Heading into the Oakland Raiders Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, we highlighted three matchups that would be critical in determining the final outcome of the regular season opener.
Well, the Silver and Black marched into Music City, toppled the Titans 26-16, and then flew back home 1-0, putting a very sweet bow on a successful first road trip.
Quarterback Derek Carr and the offense looked as advertised, and the defense certainly held up its end of the bargain too. With Head Coach Jack Del Rio’s team enjoying the final moments of victory before shifting its attention to the New York Jets, let’s look back at our three matchups, and see how they played out.