It’s hard to see things going well for the Raiders in Atlanta against Matt Ryan, who has thrown 13 touchdowns passes to just three interceptions and completed 68.3 percent of his passes.
No team has successfully slowed down the Falcons through five games, but there is a silver lining. The Falcons have played several terrible pass defenses, meaning they are probably more beatable than the statistics indicate.
The Denver Broncos provided a blueprint in coverage and couldn't execute. The Carolina Panthers provided a blueprint for getting pressure on Ryan but still couldn't cover. The Raiders need do both, with inferior talent across the board.
There is also another way to beat the Atlanta Falcons, and that’s to simply outscore them. No team has been successful, but that doesn't mean it's not possible. Of course, the Raiders have not had an explosive offense. There is potential with Darren McFadden, Denarius Moore and Marcel Reece, even if it hasn't come together yet.
Essentially, the Raiders will have to do something no other team has done this season or something they haven't done this season or both. It's a tall task, but this is the NFL. Anything is possible, and the Falcons are not unbeatable.
On Offense
It sounds simple, but on offense the Raiders need to get the ball into the hands of the players that can make plays. Darren McFadden needs to see a lot of touches, and the Raiders also need to figure out how to get the ball into the hands of Denarius Moore in the passing game. It wouldn't hurt for the Raiders to get Taiwan Jones involved and potentially Terrelle Pryor.
The Falcons have allow...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
