The Raiders have a top-nine offense in both yards and points per game average. Derek Carr has emerged as a star with a 21-to-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio. No quarterback has thrown more touchdown passes outside the red zone than Carr.

Carr can take advantage of a weak Lions defense that gives up 29 points per game, second-highest in the NFL, and is depleted in the secondary.

Playing inside a dome on artificial turf makes Amari Cooper and Latavius Murray faster and more dangerous for Oakland.

The Lions' offense has shown more signs of life under new offensive coordinator Joe Bob Cooter. The Raiders give up the third-most yards per game and rank 27th in pass defense. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson are still a very strong hookup.

The Raiders' pass rush is going to be down with Aldon Smith getting suspended by the league this week.