Three Keys: Browns-Raiders

This afternoon, a pair of 3-8 teams will square off in Oakland. The Browns are fresh off their 8 forced turnover effort against the Steelers that snapped a 2-game losing streak, while the Raiders lost big to the Bengals 34-10 to extend their losing skid to 4 games.  Heavy rain has hit the Oakland area over the last couple days, so field conditions are expected to have a palpable effect on this game. Here’s three things I think the Browns need to take care of if they hope to take home a win from the west coast. 1. Win the turnover battle – In the five games that the Browns have won the turnover battle (8th in turnover margin in the league), they are 3-2, including the last minute losses to Indianapolis and Philadelphia. Likewise, Oakland is 1-8 when they don’t win the turnover battle (25th in turnover margin). This is an opportunistic defense that has playmakers at every level now. While the eight turnovers last week won’t soon be duplicated, it’s not a stretch to think the Browns ca...