Quote (asdzx2 @ Sep 28 2013 03:14pm)
I really need some run dmc points this week please.
It's likely, the Redskins give up an average of 150 rushing yards this season. McFadden could have a monster game.
Also thoughts?
Quote (BardOfXiix @ Sep 28 2013 01:54pm)
So let's talk about this week's match up. We're playing against a weakened Redskins with a less than half strength RG3. What do we need to be able to do to win this game?
Looking at the Redskins games, I have to say I'm kind of intimidated. They've run a lot more plays than we have--their offense moves the ball more consistently and avoids 3 and outs better than ours does. They can put up a lot of yards, and despite their sub-par rushing performance this season, Morris is more than capable of having a big game.
That being said, their defense has been getting wrecked this year, giving up over 330 yards per game. That's a disgustingly high average, even for having played the Packers, Eagles, and Lions, all of whom have potent passing attacks. Their rush defense is also pretty poor which gives me a lot of hope for this week, allowing 150 yards per game. If we can attack their weak defense with a strong McFadden and let Pryor do his thing, I think we have an excellent chance of starting this game hot, which is what we need.
The Redskins have been very slow starters this year, putting up most of their points and yards in the second half of games and having abysmal first quarters. They've also shown a lot of heart to try and dig their way out from behind. The Raiders need to put on a show early on and get the rushing game going strong so we can ride that through the 3rd and 4th quarters and eat up clock to deny the Redskins the chance to come from behind.
My biggest worry is the long ball to the secondary. RG3 may not be an accurate passer, but he's got a pretty good arm and our secondary is balls terrible at coverage. They get a few big plays and start a comeback and we have to make sure to have heart and stick the game out, keep our heads up no matter what happens. If we can weather the second-half storm, I think the Raiders can take this one home.