Oakland Raiders Defense Ready for Baltimore Ravens

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Sep 25, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans receiver Andre Johnson (81) attempts to catch a pass in front of Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. The Raiders won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Bottom Line

Of course, the Raiders are underdogs, facing quarterback Joe Flacco and company in Baltimore. And many are expecting Flacco to do the same thing Brees and Ryan did to the Raiders secondary. But the Raiders are 2-1 while working the kinks out.

Remember, Nelson and Joseph were out for the offseason program with their injuries. So they didn’t have those valuable reps to gel and know what the other is thinking. Then there’s Joseph, an impact player that didn’t play until Week 3.

Some are wrongfully under the impression that the Raiders were better last week because it was the Titans. But those Titans had more passing yards and touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. And we all know how good of a defense the Vikings have.

It’s going to help having so extra help from the front-seven Sunday too. The Raiders just faced three of the best offensive lines in football and the Ravens have injuries to their whole left side. So look for the Raiders to come out strong and defense Sunday.

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