Baltimore Ravens: 5 Matchups to Watch vs. Oakland Raiders
By Joe Serpico
The Baltimore Ravens will be looking for revenge after the Oakland Raiders came from behind to beat them last season. Here are five matchups to watch for this week.
The Baltimore Ravens are off to their first 3-0 start since the 2009 season. They have not been convincing wins, but they are getting the job done, unlike last year.
The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of those team that gave the Ravens a heart-breaking loss last season. Baltimore got some vengeance by beating the Jags on a late field goal. This week, they get a chance to knock off another team that stole a win from them last year.
The Oakland Raiders are off to a 2-1 start and many fell they have a real chance to win the AFC West this season. The Ravens want to ruin those dreams as the Raiders will make that long trip across the country. Since 2004, they are 9-32 in contests beginning at 1 p.m on the East Coast.
The Raiders are no longer a laughingstock and have talent on both sides of the ball. The 2014 draft was particularly great as they landed Khalil Mack in the first round and Derek Carr in the second. Those two players look to be the cornerstone of the franchise.
Baltimore has a shot to go 4-0, but it will not be an easy task as the Raiders are no longer a pushover. If the Ravens get a win this week, here are five matchups they need to win.
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