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Denver Broncos: AFC West Week Eleven Predictions

By Baylor Bradac

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos stands for the National Anthem v the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in {Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Bart Young/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos stands for the National Anthem v the Seattle Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in {Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Bart Young/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 07: Derwin James #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers breaks up a pass play intended for Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders during the second half of a game at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – OCTOBER 07: Derwin James #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers breaks up a pass play intended for Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders during the second half of a game at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Raiders (1-8)  @ Cardinals (2-7)

Graham Tiedtke:

The last-in-the-AFC West Oakland Raiders travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals on Sunday, who are in third place in the NFC West.

Two teams that have three victories between themselves during the 2018 season, this game may very well be the most boring matchup of week 11.

Oakland’s lone victory this season came against the Cleveland Browns, which usually isn’t saying much. However, they barely squeaked by, winning by just three points, 45-42.

Eight of the Raiders’ nine losses of the season were by more than seven points. The matchup that the team lost by less seven points was against the Broncos, who are unfortunately just another bad team.

Arizona has a lot more weapons than the Raiders do. Both teams have had a terrible season so far, but unless they tie, one of them is getting a win. That team is likely going to be the Cardinals.

The Raiders are in contention for one thing and one thing only: the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Their path to getting the top pick continues in Arizona.

Cardinals 17, Raiders 6

Baylor Bradac:

The Cardinals are 2-7 and have the worst passing and rushing attacks in the league. The Raiders aren’t much better, but better none-the-less.

The Raiders do have Derek Carr who still knows how to play football. Carr made smart plays last week and had 234 yards with no interceptions. Even though Arizona’s defense has potential to be dangerous, if Carr can avoid Patrick Peterson, I think the offense will be able to move the ball.

There isn’t too much to dissect here, just which team will make a few big plays to win this game. My money is on the Raiders this week.

Raiders 17, Cardinals 10

Matt Geving:

The Raiders have been a dumpster fire all year, and will look to get their second victory this year against a rebuilding Cardinals team. Josh Rosen will find his stride in Sunday’s game and will throw 3 touchdown passes. Oakland is just too atrocious at this point.

Cardinals 28, Raiders 13

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