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**GlassHalfFull** · 12-18-2008

I have been somewhat amazed by how little we are talking about the upcoming Raider's game. This one scares me a bit, because I think we are taking it for granted. Hopefully, Kubiak will not let the players get complacent after their last two big wins.

Anyone have some good input into matchups to keep an eye on?

Mailman · 12-18-2008

Is there really a game if no one in Austin gets to see it?

**HOU-TEX** · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by GlassHalfFull

I have been somewhat amazed by how little we are talking about the upcoming Raider's game. This one scares me a bit, because I think we are taking it for granted. Hopefully, Kubiak will not let the players get complacent after their last two big wins.

Anyone have some good input into matchups to keep an eye on?

The best matchup on the field will be AJ on Nnamdi Asomugha.

Mario against Kwame Harris and Cornell Green

DocBar · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

The best matchup on the field will be AJ on Nnamdi Asomugha.

Mario against Kwame Harris and Cornell Green

Slaton against the Raider D. It could get ugly...for Da Raidahs

**HOU-TEX** · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by DocBar

Slaton against the Raider D. It could get ugly...for Da Raidahs

Yessir, I expect at least a buck and a quarter from Slaton.

**Farough** · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

The best matchup on the field will be AJ on Nnamdi Asomugha.

Mario against Kwame Harris and Cornell Green

Doesnt Asomugha only line up on one side of the field regardless of who is playing across from him? I thought i read somewhere thats how they run the defense

**GlassHalfFull** · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Yessir, I expect at least a buck and a quarter from Slaton.

He may want to make a statement after his pro bowl snub.

**disaacks3** · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Yessir, I expect at least a buck and a quarter from Slaton.

Yep, Raiders are #31 against the run (yardage) and give up an average of 4.7 a carry.

If there were a week to start Slaton on your fantasy roster, I'd pick NOW!

Edit: As of right now, Slaton gets to face 6 of the top 11 rushing defenses this year.

**HOU-TEX** · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Farough

Doesnt Asomugha only line up on one side of the field regardless of who is playing across from him? I thought i read somewhere thats how they run the defense

Dunno, maybe one of our resident Raider fans can answer that for us. The way we move AJ around so much I reckon they'll meet up at some point.

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He may want to make a statement after his pro bowl snub.

Yeah, that still bothers me. It would've been different if Brown was at least somewhat close to Slaton production wise, but it's not even comparable. Bastages!!

DocBar · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Farough

Doesnt Asomugha only line up on one side of the field regardless of who is playing across from him? I thought i read somewhere thats how they run the defense

AJ was quoted as saying Asomugha would follow him. Nit really sure, though. If they just left him on one side, it would be as dumb as leaving....Petey to face Wayne or Harrison ( or anybody else for that matter) all day long.

Yankee_In_TX · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by GlassHalfFull

I have been somewhat amazed by how little we are talking about the upcoming Raider's game. This one scares me a bit, because I think we are taking it for granted. Hopefully, Kubiak will not let the players get complacent after their last two big wins.

Anyone have some good input into matchups to keep an eye on?

I thought about this a few days ago. Really, there are no match ups or good talking points. If it is going to be a trap game or a let down game, that's on the players and the coaches.

Oakland is just a mess.

DocBar · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

I thought about this a few days ago. Really, there are no match ups or good talking points. If it is going to be a trap game or a let down game, that's on the players and the coaches.

Oakland is just a mess.

Oakland IS a mess, but hey Do pose some problems for our passing game. Besides, they've done a number on a couple of playoff teams- Broncos and Jets

**disaacks3** · 12-18-2008

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Originally Posted by DocBar

Oakland IS a mess, but hey Do pose some problems for our passing game. Besides, they've done a number on a couple of playoff teams- Broncos and Jets

Possibly. Favre had a two-pick day (no TDs) and has a worse set of receivers than we do. Even with that, it took a +3 turnover ratio and a 57 yd. OT FG to beat them.

Bottom Line: If we don't lay an egg, we should be fine.

**Thorn** · 12-18-2008

Unless the Texans have a meltdown, which is entirely possible, this should be an easy win for them.

Goldensilence · 12-18-2008

I think most of the fans are revelling in the afterglow of beating the team with the best record in football. I don't think(hope) that is the same story in the locker room. They've got a big goal at finishing 9-7, I'm not into moral victories but finishing the season on a 6 game winning streak and with it's first winning season is huge.

All that said even with the mess the Raiders are they can still present problems for teams. I have a friend who is a huge Raider's fan and he says their are rumors going around that Al MIGHT relinquish some of his GM duties due to health reasons. Raider fans can only hope that is true.

**gtexan02** · 12-18-2008

Im a little worried. I personally feel like the season sort of ended last week. Beating the Titans was so high on my wish list, that everything else seems unimportant. I really hope the Texans dont come out flat

**badboy** · 12-18-2008

Oakland better have Aso mirror AJ or he could get 4 TDs

**Double Barrel** · 12-18-2008

I heard on the radio that the last time that we were favorites in a road game was ATL in 2007 (which we lost). This is a potential trap game, indeed. Hopefully they go in there and take care of business. Bring home a 5 game win streak and let us fans help get us over the hump against the Bears. 9-7 would be epic for this season.

**SheTexan** · 12-18-2008

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Oakland better have Aso mirror AJ or he could get 4 TDs

I can only HOPE AJ gets 4 TDs. My FF team, and my bank account, would certainly appreciate it if he did!

Playing for the championship this week, and here's hoping MS hits AJ with those throws and not Aso, or anyone else for that matter! Interceptions are deducted points in my league, and this is NOT the game for MS to play like he did against the Meatballs in Sept. I'm nervous!

**drewmar74** · 12-18-2008

What's the Faiders pass rush like?

12-18-2008	#1
GlassHalfFull Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Section 353 Posts: 7,059 Rep Power: 39082	Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday I have been somewhat amazed by how little we are talking about the upcoming Raider's game. This one scares me a bit, because I think we are taking it for granted. Hopefully, Kubiak will not let the players get complacent after their last two big wins. Anyone have some good input into matchups to keep an eye on? __________________

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Mailman Pwned by Hakeem Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,612 Rep Power: 1797	Re: Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday Is there really a game if no one in Austin gets to see it?

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Thorn Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Section: Restrained in the mental ward Age: 61 Posts: 18,190 Rep Power: 53970	Re: Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday Unless the Texans have a meltdown, which is entirely possible, this should be an easy win for them. __________________ "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." --- John Wayne

12-18-2008	#15
Goldensilence Is this Sparta? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Out of the desert finally... Age: 31 Posts: 5,026 Rep Power: 6218	Re: Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday I think most of the fans are revelling in the afterglow of beating the team with the best record in football. I don't think(hope) that is the same story in the locker room. They've got a big goal at finishing 9-7, I'm not into moral victories but finishing the season on a 6 game winning streak and with it's first winning season is huge. All that said even with the mess the Raiders are they can still present problems for teams. I have a friend who is a huge Raider's fan and he says their are rumors going around that Al MIGHT relinquish some of his GM duties due to health reasons. Raider fans can only hope that is true.

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gtexan02 Working? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 15,334 Rep Power: 34917	Re: Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday Im a little worried. I personally feel like the season sort of ended last week. Beating the Titans was so high on my wish list, that everything else seems unimportant. I really hope the Texans dont come out flat __________________ Adios until next season. See you then

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badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 19,022 Rep Power: 30910	Re: Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday Oakland better have Aso mirror AJ or he could get 4 TDs __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

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Double Barrel Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Section: Gridiron, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 27,083 Rep Power: 82006	Re: Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday I heard on the radio that the last time that we were favorites in a road game was ATL in 2007 (which we lost). This is a potential trap game, indeed. Hopefully they go in there and take care of business. Bring home a 5 game win streak and let us fans help get us over the hump against the Bears. 9-7 would be epic for this season. __________________ "FOOTBALL IS ONLY A DIVERSION." ~ HOUSTON TEXANS In Memoriam - 20 little angels

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drewmar74 disgruntled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bayou Country Age: 38 Posts: 4,838 Rep Power: 1183	Re: Hey, We have a game to play on Sunday What's the Faiders pass rush like? __________________ The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results - Albert Einstein

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