Raiders -1 as they come in with extra rest after getting the fight back in them on Thanksgiving. These two don’t play often but Washington has won 3 straight by more than 10 points vs the Raiders. However 0-4 vs the AFC this year. The Football Team has now won 3 in a row after a 2-6 start. Defense allowing 25.6 per game and scoring 20.8 for the season. The change has come with time of possession, opponents TOP 30:51 a game weeks 1-8, 21:06 weeks 10-12. There will be the story of their success or failure in the ability to hold on the ball and have sustained drives. When Heinicke 7.2 yard per attempt and their ability to run the ball has them holding the ball for close to 40 minutes in a game they have been a much more difficult matchup.
The Raiders passing game has been their bread and butter, Carr leads the league with 310.4 Yard per game. They have needed that because they have allowed over 30 in 3 straight games. The key stat for the Raiders has been the interceptions, 11 TD and 3 INT in the 6 wins, and 6 TD and 6 INT in the five losses. This team has had a lot to overcome with the loss of a coach, then the loss of teammate in the worst possible way, and now having to overcome the loss of top target Darren Waller.
My prediction 27-23 Raiders.