While the Raiders are big underdogs going into this matchup—almost two touchdowns, according to Odds Shark—the result isn't a given. But it does exemplify just how difficult of a game this will be, and how much it's going to take to be successful on Sunday. According to ESPN.com's Bill Williamson, all it'll take for Oakland to come away with a win is "[a]bsolute perfection."
The biggest issue has been consistency in all three phases. The Raiders have played well on offense, defense and special teams at different times this season, but never in the same game. Against the defending Super Bowl champions, anything less than a complete team performance won't be good enough.
Derek Carr, Khalil Mack and Sio Moore are part of Oakland's young core, and they've been among the team's top performers this season. It'll be interesting to see how they play as they face their toughest test of the season.
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