick: Raiders 24, Lions 17.

A 28-27 score or close to that seems like a very realistic possibility regardless which teams wins the game.

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Detroit Lions vs. Oakland Raiders predictions: Who wins and why

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With Graham Glasgow ruled out of this game and RB Tra Carson placed on IR today, the Lions margin of error on Offense and overall has lessened.

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Detroit News predictions: Lions at Raiders

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Being favorite comes with increased expectations. The Lions have been getting off to good starts for the most part this season. That needs to continue, putting the Raiders in an uncomfortable position.

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View from the other side: Lions at Raiders

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For the most part, Joey Harrington's best play with the Lions was when Greg Olson was calling the plays.


Unless the Lions force multiple takeaways, the Raiders Offense likely will have plenty of success moving the ball. Preventing TDs, even if FGs occur, is critical for the Lions chances in this game.

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Detroit Lions vs. Oakland Raiders: Matchup to watch, keys to victory

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If the Lions are able to get the Raiders into expected passing situations on 3rd Downs, that increases the chances of keeping Darren Waller from being a difference maker for the Raiders. Will Harris and others matched up against Waller are going to likely need coverage help.

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Detroit Lions vs. Oakland Raiders: Dave Birkett's scouting report, prediction


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The health level of Damon Harrison and A'Shawn Robinson, both DT's being designated Questionable for this game, is a key factor in terms of the outcome of the game.

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Final score predictions for Detroit Lions vs. Oakland Raiders

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One thing in particular the Lions need is a much better performance by CB Rashaan Melvin than was the case a week ago vs. the Giants. Melvin is going to be in the spotlight in Oakland, playing against his former team.

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Lions vs. Raiders: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Detroit's West Coast trip

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Time of possession is something worth keeping an eye on in this game. If the Raiders have long drives, they easily could wear the Lions Defense down because of size/ physicality of the Raiders Offensive Line and RB Josh Jacobs.

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Detroit Lions' run defense faces 'outstanding' Raiders rookie Josh Jacobs

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Josh Jacobs is probably the 2nd most important player on the Raiders team the Lions are set to face later today, only behind QB Derek Carr. Jacobs is certainly one of the top 2019 NFL rookie performers at any position through this point in time.

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No surprises on this end. Good news relatively speaking based on previous designations.

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Oakland Raiders Week 9 Inactives vs. Detroit Lions

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Rodney Hudson jumps out on the Raiders Game Day Inactive List.

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Darius Slay to play for Lions; A’Shawn Robinson too, but there’s concern

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The Lions are probably going to need contributions from all of the available Defensive Lineman in order to win this game.

Oday Aboushi was on the Game Day roster vs. the LA Chargers. That was the game starting LT Taylor Decker missed because of a back injury.