Oct 22, 2026 · 1h 21m
Raiders seek a complete game against desperate Rams
How Do The Raiders Turn It Around
The matchup tests whether Las Vegas can turn promising stretches, defensive pressure, and home-field energy into a full-game performance.
- 1The Raiders must establish the run and improve third-quarter execution against a Rams defense vulnerable on the ground.
- 2Pressure on Matthew Stafford, stronger play from young pass catchers, and fewer late-game lapses define Las Vegas’ path.
- 3Clint Kubiak details how tight ends, pass rushers, and the Black Hole’s energy could shape the matchup.
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Clint Kubiak connects Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer’s heavy target volume to earned trust, then explains how attention on Maxx Crosby opens opportunities elsewhere.
The brief
JT the Brick frames the Rams matchup as a test of Raiders confidence and physicality, but the central question is whether Las Vegas can finish games instead of relying on late touchdowns.
The preview centers on a practical formula: establish the run against a Rams defense vulnerable on the ground, pressure Matthew Stafford, create turnovers, and win special-teams moments.
Scott Kaplan adds urgency from the Rams’ side, while JT examines injuries, Puka Nacua’s importance, and whether young Raiders receivers can produce when defenses focus on Brock Bowers.
Clint Kubiak offers the clearest football detail, explaining the trust behind heavy tight-end usage and how extra attention on Maxx Crosby creates chances for other defenders.
The episode closes on a demanding but optimistic message: preparation, individual battles, improved run defense, and Allegiant Stadium’s energy can still change the Raiders’ trajectory.
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