Humble_Beast Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 this a must win if we are for real. need to take care of business and don't go back to old ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totty Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Anyone else keep going in the Miami forum and seeing if they created the GDT yet? I am anxiously anticipating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_palooka Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 17 hours ago, Humble_Beast said: this a must win if we are for real. need to take care of business and don't go back to old ways. No game in September is a "must win". Winning in Sept/Oct has not been the problem the last 2 seasons. It's Nov/Dec. that they've dropped the must win games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCOUGHMAN Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 3 hours ago, big_palooka said: No game in September is a "must win". Winning in Sept/Oct has not been the problem the last 2 seasons. It's Nov/Dec. that they've dropped the must win games. Meh in the afc west or just the afc period every game is a must win 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RaidersAreOne Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 No Fitzmagic to save them this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezy Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 3 hours ago, big_palooka said: No game in September is a "must win". Winning in Sept/Oct has not been the problem the last 2 seasons. It's Nov/Dec. that they've dropped the must win games. All Ws are equal in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackinBlack Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 While we could lose and still go into the playoffs, so not technically a must win, this is a game the Raiders need to come out hungry and win. A backup QB, against a team we are (should be?) favoured in. If we lose this game, but sneak out a win against say KC, then yes it is fine. . . but just take care of business and beat the teams we should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezy Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I think it’s more telling losing a game like this. Playoff teams win games they should win. It’d be a let down, and have a same ol Raiders feeling if we didn’t take care of business after two solid weeks to start the season. Start 3-0 and give yourself a jumpstart to the playoffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agarcia34 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 This game is important cause it’s a win over a potential wild card team that they can have the tie breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitty 2.0 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 The Raiders need a easy win so they can rest a few players and build confidence in a young team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 12:20 AM, Nodisrespect said: We always lose to the dolphins PERFECT...It fits the new pattern 😃 Ravens always win on Monday night games with Jackson. Raider always lose early games on East Coast and Steelers always beat us as the home team. So YEAH!!! To 'We always lose to the Dolphins' 😃 I think we can beat the Fins even if we start Peterman. That way Carr comes in if needed in 4th quarter so his 1st quarter jitters will be gone already. As Hannibal says...'I love it when a plan comes together.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_palooka Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Geezy said: All Ws are equal in the end The games that matter are in Nov/Dec. Raiders are the embodiment of that the last 2 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackinBlack Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, big_palooka said: The games that matter are in Nov/Dec. Raiders are the embodiment of that the last 2 seasons. They definitely seem more important, as the last few spots come typically come down to one game. But ultimately its like saying a missed FG in the first quarter doesnt matter, the fgs that matter are at the end of the game. When youre in close FG range, you need to make it. A game against Miami, is like a 30 yard fg. A miss may not derail our season, but there is no reason to not make it. Also, If you win big in Sept/Oct, you can sometimes rest players in Dec as youve already cemented your position. And your last game is meaningless. Really the only meaningless game for a team, potentially comes at the end of the season. Not at the start. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_palooka Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, BackinBlack said: They definitely seem more important, as the last few spots come typically come down to one game. But ultimately its like saying a missed FG in the first quarter doesnt matter, the fgs that matter are at the end of the game. When youre in close FG range, you need to make it. A game against Miami, is like a 30 yard fg. A miss may not derail our season, but there is no reason to not make it. Also, If you win big in Sept/Oct, you can sometimes rest players in Dec as youve already cemented your position. And your last game is meaningless. Really the only meaningless game for a team, potentially comes at the end of the season. Not at the start. I understand where you're all coming from. My point is, if the team is going to get hot, I'd prefer they get hot on the back stretch of the season. We've saw this team go 6-2 and crumble with issues like lack of depth and injuries late in the season against a soft schedule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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