Derek Carr vs. Myles Garrett
The Silver and Black's offensive line will definitely need to be clicking on all cylinders this Sunday for the sake of their quarterback.
Derek Carr will be facing off against the potential 2020 NFL Defensive Player of the Year on the other side of the line of scrimmage in Myles Garrett.
Garrett has showcased elite pass-rushing abilities since entering the league as the No. 1 pick of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, playing at peak level in his fourth season and leading the league in sacks (9). He's also on a six-game streak of having at least one sack.
"He's unique," Coach Gruden said of Garrett. "He can play right end, left end, he can go inside. He's a complete, every-down difference maker."
Derek Carr is fully aware of what Garrett and the Browns defensive line brings to the table, as they've complied 18 sacks this season. After breaking off for a couple of runs against the Buccaneers defense with the pocket collapsing, he's prepared to do more of that against the Browns defense if needed.
"It's not something I'm consciously thinking about, but when you do play dominant pass rushers like Myles (Garrett) … sometimes lanes can open and you can take off and make big plays with your legs, get a first down here and there," said Derek Carr.
"It's just part of how Coach (Gruden) coaches me and it's a part of second nature now where I can extend and get out and run or make a play throwing it."
Trayvon Mullen vs. Jarvis Landry
Coming into this game we all thought Trayvon Mullen's key matchup this week would've been against another Browns receiver.
Odell Beckham Jr. has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season after tearing his ACL Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. OBJ was enjoying a productive season before his injury leading his team in targets and second on his team in receptions (23), yards (319) and touchdowns (3).
Despite the former All-Pro receiver being out, Mullen matchup with Jarvis Landry could prove to be more difficult than if he was covering Beckham. Landry currently leads the Browns in receptions and receiving yards and has been Baker Mayfield's go-to receiver since the Browns drafted the quarterback No. 1 overall in 2018.
Mullen has had some success covering some of the best in the league including Mike Evans, Emmanuel Sanders, Tyreek Hill and Julian Edelman. With Johnathan Abram set to come back being removed from COVID reserve, Mullen will have that much help in ensuring he can lock down another Pro Bowl receiver in Jarvis Landry this Sunday.
Josh Jacobs vs. Kareem Hunt
The two star running backs with Oklahoma roots will both be key components for their retrospective offenses' success.
Jacobs and Hunt have both outperformed what many thought their value was coming out of Alabama and Toledo and shown they can be feature backs in their offense. Jacobs currently has 377 rushing yards and five touchdowns, as Hunt has 463 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Hunt has also been a weapon for the Browns in their passing game, leading the Browns in receiving touchdowns this season (4).
Coming off a 17-yard game against the Buccaneers, Jacobs was "embarrassed" by his performance and is continuously trying to improve his game moving forward through the season.
"I'm my hardest critic on myself honestly," said Jacobs. "I try to come out everyday in practice and nit-pick little things I can get better in, especially in the run game. I'm just trying to be more patient, trying to hit things, trying not to think so much and just go out there and run.
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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A view of Allegiant Stadium, the stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeff Heath (38) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) walk down the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) warming up before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Las Vegas Raiders defensive line huddles before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) makes a 20-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) is congratulated by center Rodney Hudson (61) after making a 20-yard touchdown catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42), defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42), defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44), defensive end Carl Nassib (94), linebacker Cory Littleton (42) and safety Jeff Heath (38) during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle Sam Young (70), guard Gabe Jackson (66), center Rodney Hudson (61), tackle Denzelle Good (71), tackle Kolton Miller (74) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) block as quarterback Derek Carr (4) takes the snap during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle Sam Young (70), guard Gabe Jackson (66), running back Jalen Richard (30), center Rodney Hudson (61), tackle Denzelle Good (71) and tackle Kolton Miller (74) block for quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) celebrates during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 42-yard field goal during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Raekwon McMillan (54), linebacker Kyle Wilber (58), long snapper Trent Sieg (47) and safety Jeff Heath (38) block as punter AJ Cole (6) punts during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96), defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90), defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96), defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90), defensive end Maxx Crosby (98), linebacker Kyle Wilber (58), safety Jeff Heath (38) and cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) rush to block a PAT during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) breaks up a pass during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) and cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) and safety Jeff Heath (38) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) and defensive tackle Maliek Collins (97) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) is congratulated by wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates with tight end Darren Waller (83) after connecting on a 1-yard touchdown pass during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Las Vegas Raiders before the snap during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) make a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) before the snap during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks off during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75), guard John Simpson (76), center Rodney Hudson (61), tackle Kolton Miller (74) and tackle Denzelle Good (71) block as quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) rushes during the regular season home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.