3 under-the-radar Raiders who could have big performances in Week 7

3 under-the-radar Raiders who could have big performances in Week 7

Heading into Week 7, the Raiders are currently 4.5 point underdogs to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With their recent signing of wide receiver Antonio Brown (who won’t play today), they are suddenly among the Super Bowl favorites in the NFC.

For the Raiders to win this game, they are going to need some big performances by role players. Here are three under-the-radar Raiders who could have big performances on Sunday.

1. WR Hunter Renfrow

Going into this game, the Buccaneers have the No. 1 ranked defense in the NFL. Part of the reason they are so successful is due to their top-ranked run defense. As good as the Raiders have been on the ground this season, they may not have a ton of luck rushing the ball in this game without the likes of Richie Incognito and Trent Brown.

The Raiders will have to find other ways to move the ball and that could mean targeting Hunter Renfrow more out of the slot. Renfrow has been among the league’s best slot receivers, but the team still appears hesitant to give him a big workload.

In Week 7, they may not have a choice as Renfrow might present the best matchup for the Raiders. Look for the former Clemson star to see seven to eight targets in this game and to help the team move the chains on critical third downs.

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