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Las Vegas Raiders: 3 Bold predictions for Week 8 vs. Browns

By Sravan Gannavarapu

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders talks with head linesman Kent Payne as offensive guard Gabe Jackson #66 of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after being ejected for a personal foul call for unnecessary roughness against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Buccaneers defeated the Raiders 45-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders talks with head linesman Kent Payne as offensive guard Gabe Jackson #66 of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after being ejected for a personal foul call for unnecessary roughness against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Buccaneers defeated the Raiders 45-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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3. Josh Jacobs lead all ball carriers in rushing yards.

When the Raiders initially selected Josh Jacobs out of Alabama, fans were skeptical as he was taken with the pick that they acquired from the Khalil Mack trade. Since then, including the 2020 NFL season, Jacobs has evolved into the Raiders feature running back with 1,544 yards and 12 touchdowns.

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However, this season has not been his best, as Jacobs is coming off a performance of 17 yards on 10 carries against Tom Brady and company. Yet, it would be criminal to not mention how stout the Buccaneers have been against the run this year. In addition, Jacobs is itching for an opportunity to show why he is the man in the backfield and a game against the Browns is a pristine situation.

Given that the Browns are looking to run all over the Raiders, Jacobs will be motivated to show the Browns that the men who don silver and black are the better team when it comes to running the ball.

Moreover, Jon Gruden is known to love players who play when their mind is set on revenge. See Super Bowl XXXVII as an example when he unleashed his revenge on the organization, with help from his players of course.

Josh Jacobs has yet to go over 100 yards this season and there’s no time like the present to go ballistic and show the worth.

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