The Raiders offense is poised for a big showing this Sunday. I’m a firm believer in numbers and sample sizes. It’s not exactly a secret that the Raiders defense is nothing to write home about Derek Carr Jersey White , but the Lions actually have a worse defense. This season the Detroit Lions defense: Ranks No. 31 in overall defense;Has the No. 26 against the run; and Sits all the way at No. 32 when defending the pass. Diving deeper into the numbers, the Lions are giving up a dismal 130 rushing yards per game. However, only two running backs have rushed for 100 yards or more (Jamal Williams in Week 6 with 104 and Dalvin Cook in Week 7 with 142) against them. Josh Jacobs is going to have another breakout performance, or it’s going to be a joint party. It should be noted that the Lions only gave up 80 rushing yards last week against the Giants, but the they had ample time to prepare coming off a bye. Another x-factor that’s somewhat unexpected is the injury to the Raiders’ back-up center Andre James, who stepped up big against the Texans. His injury might put Richie Incognito at the center position for the first time since 2010, or force the newly signed Erik Magnuson to fill in. I still like a healthy Jacobs to do some serious damage come Sunday. Moving on to the pass defense, this should be a career game for Derek Carr, and I mean that. Carr has thrown for four touchdowns in a game six times, which is his career high. The last time he threw four touchdowns was last year against Baker Mayfield and the Browns in that thrilling overtime win in Week 4. The Lions have given up four touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks in their last two games against the Vikings and Giants. Still, Carr has yet to throw for over 300 yards this season either Antonio Brown Raiders Jersey , something that rookie quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones both accomplished against this Lions defense. This is one of those games where if Carr doesn’t perform, the calls for a replacement will expectedly grow.In order for Carr to have an explosive performance, it’s fair to also examine how the Lions defense has held up against tight ends and wide receivers. Opposing tight ends are averaging 64 yards per game when facing them, which should be good news for Darren Waller, who is averaging 71 yards per game. Hopefully, Waller also feels some type of way about that two catch, 11-yard performance against a bruised and battered Houston secondary. Opposing wide receiver are averaging 178 yards, but like their performance against the run, the Lions haven’t given up big numbers to individuals, as only two receivers have gone over 100 yards against the them. (Larry Fitzgerald in Week 1 with 188 and Stefon Diggs in Week 7 with 142). I would bet on Tyrell Williams extending his touchdown streak to six games, but he may not have an explosive yardage total. This is a winnable game for the Raiders Womens Bo Jackson Jersey , despite their shortcomings on defense. The offense should be able to show up Sunday and do work in front of a home crowd that has been sorely missed over the past six weeks. As the NFL continues to try and build its brand overseas, the slate of NFL games that are played in London each season grows. This year there are four games scheduled to take place in London, the R..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesSilver And Black Pride homepageHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityFollow Silver And Black Pride online:Follow Silver And Black Pride on TwitterFollow Silver And Black Pride on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchSilver And Black Pride main menuFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Tahir Whitehead to represent Raiders for series of July events in London New,14commentsPDTAs the NFL continues to try and build its brand overseas, the slate of NFL games that are played in London each season grows. This year there are four games scheduled to take place in London, the Raiders vs Bears game is being played for the first time in the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium.As a lead-up to this year’s games, each team playing in London this year will be sending an ambassador the first week of July to represent them for the NFL Academy. For the Raiders that will be linebacker Tahir Whitehead.The NFL Academy is a program that gives as many at 80 aspiring young American football players the chance to develop their skills and knowledge of the game. Alongside elite coaching, athletes will study courses of their choice at Barnet and Southgate College in London. There are two events that will take place July 2 and 3 at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumNFL Academy Final Trials: NFL UK will launch their life-changing NFL Academy on July 2 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with final trials taking place from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is also the first opportunity to see the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s NFL field, as well as the dedicated NFL locker rooms and other NFL facilities. Full list of players on-site below. UK NFL Flag National Championship and NFL London Games Media Day: The UK’s NFL Flag Championship featuring qualifying teams from around the UK will take place at the stadium on July 3 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The winning team will compete at Pro Bowl in January. Additionally, NFL UK is hosting a Media Day featuring one player from each of the eight teams playing in London in 2019 available for interviews.PLAYERS IN ATTENDANCE:NFL Academy Ambassador Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-SchusterNFL Academy Ambassador Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe ObadaTwo-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell, presenters of BBC’s The NFL ShowPlayers from the NFL Player Pathway program Bo Jackson Jersey , including Buffalo Bills running back Christian WadePlayers from the NFL teams playing in the NFL London Games in 2019CAROLINA PANTHERS: Mario Addison, Defensive EndCHICAGO BEARS: Akiem Hicks, Defensive TackleCINCINNATI BENGALS: Giovani Bernard, Running BackHOUSTON TEXANS:Johnathan Joseph, CornerbackJACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: DJ Chark, Wide ReceiverLOS ANGELES RAMS: Samson Ebukam, LinebackerOAKLAND RAIDERS: Tahir Whitehead, LinebackerTAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Cameron Brate, Tight EndFollow @LeviDamien