The Detroit Lions are getting ready for to face the Oakland Raiders, and our writers are getting a glimpse of how the players get ready for the game. Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett previews the Detroit Lions' Week 9 game against the Oakland Raiders.
Know the foe: Oakland Raiders (3-4)
Coach: Jon Gruden (102-97 overall, 45-42 with Raiders)
Key players: QB Derek Carr, RB Josh Jacobs, TE Darren Waller, LB Tahir Whitehead, S Lamarcus Joyner
Last game: Lost to the Houston Texans, 27-24
Last meeting: 2015 season: Lions won, 18-13