Browns at Raiders 9/30/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 6:09 AM ET

The Cleveland Browns look for win number two on the road Sunday against the Oakland Raiders losers of three straight to start the season. Last Thursday, the Cleveland Browns snapped a 19-game winless streak with a 21-17 victory over the New York Jets. The win may have also been the start of the Baker Mayfield era as the rookie quarterback came on for an injured Tyrod Taylor and rallied the Browns from a 14-point first half deficit to victory. Sources say Mayfield will start against the Raiders.

Oakland lost again falling 28-20 to the Miami Dolphins after giving up 14 points during the fourth quarter. The Raiders have been outscored during the fourth quarter this season 37-3. Oakland has led during the second half in each of the three losses this season. Derek Carr passed for 345 yards, but was intercepted twice deep in Dolphins territory and the Oakland offense was stopped on the Miami goal line during the first half.
Cleveland quarterback Tyrod Taylor has thrown for 462 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while Baker Mayfield has thrown for 201 yards. Carlos Hyde leads all rushers for Cleveland with 203 yards and four touchdowns. The leading receiver is Jarvis Landry with 20 receptions for 278 yards and two touchdowns. On defense, Joe Schobert is the leading tackler with 23, while Myles Garrett is the sacks leader with 4.0.

Oakland quarterback Derek Carr has thrown for 936 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions. The leading rusher for the Raiders is Marshawn Lynch with 170 yards and three touchdowns. Jared Cook leads all receivers with 18 receptions for 260 yards. The leading tackler for the Raiders is Tahir Whitehead with 16, while three players each have 1.0 sacks to lead the team.

Oakland’s offense has played quite well through three games but turnovers have limited scoring, while on defense the Raiders are giving up too many big plays and not holding onto leads. Nevertheless, Oakland quarterback Derek Carr will shred the Browns secondary and the Raiders defense will force Baker Mayfield into mistakes giving the Raiders a win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Oakland Raiders win and cover ATS 24-17.

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