Unprecedented: Conor Cook will be the first QB in the Super Bowl era to make his first career start in a playoff game.
Key stat: When Derek Carr has not played this season, the Raiders have been outscored 47-6.
Oakland's strength: The Raiders allowed just 18 sacks in the regular season (fewest in NFL).
Oakland's weakness: The Raiders defense allowed 61 pass plays of 20+ yards this season (most in NFL).
X-factor: Oakland running backs accounted for 199 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs in Week 11 against the Texans.