5 bold predictions for Raiders against Bengals

1. Bryan Edwards will go over 100 yards receiving vs. the Bengals defense

While he may not get the most targets or lead the team in touchdown receptions, look for wide receiver Bryan Edwards to lead the Raiders in overall receiving yardage vs. the Bengals. He may only need five targets to get over 100 yards on the afternoon. Look for him to have at least two explosive plays in the receiving game for the Raiders. Edwards will be a problem for Cincinnati.

Though there may come a point in the game where the Bengals defense will adjust and put a second man on him in an attempt to slow the Raiders offense down, the damage will already be done. Edwards will have a monster first half with close to 85 yards before heading into halftime. While he may only have two or three catches in the entire second half, the first gets him over 100.

Edwards will rise to the occasion on Sunday, as he and Darren Waller will be there when Derek Carr needs him most. No player will be the bigger beneficiary of a newfound play-action pass than Edwards. For those who ended up starting him on their fantasy teams in Week 11, they will be rewarded for doing so in dividends before the halfway point of the second quarter vs. the Bengals.

Look for Edwards to have seven catches for 115 yards and a touchdown for the Raiders offense.