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Oakland Raiders: 5 Key matchups vs. Broncos in Week 4

By Nick Sparrow

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Defensive end Khalil Mack (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 1: Defensive end Khalil Mack (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos and cornerback Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos celebrate as they walk off the field after the Denver Broncos 42-17 win over the at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos and cornerback Aqib Talib #21 of the Denver Broncos celebrate as they walk off the field after the Denver Broncos 42-17 win over the at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Raiders Tackles vs. Von Miller

Von Miller is a versatile outside linebacker that can rush from a variety of positions. However, a good portion of Sunday’s game will have Miller facing off against Oakland’s left tackle, Donald Penn. Miller and Penn are both considered two of the best in the league at their respective positions.

Miller, who won Super Bowl MVP in 2015, remains one of the best linebackers in the league. In last two games, Miller has recorded three sacks and eight tackles. Oakland gave up four sacks in their Week 3 matchup against Washington and their offense struggled to produce anything in the game. If Oakland expects to turn around this week, it will begin with protecting Derek Carr, mainly from Miller.

While Penn may be one of the best left tackles in the league, he is a veteran at the end of his prime. It will be interesting to see exactly how Penn will matchup against a young elite pasher at only the start of his prime. If Penn is able to handle Miller and lessen some of the pressure on Carr, Oakland’s offense could be Denver’s largest challenge of the season. However, if Miller is in the backfield on every play the Raiders will struggle even more than they did in Week 3.

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