Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 30m
Raiders test their early surge against New Orleans
JT Looks Back and Forward
The matchup reveals whether Las Vegas’s defensive progress and quarterback development can withstand a tougher road challenge.
- 1The Raiders’ defensive identity is emerging, but pressure and coverage must align against Chris Olave.
- 2Tyler Shough’s mobility and quick decisions give New Orleans a credible answer despite its uneven running game.
- 3Las Vegas must repair interior run blocking and create manageable downs to reach 3-0.
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Jesse Merrick names pressure on Tyler Shough as the central key to the Raiders’ pursuit of 3-0.
The brief
Las Vegas enters New Orleans at 2-0, with improved defense and a chance to reach 3-0 before facing Kansas City. The central question is whether the early surge travels.
Vinny Bonsignore examines the Raiders’ young secondary, Zeke Massis, safety help, and the need to pair coverage with pass rush against Chris Olave.
Mike Hoss describes Tyler Shough’s development after competing with Spencer Rattler, emphasizing his mobility, arm strength, and quick growth under pressure.
Jesse Merrick identifies pressure on Shough as the decisive key, while the Raiders confront poor interior run blocking and limited rushing production.
The episode’s clearest tension is structural: Las Vegas has built a defensive identity, but reaching 3-0 requires its offense to create better downs.