The hints were there in preseason games that the Raiders might struggle to defend the run. Coach Antonio Pierce let his feelings be known that it had to be cleaned up. He’s still not satisfied and for good reason. Las Vegas had a legitimate chance to open the season with a road victory over their AFC West rival Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins , right, runs against Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps, left, and cornerback Nate Hobbs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins runs against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K.
“That’s what keeps you humble in this game,” Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins said. “You never have all the answers. The job’s never done until it’s completely done, but that’s just football. That’s just how the game goes.” But what makes Jackson especially dangerous is he can punish defenses that load up to limit his ability to run. He completed 26 of 41 passes for 273 yards in the opener, and Pierce said that Jackson’s ability to beat teams with his arm complicates how to defend him.
“Do you stay back in coverage or do you go attack the quarterback? So really critical up front that we are detailed and do our job and our assignment and what’s actually in the game plan.”
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