Oakland Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams: Bold predictions for Week 1

3. Todd Gurley scores 3 total TDs

This could be the season of Todd Gurley. The Rams are a dangerous team, and every other team in the league knows it. Unfortunately, knowledge may not be enough to slow down the beastly running back that is Gurley.

The Raiders will find that out the hard way on Monday night.

With a defense devoid of any legitimate playmakers, we’ll soon be reminded of why Jon Gruden has undergone such criticism this offseason. Especially with Khalil Mack gone, there simply isn’t enough talent on this Oakland defense to keep a talent like Gurley contained.

Whether on the ground or through the air, the Rams’ superstar running back will start the season off with a bang. Let’s say he finds the end zone twice on the ground, and turns one screen pass into a long touchdown scamper to further put the Raiders defense to shame. No matter how it happens, Gurley will strike paydirt on three separate occasions on Monday.

Everyone knows the Los Angeles offense will be explosive in 2018. This will be our first opportunity to see the size of the fireworks Gurley has in his arsenal.