The Raiders hope this is the week that they finally get over the hump and get their first win of the season against the Browns. The Browns lost last week to the then winless Jaguars. Don't expect the Browns to have their guard down two weeks in a row. They don't want to be the team that lost to two winless teams. Let's take a look at the matchups and predict a winner.
Raiders Offense vs Browns Defense
The Raiders took a step back on offense against the Cardinals, but that's to be expected, as the Cardinals are a very tough defense. This week should serve as a better barometer to where they are at and how they are progressing as a unit. Look for WR Brice Butler to get more reps as he showed he can shine in limited opportunities. Running Back Darren McFadden has improved over the last two weeks and should see the bulk of the carries going forward. The Browns always play tough at home and this will be no exception.
Advantage: Browns
Raiders Defense vs Browns Offense
The Raiders are still trying to find a way to fix their third down defense. Last week the Cardinals converted 3 third-and-eight situations on one touchdown drive alone. If they continue on this trend, they will have the worst third down defense ever in a season. The Browns are hoping to quiet the Manziel talks with better play out of Hoyer. The matchup to watch will be Ben Tate against the defensive line.
Advantage: Browns
Prediction: Browns 21, Raiders 13
Record to Date: 4-2
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