Much will be made about the altitude and overall poor air quality in Mexico City for Sunday afternoon’s game between the Oakland Raiders (4-5) and the New England Patriots (7-2). Though technically a home game for the Raiders, this has a neutral-site feel to it for sure. With that in mind, New England is the overwhelming favorite to win this game at Estadio Azteca on Nov. 19.
The season is on the line for the Raiders, as they need a win to get to .500 at 5-5 to stay in the AFC playoff mix. A 4-6 record almost certainly means that Oakland won’t finish the season at 9-7 to get that No.