Oakland Raiders: What Has to Happen to Beat the Green Bay Packers

The Oakland Raiders head to Lambeau Field to take on the undefeated Green Bay Packers on Sunday, fresh off the "Massacre in Miami."

Oakland sits tied with the surging Denver Broncos for first place in the AFC West, and the team has huge injury problems. Meanwhile, the Packers are coming off a scare at the Meadowlands, which required Aaron Rodgers and their high-powered passing attack to pull out a late-game victory.

On the surface, it would seem that the Raiders have as much chance of beating the Packers in Green Bay this week as a Pop Warner running back has of bowling over Clay Matthews.

But looking carefully, there are subtle factors that can lead to a stunning Raiders victory. It's unlikely, it's improbable, but it's not impossible.

Here are the factors that, if they happen, will lead to an Oakland win and ruin the Packers' quest for a perfect season.

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