Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel passes against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

By Joe Hawkes Beamon

The Oakland Raiders who host the Baltimore Ravens at the Coliseum this Sunday had trouble last week completing third downs in Denver. Quarterback Derek Carr got injured late in third quarter then TJ Manuel had to step in Carr’s shoes. Manuel threw for 106 yards but that last interception he threw in the game pretty much sealed the Raiders fate. The Raiders completed two straight weeks on the road both games they lost to Washington and Denver.

Manuel looked like he was unprepared when he came in but your a pro you got suck it up. The Raiders were able to actually be in it in the final minutes of the game. A week of practice for Manuel gives him more time to prepare for Baltimore on Sunday. It’s going to be a benefit for Manuel he can really throw the ball he’s a big guy 6’4 he’s physical on the line and has a good arm.

Joe Hawkes Beamon does the Oakland Raiders podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com