Week Eleven: Potential Matchups for the Raiders Defense

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to sweep the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) are back on the road this Sunday as they travel to the Mile High with an opportunity to sweep there divisional rival, the Denver Broncos (3-6).

The Raiders picked up their first win of the season by defeating the Broncos in Las Vegas back in Week 4.

But in order for the Raiders to replicate the same success they had earlier in the season, they will have to overcome some new potential defensive match-ups.

Maintain Pressure on the QB

While Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson looked pretty comfortable in the pocket in the first meeting, the Raiders still managed to generate a total of three sacks and forced the offense to go 3-of-11 on third down.

Maintaining the pressure all game long is going to be key if the Raiders want to take advantage of the struggling Broncos offense and leave the Mile High with a sweep.

Stopping Tight Ends

It is clear that the Raiders have struggled to cover the middle of the field, especially against tight ends.

Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich is back in the lineup after missing the first five games of the season because of an injury. He’s become a big, reliable target for Wilson over the last few weeks.

In four games Dulcich has recorded 13 receptions for 193 yards and one touchdown. Not covering him well can cause huge problems defensively.

The Raiders will take on the Broncos on Sunday, Nov..20, at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium at 1 p.m. PST and the gamer will be aired on FOX.

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