5 Raiders to watch against the Chiefs

One look at the AFC West standings and it’s clear: this is a big week for the Raiders. Here are the players who must step up vs. the Chiefs.

FB Alec Ingold

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If the Raiders are to keep the clock running and score points, fullback Alec Ingold must bring his “A” game.

In addition to blocking for Jacobs, his fellow rookie, Ingold is the Raiders’ short-yardage specialist, converting with regularity before falling short on a crucial 4th-and-1 against the Jets.

Gruden loves fullbacks, however, Ingold in particular, and won’t stop calling on him any time soon. In fact, watch for Gruden to get him the ball once or twice in non-short yardage situations on Sunday, likely in the passing game. It would be a good change of pace after a steady dose of Jacobs, and further set up the next player on this week’s list for a perception changing performance.

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