5 bold predictions for Raiders against Eagles
By John Buhler
3. Derek Carr throws for two more touchdown passes over Jalen Hurts
After two down games during the Raiders’ brief two-game losing streak, quarterback Derek Carr bounced back in a big way vs. the Broncos defense. He completed 66.7 percent of his passes for 347 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. While his 12.6 yards per attempt is not sustainable, Carr will outshine his counterpart Jalen Hurts in the passing game Sunday afternoon.
Hurts will be able to fake a few plays, mostly with his legs, but Carr will be the superior quarterback in this one. Though Hurts may be able to lead the Eagles to a few scoring drives, Carr will throw for two more touchdown passes over him in the ballgame. This will play a big part in the Eagles’ inability to play from behind late in the game. Hurts will have to win it with his arm.
As for Carr, he is not going to have a problem with that. This is one of those games were if Carr wants to be taken seriously as an undisputed top-10 quarterback in this league, he must assert his dominance going head-to-head against a bad Eagles team with an unproven NFL starter in Hurts, at home nonetheless. Fortunately, Carr is playing with a ton of confidence this season.
Look for Carr to have well over 300 yards passing again with at least three passing touchdowns.