A Week 1 loss occurred, predicted, by most fans. Hey, more than a few of us would have loved a Week 1 win, but odds were not exactly in our favor.

However, a week two tilt against the Rams might be just what the Raiders need to get the season rolling, starting at home.

Some people might think that this is a bit risky, considering that the Raiders looked pretty shell-shocked in the blowout loss, but those people also forget what Oakland was facing in Week 1:

Chris Johnson, fresh off a 2,000-plus yard season.

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