Favorable matchup

Raiders’ running game vs. Cardinals’ defensive front

This is more of a speculative strength from the Raiders after they didn’t unveil much of their rushing attack against the Chargers. Las Vegas ran the ball on only 13 plays with its 76.8% pass play percentage ranking second in the NFL through one week. Expect a much more even split this week. Los Angeles got out to a 17-3 lead to take Las Vegas away from the run game even though lead back Josh Jacobs was effective with 10 carries for 57 yards. The Cardinals’ defensive front is a major drop-off from the Chargers’ unit the Raiders faced in Week 1. Arizona lost two of its best tacklers off last year’s team in current Raider edge rusher Chandler Jones and current Viking linebacker Jordan Hicks. Star edge rusher J.J. Watt is also injured. The Chiefs racked up 128 rush yards on 27 carries against the Cardinals, and the Raiders could be set up for similar success.

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