Oakland Raiders can throw on Revis Island, New York Jets
Oct 25, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has emerged as the best 25-and-under quarterback in the NFL. After handling himself well as a rookie in a bad situation last year, he now taking full advantage of a good one. He and 2015 No. 4 overall receiver Amari Cooper are one of the best young passing combinations in the NFL.
Michael Crabtree is about as good as it gets as a No. 2 receiver and tight end Clive Walford is emerging. This Sunday, they have the challenge of facing the New York Jets and their No. 4-ranked pass defense. And of course, the main ingredient to that highly rated pass defense is cornerback Darrelle Revis.
Revis Island is back in New York and the Jets have shut down most of the passing attacks they’ve faced. But Carr and his full complement of weapons aren’t just any passing attack around the block. His ability and willingness to use every single one of them is what will give the Jets’ vaunted pass defense problems.
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