Don’t let the record fool you. Either record. The Raiders (8-2) will have a tough task on their hands Sunday, facing a Carolina Panthers team that is 4-6 but coming off a Super Bowl season. Yes, Oakland quarterback Derek Carr may be in the MVP race, with Cam Newton a distant memory after winning the award last season.
But still…
“Cam is a championship-caliber player and this is a great challenge for us,” Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack said. “You can see on film that they are the same team that went to the Super Bowl.