Oct 7, 2026 · 1h 28m
Raiders target the run game before facing New England
No Let Downs In New England
The Raiders’ matchup with the Patriots hinges on whether defensive corrections, healthier personnel, and a credible rushing attack can change the offense’s trajectory.
- 1The Raiders must improve their rushing attack to reduce Kirk Cousins’ passing burden and make the screen game more effective.
- 2Defensive priorities include stopping New England’s run and forcing Drake May into obvious passing situations without relying heavily on blitzes.
- 3The 3630 Foundation highlights how retirement can unsettle former officers’ identity and connects them with mental-health support in Southern Nevada.
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Tom Wagner’s account of retirement’s effect on former officers’ identity and mental health gives the football preview a broader human stake.
The brief
After the Kansas City loss, JT and his analysts turn to New England, weighing defensive corrections, roster health, travel, and the need for a more reliable rushing attack.
Kirk Morrison argues that stopping the Patriots’ run and forcing Drake May into obvious passing situations are central to the matchup, while the offense must protect against another high-volume passing day.
The film discussion revisits Kansas City’s blitzes, late collapse, deep completions, kickoff coverage, and aggressive man defense before asking whether Drake May requires the same pressure plan.
Dante Thornton Jr., JPJ, Jalen Nailor, Ashton Gentry, and Mike Washington Jr. enter the roster conversation as possible pieces in healthier protection, blocking, and passing-game designs.
Tom Wagner explains how retirement can disrupt a police officer’s identity and purpose, and describes the 3630 Foundation’s effort to fund clinicians and support silent sufferers.
The episode’s sharpest contrast is between football’s demand for accountability and the foundation’s reminder that checking in on people can be a form of lifesaving preparation.