|
A weekly look at what the Oakland Raiders must fix:  The Miami Dolphins allowed the Kansas City Chiefs to reach the end zone five times in Week 3. The Raiders would love to see the Dolphins' defense continue that trend Sunday in London.
The 0-3 Raiders' biggest issue is entering the Dolphins game is offense. The Raiders just can’t score. Oakland had to settle for three Sebastian Janikowski field goals in a 16-9 loss at New England and has had just one touchdown in non-garbage time this season; it came on a short field in the first half against the New York Jets during Week 1. The Raiders, who have not led a game in the second half since playing at Dallas on Thanksgiving last year, have produced a league-low 37 points. Coach Dennis Allen said the team has to come through in the “moment of truth.” That means every phase of this offense must elevate its game. The key is the receivers finding a way to make plays. After a Darren McFadden potential game-tying touchdown was nullified by a penalty in the final moments, receiver Denarius Moore had a pass deflect off him that was intercepted to end the game. If Moore and James Jones can make plays in the passing game and perhaps McFadden, whose longest run this season is 10 yards, can pop free, perhaps the Raiders will find the end zone when it matters. If not, the losing will continue.
|
