Oakland Raiders Vs New York Jets

Well, for most of the NFL, this game won't be worth watching. But those who do migrate to the black hole, they should see quite a slugfest.

First things first. We know Brett Favre is there, with the Jets. We also know, that the last time Favre played, his team lit up the Raiders, big time.

A couple problems there, putting these two games together. This isn't in Lambeau, where the Raiders couldn't buy a break. And this isn't the Packers, who last year came within a game of the Super Bowl.

Fast forward, Oakland has a couple things going for them. First of all, our running team is back together again. Last week we got to take Justin Fargas back off the shelf. Darren McFadden is looking better. And Bush would love to take a few shots at the Jets Defense.

Secondly, Favre has been a bit erratic. He can light up the Cards....but against what should have been a pushover Bengals team, he struggled.

Thirdly....It's in Oakland....a lot more friendly than an icebox in the middle of the tundra.

Last year, Kiffin in his fear, wouldn't play Russell, because he didn't think the kid could play well in colder temps. What was he going to do, carry an extra QB all season long, just for cold conditions?

QBs need to learn, develop, and mature. As for Oakland, they need to pressure Favre early and often. He's a risk-taker, and if he's out lobbing it, take advantage of that.

And lastly, Oakland's been doing better in keeping the pocket open. If Oakland can bring a complete game Sunday, we could see the Raiders sneak back into the AFC West Race.

After all, nobody else wants to pull away with it.