When the schedule was issued, this game had the lesser probabilities of winning. With expectations lowered to a 4-9 record, there's nothing really new to change that perception.
Raider fans should be ready to watch the team relinquish the victory. If the Raiders accept their fate, they should play relaxed and maybe, just maybe change, the course of history. Tons of luck will be needed, football gods must be on our side, The Raiders must not do stupid things and offend them.
The defence must play its best game in years, cos we know the offence simply won't score often. Expecting more than 24 points from the Raiders, is unrealistic. The defence must in some way control Manning. Unfortunately this is done mainly by pressure, and we haven't been particularly successful doing it.
So, all the stars must be aligned, and the guys in S&B must come out firing on all cylinders.
Unfortunately, with McClown in control, the most sure thing to happen is an early INT. If we fall behind too much, Kiffen should give the big guy more playing time. I've read in other place people wishing McClown to collapse in order to see Russell playing more.
If it's 4th down and short, please call the QB sneak.
I've been thinking lately, and he has a little resemblance with Ben Roethlisberger.
