4 major X-Factors to watch from the Raiders vs. Panthers matchup in Week 1

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2. Raiders Linebackers

The Raiders were one of eight teams to allow less than 100 yards on the ground per game last season. This will come in handy in a matchup with McCaffrey. The Raiders made some moves to add linebackers and talent on their defense.

Cory Littleton was the biggest addition to the Raiders. He is a speedy linebacker who can cover and be a voice in the center of a defense. Nick Kwiatowski is another free agent signing who will need to step up for the Raiders

This group will also be responsible for guarding McCaffrey out of the backfield in this game. There are a lot of responsibilities for the linebackers on this team and it will be key that they step up.

If McCaffrey is taken out of the game by an opposing defense, there is not much for Carolina to do. They signed Robby Anderson in the offseason to pair with D.J Moore, but there is no doubt that McCaffrey is the heart beat of that defense. This is where the linebackers will have to bring their best game.

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