The Oakland Raiders cannot buy into this week’s role as an overwhelming favorite over the Detroit Lions.
Bleacher Report’s Chris Simms picked the Lions as one of his five teams guaranteed to lose. Of course, it makes for an interesting segment, but the Raiders must play this game knowing their Wild Card hopes hang in the balance.
Sure, the Lions (2-7) resemble a team out of sorts after cleaning house two weeks ago, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein, but they’re not surrendering the entire season. Detroit upset the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 10—that outcome should grab Oakland’s attention.