Are The Giants Just Too Good For The Raiders To Handle?

Most fans would seem to be writing off the Raiders season as yet another washout.  Though, a win for Oakland on Sunday against the mighty NY Giants would be a huge boost for the franchise and the sullen Raider Nation.

Is it possible?

We have to consider that it is possible if Eli Manning is out with injury as expected.  Eli is just too good a QB for the Raiders defense to deal with.

David Carr, however, is another story.  If the Raiders can apply pocket pressure and handle the running game (no easy task all things considered), maybe get a few tunrovers to give the offense more chances, things could turn out favorable.

If the Giants get a large lead in the first half, then all bets are off, time to grab dinner, and forget about it.

The Giants defense is no joke.  Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is no joke.  This is in contrast to the Raiders current head coach who initially showed promise, but would appear to be now on his elongated way out (as par the course, Al Davis will mull this for a while, keeping us guessing).

We don't need to look at the finer points of the Giants-Raiders matchup.  Personnel-wise, the Raiders are outmatched, but this is exactly the type of game that has potential for the unexpected.  A few breaks and the Raiders could have a shot.

It has been known to happen.

So long as JaMarcus Russell is not counted on to generate points, there is hope.  Not that we would want to put any pressure on our young millionaire team leader. 

At this point it really looks like JaMarcus is tired of being JaMarcus, based on his body language and second hand reports he is not bothering to show up for QB meetings.  His play, though not as bad as his stats reflect, certainly make him seem like a flop.  It could very well be time to let the guy disappear from the team into his private world of expensive living.

Though, let's not jump the gun.  JaMarcus has led the team to a few wins here and there.  Maybe his receivers will step up and beat someone this week.

Maybe, just maybe, the O-line will stave off the Giants pass rush and be equally adept at opening up some space for the running game to succeed.  Whew, that’s a tall order.

Ok, maybe Janikowski will kick a bunch of field goals and Johnnie Lee Higgins will return at least one or two for TDs.

Or maybe…uh, hmmm….