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[Las Vegas Raiders]

Silver Minings: Jackson Powers-Johnson named top 10 trade candidate

While wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is expected to be on the trade block since the Raiders currently own a 2-5 record, another player has been gaining steam ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline: offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson.

Silver and Black Pride recently explored the idea of trading Powers-Johnson, given that he seems to have fallen out of favor with Pete Carroll and the Raiders’ coaching staff. Bleacher Report’s Kevin Knox shared a similar sentiment, listing the second-year pro at No. 10 in a recent “Trade Block Big Board” column.

The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be as low as ever on offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson.

After refusing to play the 22-year-old at center early in the season and forcing him to battle for a starting job, head coach Pete Carroll benched the 2024 second-round pick during Sunday’s blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

While his early 2025 campaign hasn’t made a positive impact on Powers-Johnson’s trade value, his draft pedigree, college production and rookie tape are hard to ignore.

He won the Remington Trophy in 2023 and started 14 games as a rookie.

While Powers-Johnson is a natural center, he has experience at both that position and guard. He’s shown flashes of potential, though inconsistently, in Las Vegas.

The Raiders clearly aren’t ready to win right away, even with Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith in the fold. If they can’t find a spot for Powers-Johnson in the starting lineup, they should be willing to flip him for a pick or player they’ll actually use.

Knox lists JPJ’s trade value at a 2026 fourth-round pick and/or a veteran cornerback, and names the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans as potential suitors. Both teams could make sense if the Raiders are looking to flip the young offensive lineman for draft picks.

The Browns are also staring at a rebuild and have an aging offensive line that could use some youth on the interior, seeing as center Ethan Pocic (30) and guards Joe Bitonio (34) and Wyatt Teller (30) are all in their 30s. Meanwhile, the 2-4 Texans’ playoff hopes are quickly diminishing and the offense’s struggles in the trenches are a big reason why. Cleveland currently has one fourth-round pick (along with three fifths), while Houston has two.

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. PST, so there’s still over another week for the situation to get sorted out, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Las Vegas strike at least one deal.

In Other Raiders’ Links:​

• Raiders worse than last year?: “The 2024 Las Vegas Raiders held a 2-5 record through the same point last season before going to end the year at 4-13, the Raiders are also on pace to finish 4-13, though ESPN’s FPI has them projected 3-14, which would be the Raiders’ worst finish in over a decade,” our Tristian Kuhn writes. “…The 2024 Raiders had a -125 point differential, the 2025 Raiders are on pace to have a -187 point differential after their 31-0 blowout.”
• Pete Carroll looking like a bust: “Mostly, we’ve been treated to some atrocious football from this ragamuffin group,” our Ray Aspuria writes. “And all three phases of the team’s game — offense, defense, and special teams — have taken turns in participating in regressive football.”
• What’s gone wrong this season?: The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent Bonsignore points to three major reasons why the Silver and Black have struggled this fall.
• HBCU classic at Allegiant: The Raiders’ home stadium will host this year’s matchup between Jackson State and Grambling State, and the franchise would like to make hosting the game an annual tradition, according to The Athletic’s Jason Jones.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...iders-news-jackson-powers-johnson-trade-block

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Raider Nation’s confidence drops to it’s lowest of the year

The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-5 heading into their bye week, with the fan base on edge. After the third loss by three or more scores, the nation wants everyone shipped off.

Pete Carroll is surprised by the start of the season and expected better results. His choice of personnel and John Spytek’s conservative approach to free agency have left this team without the talent to beat good squads. Many Raiders fans are willing to ship everyone out and start over.

In this week’s SB Nation Reacts, we once again ask fans what their confidence is in the team’s direction. After the embarrassing loss to the Chiefs, the Raiders saw their confidence among fans drop to an all-time low. Fan confidence dropped from 16 percent back down to six percent.

It has been an ugly season so far, with the losses coming in blowout fashion. If fans don’t see an improvement, the call for a complete rebuild, including the coaching staff, will continue.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...ns-confidence-drops-to-its-lowest-of-the-year

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Sunday games open thread

The Las Vegas Raiders may be on their bye but there’s a full slate of games to watch Sunday. Discuss it all here.

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[Las Vegas Raiders]

Raiders are underdogs Week 9 vs. the Jaguars after the bye week

The Las Vegas Raiders had their bye week in Week 8 and have a chance to bounce back during the second half of the season. It has been disappointing so far with the team’s playoff hopes falling away by the week.

Next up for the Raiders is the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is on a bye. Both teams will have two weeks of preparation against the other, and we will see which coaching staff has their team ready to play.

Fanduel Sportsbook posted odds for all the games of the second week of the season. The Raiders are 3-point underdogs against the Jacksonville Jaguars with an over/under (O/U) of 47.5.

With five teams on bye in Week 9, there will be plenty of NFL action. The biggest favorites for the upcoming games, according to FanDuel, are the Los Angeles Rams at -13.5 over the New Orleans Saints.

Check out the opening odds below:

Raiders vs. Jaguars

Moneyline Jaguars -174 Raiders +146

Opening point spread: -3

Opening point total: 43.5

Check out the latest odds for Week 9 at FanDuel Sportsbook

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...dogs-week-9-vs-the-jaguars-after-the-bye-week

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Quiet night from Josh Jacobs doesn’t slow red-hot Packers down

While the Las Vegas Raiders were on a bye during Week 8, let’s check in on a few old friends: Josh Jacobs, Keisean Nixon and Robert Spillane, and see how they performed on Sunday.

Josh Jacobs​

• Game result: 35-25, Packers win
• Stats: 13 carries, 33 yards, 1 rushing TD, 3 catches, 12 receiving yards

Surprisingly, Jacobs wasn’t the Packers’ leading rusher. Emmanuel Wilson had 11 carries for 61 yards to nearly double up the 2022 rushing champ. However, Green Bay didn’t need much from its lead back to put up 21 points in the fourth quarter and walk out of Pittsburgh with its fifth (technically, fifth and a half with the tie) win of the season. Jacobs kept his new touchdown streak alive by giving the Packers a lead in the final frame and the momentum to finish off the Steelers. He’s now scored in 14 out of the last 15 regular-season games.

Josh Jacobs has 26 touchdowns in 25 games with the Packers. Seems good!

— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) October 27, 2025

Keisean Nixon​

• Game result: 35-25, Packers win
• Stats: 5 tackles, 1 PD, 1 fumble

Nixon has had a decent season overall, as his pass defended tonight brings him up to a career-high 11 PDs in seven games on the year. However, Sunday night was a rough one. He was targeted a handful of times early, giving up a few receptions and getting called for at least two pass interference penalties. On top of that, Nixon muffed a punt return attempt of the game. Green Bay recovered, but this was certainly a night to forget for the cornerback.

Nate Hobbs and Keisean Nixon pic.twitter.com/SdeNRsSvEM

— Gute (@Packers_szn3) October 27, 2025

Robert Spillane​

• Game result: 32-13 Patriots win
• Stats: 14 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 INT

After starting the season 1-2, including a loss to the Raiders in the season opener, the New England Patriots are on fire with five straight wins and are in first place for the AFC East. Robert Spillane is a big reason for the Patriots’ resurgence, especially on Sunday. Spillane led the team with 14 tackles, eight more than anyone else, on top of having two of New England’s seven TFLs and an interception. That brings the linebacker up to 67 tackles, three TFLs and two picks on the year.

Robert Spillane picks off Gabriel to put New England inside the 10!

CLEvsNE on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/PNHtU7aTbU

— NFL (@NFL) October 26, 2025

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...ers-josh-jacobs-keisean-nixon-robert-spillane

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Chiefs-Commanders game thread

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[Las Vegas Raiders]

Was signing Tyler Lockett a good idea?

We all expected Tyler Lockett to be a Las Vegas Raider.

But it’s the timing that’s odd.

Monday, as they returned from their bye week with a 2-5 record, the Raiders signed the veteran wide receiver.

Lockett played for Las Vegas head coach Pete Carroll for nine seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. They were very close.

When Lockett became available early this offseason, the general assumption around the NFL was that Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith would reunite with Lockett. But, after an extended period in free agency, Lockett signed with the Tennessee Titans.

Last week, Lockett asked and was granted his release. It was expected he would try to sign with a contender.

But now he is a Raider. Some may question the timing of the signing.

Lockett is 33 and the Raiders aren’t currently a contender. Some think Lockett could take playing time away from younger wide receivers such as rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton. Lockett had just 1o catches for 70 yards with the Titans.

But perhaps Lockett could help spark the offense and get the struggling Smith going.

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Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...3554/raiders-tyler-lockett-sign-wide-receiver

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Raiders signing wide receiver Tyler Lockett

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to sign wide receiver Tyler Lockett, according to NFL media’s Tom Pelissero.

Former Titans, Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett expected to sign with Raiders, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/KXK0R6yNsa pic.twitter.com/LJszQWxEzV

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 27, 2025

The Raiders have been looking to add a veteran wide receiver since the offseason, leading many to speculate that Lockett might land in Las Vegas during free agency this past spring. He spent 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks, collecting 661 catches for 8,594 yards and 61 touchdowns while playing for current Raiders’ head coach Pete Caroll for nine of those 10 seasons.

Also, Lockett and current starting quarterback, Geno Smith, played together with the Seahawks from 2019 to 2024, with the wideout hauling in 84 catches, 1,033 yards and nine touchdowns during Smith’s first season as the team’s starter in 2022. However, Lockett ended up signing with the Tennessee Titans during the offseason, catching 10 passes for 70 yards and no touchdowns in seven games (one start) before recently requesting his release.

The timing of this signing is noteworthy. The NFL’s trade deadline is next week—Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 1:00 p.m. PST—and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is considered to be on the trade block. As of now, Meyers is still on the roster, and there was a report this weekend that the Raiders would rather keep him if they don’t feel that they are getting “strong value in return”, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

If Meyers doesn’t get dealt, it will be interesting to see where the 33-year-old signing fits in with the 2-5 club. Given its record, the playoffs seem like a long shot for Las Vegas, leading many to believe the organization should focus on the future and thus, developing young wide receivers like Tre Tucker and rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr.

But if Meyers does get traded ahead of next week’s deadline, Lockett can serve as the veteran presence in the youthful meeting room.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...ockett-pete-carroll-signed-roster-free-agency

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Devin White vs. Travis Etienne headline Raiders-Jaguars key matchups

The Week 9 contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars could be viewed as a swing game for both teams, especially with the NFL’s trade deadline coming up next Tuesday.

The Raiders aren’t looking toward the future just yet, despite owning a 2-5 record, but taking another loss could be the last domino that needs to fall for the organization to officially become sellers next week. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are currently half a game out of an AFC Wild Card spot and need to bounce back after dropping two games in a row.

So, both teams still have something to play for, heightening the stakes for this week’s key matchups.

Devin White vs. Travis Etienne Jr.​

While Jacksonville’s passing game with quarterback Trevor Lawrence and wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hutner seems to get most of the attention, their offense runs through Etienne. He leads the team with 594 yards from scrimmage, over 200 yards more than Thomas and nearly 300 more than Hunter, and owns the highest grade from Pro Football Focus (77.7) on that side of the ball.

Additionally, Etienne ranks 11th in the league with 514 rushing yards, is eighth in rushing yards per game (73.4) and is averaging a career high 5.3 yards per carry, which is tied for fourth-best among running backs with at least 41 carries. Clearly, he should be a focal point for the Raiders’ defense, and that means the team is going to need White to be at his best.

The linebacker has made several plays as a run defender this year, as he’s in the Top 25 at his position with 12 defensive stops and has a 3.8-yard average depth of tackle against the run, per PFF. However, he owns an ugly 43.4 run defense grade and a 14.3 percent missed tackle rate that ranks in the bottom 20 at the position (minimum 49 run defense snaps) is a big reason why.

Meanwhile, Etienne has forced 17 missed tackles when running the ball this season. Also, White primarily makes plays against the run by leaning on his instincts, and Jaguars’ head coach and offensive play caller, Liam Coen, is known for having a creative rushing attack that gives linebackers a lot of eye candy and can cause them to hesitate.

So, the seven-year pro is going to be tested in a handful of ways on Sunday and must be up to the task for the Raiders to keep the Jaguars in check.

Stone Forsythe vs. Josh Hines-Allen​

Don’t let Hines-Allen’s box score stats fool you. Yes, he only has half a sack on the year so far, but he’s still getting plenty of pressure on the quarterback.

The two-time Pro Bowler has accumulated 33 pressures in seven games, which is tied for eighth among edge rushers, matching the Denver Broncos’ duo of Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper and just one behind Myles Garrett, per PFF. Also, his 18.0 win percentage is in the top 20 at the position (minimum 57 pass rush snaps).

Clearly, Hines-Allen is still a problem that opposing offensive lines have to account for. Considering that over 75 percent of his total snaps have come on the right edge (265 out of 347), it will be extra important for Las Vegas to protect Geno Smith’s blind side this Sunday.

That challenge is even more difficult considering Kolton Miller is on injured reserve. Forsythe has filled in for Miller over the last three weeks and has struggled in pass protection, allowing six pressures, including two sacks and a quarterback hit, to earn a 55.7 grade from PFF in that department.

So, he needs to step up, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly needs to give him some help via chip blocks and double teams for the Raiders to have success with their passing attack.

Granted, it wouldn’t be surprising to see rookie Charles Grant get a shot at left tackle, seeing as Forsythe has been struggling and Grant has only recorded one regular-season snap on offense. Regardless, the point is that the Silver and Black must have a strong game plan for Hines-Allen and protecting Smith’s blind side.

Geno Smith vs. Devin Lloyd​

A quarterback against a linebacker isn’t exactly the type of matchup you’re expecting to see. However, Lloyd isn’t a typical linebacker.

He currently owns the highest coverage grade from PFF, not just at his position but across all NFL defenders with at least 69 coverage snaps, by posting an elite 91.6 mark. A big reason is that the fourth-year pro is tied with Chicago Bears’ safety Kevin Byard for the league lead in interceptions (four). Raider Nation might remember Byard from his Week 4 performance in Las Vegas when he picked off Smith twice.

That outing is a part of the reason why the Raiders’ signal-caller is tied for the most interceptions (10) in the league. What’s even more concerning about this matchup is that he’s struggled to see the middle of the field, as six of his picks have come between the numbers, per PFF, where he can expect to see Lloyd on Sunday.

It’s no secret that turning the ball over was one of the Silver and Black’s biggest issues during the first half of the season. So, this isn’t a favorable matchup for Geno, but it is an opportunity for him to start righting the ship for the rest of the campaign.

In full disclosure, Lloyd did miss the Jaguars’ most recent game with a calf injury. However, the team was on a bye last week, meaning he’s had extra time to recover and could suit up on Sunday.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...guars-key-matchups-devin-white-travis-etienne

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

The pros and cons of Raiders adding Tyler Lockett

There was a need for a veteran wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders. Inking Tyler Lockett — a 33-year-old 11-year vet — certainly fits that bill.

But one can’t escape that head coach Pete Carroll seems hellbent on a getting the band back together the desert, doesn’t he?

The Silver & Black added Lockett officially this past Monday after the receiver asked for his release from the Tennessee Titans last week. In a corresponding move, the Raiders waived wide receiver Justin Shorter.

Lockett joined the Titans a one-year, $4 million contract in free agency after spending 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, who drafted him out of Kansas State in the third round (69th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Thus, Carroll is well aware of what the 5-foot-10, 182-pound wideout brings to the table.

Lockett’s arrival brings Las Vegas’ wide receiver room to six. Lockett is the elder statesmen of the group followed by Alex Bachman who is 29. Then comes Jakobi Meyers (28) and a trio of receivers under 25: Tre Tucker (24) and rookies Jack Bech (22) and Dont’e Thornton Jr. (22).

Las Vegas Raiders WR Tyler Lockett on Emphasizing the Importance of Knowledge and Understanding of the Game #raiders #raidernation #LasVegasRaiders #nfl #lasvegasraidersonsi pic.twitter.com/Bb7CrREB3E

— Hondo Carpenter (@HondoCarpenter) October 28, 2025

Let’s explore the pros and cons of Lockett’s addition:

The Pros​

Familiar face. Carroll isn’t the only person in the Raiders’ building who knows Lockett. Quarterback Geno Smith spent six seasons (2019-24) with the Seahawks and knows well what the veteran wide receiver is capable off. The duo of Smith and Lockett connected for 220 passes, 2,613 yards, and 16 touchdowns during their respective tenures in Seattle. Of those six seasons, Carroll was the head honcho for five of them.

There’s built-in trust that Smith has with Lockett and that’ll help the quarterback who is tied for the league lead in interceptions thrown at 10. Lockett will need to lock into the Chip Kelly offense in Las Vegas but the wide receivers arrival can help not only Smith but Kelly, too.

Timing target. Lockett’s route running ability can help improve the timing of the Raiders offense that’s been disrupted frequently. The veteran’s body control and ability to get in and out of breaks with precision should give Smith an option to go to quickly when things go awry. While he may not be as fast as that 4.40 40-yard dash time he posted at the 2015 NFL Combine, Lockett showcased the technique, short area quickness, and football intelligence to make himself available to the quarterback. Of Lockett’s career 671 receptions, 402 have gone for first downs.

Trade facilitation. Meyers has made it no secret he demanded a trade. He originally sought a new deal to remain a Raider beyond this season but things have gone quiet on both fronts. Perhaps the addition of Lockett — namely how the wide receiver performs — facilitates the move from Meyers? Meyers is the second-most productive pass catcher for Las Vegas hauling in 29 passes for 329 yards with no touchdowns in the six games he’s started so far. The NFL trade deadline is November 4.

Sources: Multiple teams have shown interest in trading for #Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers, who’s in the final year of his contract and has publicly said he still wants to be traded.

However, teams have had a hard time getting a clear read on whether Las Vegas is truly willing to move… pic.twitter.com/S9ZovPwwZv

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 27, 2025

The Cons​

Age and Production. At age 33, Lockett is two years younger than Smith. And his production dipped since the 2022 season (84 receptions for 1,033 yards and nine touchdowns). In his final two seasons as a Seahawk, Lockett caught 79 passes for 894 yards and five touchdowns in 2023 and then 49 passes for 600 yards and two scores in 2024. With the Titans, Lockett hauled in 10 passes for 70 yards and zero scores, the highest output being four catches for 37 yards in a Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Through the first seven games in Tennessee, he logged 190 snaps. In comparison, Tucker and Meyers have notched 381 and 352 snaps, respectively. Just how much more juice Lockett has is of chief concern. Does he still have the crisp route running, speed, and football IQ to deliver in Las Vegas?

Taking snaps away. The Raiders invested two draft picks at the wide receiver position this past April with the 58th overall pick used to snag Bech from TCU and the 108th selection to take Thornton out of Tennessee. Lockett’s arrival portends to the veteran getting snaps which are likely to reduce the involvement of both rookies. The pair of neophytes haven’t had the most productive initial season in the league: Bech has seven catches for 73 yards while Thornton has five receptions for 94 yards under his belt. Neither have hauled in a touchdown pass. But the 22-year-olds can use all the snaps they can get to develop. And their miniscule numbers are better than Lockett’s.

Perception and realty. With yet another former Seahawk added to the mix, there’s a prevailing perception that it’s Carroll who has final say on roster with general manger John Spytek deferring to the 74-year-old coach. While Spytek noted that it’s a joint collaborative effort between he and Carroll when asked about who has final say, perception is an interpretation of reality. While we don’t know the exact nature of the dynamic, bringing in a veteran wide receiver who has less production than two of the rookies you spent valuable draft picks on doesn’t seem like a prudent move. Granted, Lockett played with rookie quarterback in Cam Ward and the Titans sacked head coach Brian Callahan, but the dip in production is still apparent.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...pros-and-cons-of-raiders-adding-tyler-lockett

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

How much of Brian Thomas will Raiders see?

The Las Vegas Raiders have been dealing with some drama of their own with their top wide receiver as Jakobi Meyers has publicly stated he desires to be traded by Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline and he has been subject to many rumors for several weeks.

The Raiders aren’t alone with some issues with a top receiver. Their Week 9 opponent Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars, have also had a rocky start of the season with a wide receiver.

Jacksonville wide receiver Brian Thomas, who had a terrific rookie season, has struggled at times this season. He has five dropped passes and hasn’t been as consistent as he was last year.

Jacksonville coach Liam Coen shot down reports that Thomas could be traded soon. Still, it is not known how much he will play Sunday again. He hurt his shoulder in Week 7 (the Jaguars were on a bye like the Raiders in Week 8) and has been limited in practice this week, so the Jaguars’ issues with their top receiver may continue this week.

In other Raiders’ news:

• O-line rankings: Check out where the Raiders’ offensive line ranks in PFF”s weekly look,
• Trade talks: This podcast preview’s next Tuesday’s trade deadline.
• Depth chart: Here is the Raiders’ Week 9 depth chart.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...-jaguars-week-9-brian-thomas-will-raiders-see

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

How has Liam Coen changed Jaguars’ culture?

This Week 9 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars features two teams that have new head coaches—Pete Carroll for the Raiders and Liam Coen for the Jaguars—and are coming off byes after blowout losses two weeks ago. To preview the contest, Silver and Black Pride reached out to our friends at Big Cat Country, and Gus Logue was kind enough to answer a few questions about the Jags for Raider Nation.

Q: Liam Coen was hired in the offseason and, like any new head coach, has the challenge of changing the Jaguars’ culture. About a half a season into the job, how would you say he’s done in that regard? Generally speaking, what are the noticeable differences between this year’s team and last year’s?

A: Coen has implemented a culture of physicality and resiliency that has shown up on the field more often than not. Multiple times during the offseason, he used the acronym F.A.S.T. (Fundamentally sound, Attacking, Situational masters, and Toughness) to describe what he looks for from his team.

You can probably check the boxes for “Attacking” and “Toughness” — especially for the defensive side of the ball — but the Jaguars haven’t been “Fundamentally sound” or “Situational masters” on a consistent basis. The offense has had multiple redzone turnovers, the defense has allowed multiple game-winning/clinching drives, and pre-snap penalties have been a recurring issue.

The Jaguars also had similar issues last season. I’d say the biggest difference in the team’s culture compared to last year is accountability, especially from the head coach. While Doug Pederson didn’t throw players under the bus, he didn’t always stand up for them, either. Coen seems to already have much better relationships with his players and staff.

Coach Liam Coen taking accountability for a bad redzone play:

“I gotta be better in this situation”

(Via. @Keso_904)
pic.twitter.com/GdMRlBkQzn

— Playoff Jaguars (@PlayoffJaguars) October 24, 2025

Q: Building on that, how has Trevor Lawrence fit into Coen’s offense? And can you compare Lawrence from this season to last season?

A: It hasn’t been a clean fit so far, which is to be expected for any new scheme. And this is Lawrence’s third in five years. But he’s done a commendable job of commanding the offense by making checks and audibles at the line of scrimmage. He has far more pre-snap autonomy than previously, and it’s paying off. His 46-yard pass to Brian Thomas Jr. to seal a win in Week 3 is a good example.

One area that Lawrence can grow in, as it relates to him fitting in Coen’s offense, is play-action dropbacks from under center. That’s how Coen wants to generate explosive passes. Lawrence is much more comfortable operating from shotgun, though, where he can diagnose defenses without having to turn his back.

He’s generally been the same player as always this season. His incredible highlights are far too often drowned out by backbreaking lowlights. That said, I think the performances of quarterbacks like Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones this season show how much work Jacksonville still has to do to elevate the environment around Lawrence. Coen is cool and all, but the offensive line and pass-catchers remain far from dependable.

Q: Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. had an excellent rookie year, catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards (75.4 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns. However, he has just 27 catches, 365 yards (52.1 ypg) and one TD through seven games in 2025. What has led to his dip in production? Are you buying any of the recent trade rumors surrounding Thomas?

A: I buy that the Jaguars were answering their phones, as every team does at this time of year, but I doubt they had any real intentions of making a deal. Thomas will only be traded if Jacksonville receives an offer they can’t refuse. Coen said Monday that they “have no plans on moving Brian Thomas Jr. at all.”

His dip in production is related to his mental state. Thomas has 6 drops this season, more than any other wideout except for Jerry Jeudy, per PFF. The guy is still getting open, but he can’t seem to finish plays. He’s also been dealing with wrist and shoulder injuries, so perhaps those issues are more serious than we realize. Thomas’ campaign has been the most disappointing aspect of the Jaguars’ season so far. Hopefully, he can gain some confidence and turn the ship around.

Q: Jacksonville traded up for and drafted the most unique player in the 2025 draft class, wide receiver-cornerback combo Travis Hunter. Is he more of a receiver or a corner with the Jags? How does the team split up Hunter’s workload on each side of the ball?

[Editor’s note: The Jaguars placed Hunter on injured reserve Friday, after this was written. So, he will not be playing in Sunday’s game.]

A: It has fluctuated on both sides of the ball each week, but I expect Hunter to be a near-full-time receiver and a part-time cornerback going forward. He set season-highs across the board with 67 offensive snaps (87% of the team’s total), 8 receptions, 101 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown in Week 7, before the Jaguars had a Week 8 bye.

Thomas is amid a sophomore slump, Dyami Brown has underwhelmed as a free agent pickup, and Brenton Strange is on injured reserve. Jacksonville is desperate for juice in its pass-catching core. The defensive secondary could use some playmaking as well, but the team has a $275 million quarterback and an offensive-minded head coach. Hunter will primarily play offense for the remainder of the season. Send some trade offers for him in your fantasy football leagues.

Q: Can you give us one player on each side of the ball who you think will make a big impact in this game for the Jaguars?

A: Travis Etienne is a name to watch on offense. He rushed for 50+ yards in each of the first four games of the season, but he failed to reach that mark in Weeks 5-7. I think Coen will want to reinvigorate the rushing attack on Sunday.

On defense, I’ll go with a lesser-known name in Montaric Brown. He’s forced an incompletion on 30% of passes thrown his way. That’s the second-best rate among 120 CBs this season, per PFF. With Hunter and recent trade acquisition Greg Newsome still getting their feet wet, Brown has provided quality snaps at cornerback.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...uars-week-9-preview-liam-coen-trevor-lawrence

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Raiders Week 9: Be wary of Jaguars’ Devin Lloyd

An interception prone quarterback versus an interception machine linebacker.

That sums up the upcoming battle between Las Vegas Raiders signal caller Geno Smith and Jacksonville Jaguars defender Devin Lloyd.

Smith, the Raiders’ 35-year-old, $75 million quarterback, boasts 10 interceptions thrown this season and was atop the league in that category for much of the season until the Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa said hold my beer (he has 11 picks thrown on the year). Lloyd, the Jaguars’ first-round pick in 2022 (27th overall), is tied for the league lead in interceptions at four (alongside Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard; who picked off Smith twice in Week 4). On the year, Lloyd has the longest interception return for a touchdown: A 99-yard pick six against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5.

DEVIN LLOYD PICK-6!

KCvsJAX on ESPN/ABC
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— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2025

But here’s the kicker when it comes to this potential matchup between Smith and Lloyd: It’s the Jacksonville linebacker that’s been limited in practices this week as he recovers from a calf injury that forced him to miss the Jaguars’ Week 7 contest with the Los Angeles Rams. Like Las Vegas, Jacksonville is coming off a bye week and Lloyd’s return to practice — albeit limited — is a sign he may return.

The Utah product is a supreme nuisance when tasked with pass coverage as Pro Football Reference charts the 27-year-old with 12 completions allowed on 17 targets (70.6 percent completion rate) for 101 yards and one touchdown given up. Opposing quarterbacks sport a 65.7 rating throwing his way — as evidenced by the four interceptions on the season — and the average receiving yards per target Lloyd is yielding is 5.9. The 6-foot-3 and 235-pound linebacker has 28 total tackles (16 solo) with two stops for loss and two quarterback hits, also.

Thus, if he’s on the field, the Raiders must be wary of No. 0.

“Devin a little bit more on the quieter side early getting to know him and then you talk to him, and you hear a very mature dude. He had specific goals that he wanted to accomplish this season, and I thought he attacked it in the exact right way. You look at the offseason program wanting to get faster, a little bit more athletic, be a little bit more dynamic,” Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said of his playmaking linebacker this past Wednesday. “I thought he attacked it the right way. He came in training camp, we had multiple conversations with him and just, ‘This is what I expect, these are my expectations for myself as a player and how I can help this defense and this team.’ And that’s what it’s been the entire time that I’ve gotten to know Devin. He is obviously made a ton of huge plays for us this season and I have a lot of respect for the player and person.”

"Devin has been in this building, with these defensive coaches, I would say more than any other player in this organization since we got here."

Coach Coen on how @DevinLloyd_ embodies this franchise's turnaround. pic.twitter.com/48jZLA18Kv

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) October 7, 2025

Lloyd missing Sunday’s matchup would been a boon for the Raiders. The Jaguars placed wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter on injured reserve with a knee injury Friday morning which puts their talented 2025 first-round pick on the shelf for at least four games. So Jacksonville is going to be light in playmaking ability.

But, if Lloyd does suit up and starts, Las Vegas must rigorously put his calf to the test. Another “if” here, but should the Raiders have tight end Brock Bowers playing and available, try to isolate Lloyd against the fleet-footed pass catcher. Use an array of routes, short, intermediate, and long to stress Lloyd’s legs. Deploy running backs Ashton Jeanty and/or Raheem Mostert on routes coming out of the backfield to make Lloyd run in coverage.

And, of course, run right at him and the Jaguars defense.

“I think you can’t play one-sided. You can’t be one dimensional when you play football. You can’t throw it every down; you can’t run it every down,” Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said during his media availability on Thursday. “You have to be able — if you do it, defenses are too good; if they know this is all this team is going to do is chuck it, well, then, the schemes that these people will bring from a pass rush standpoint and coverage standpoint will be very complicated. So, you’ve got to be able to not let them home in and say, ‘This is all they do on this down.’ So, you want to be balanced. If you’re balanced, that’s a good thing.”

Quote of Note:​

“Yeah, just being mindful of that. A lot of sim pressures, so they’ll bring one guy and drop one guy. And so you just know if they’re bringing a blitz one way, that the opposite side is going to be dropping. And again, you want to stick to your reads and make sure you’re just seeing the field the proper way. That’s the main thing. And then getting the ball out of my hands. We’re developing a great game plan this week, and we got to go out there and execute it. And again, it starts with me. It starts with me getting that ball out my hands and playing efficiently, playing the right way. And then when the time comes, being explosive.”

—Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith on the Jacksonville Jaguars defense’s penchant to drop defensive linemen into pass coverage

Dropped it, locked it.#JAXvsLV | NFL+ pic.twitter.com/OdPAD5lHQf

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 30, 2025

Head-to-Head:​

Sunday’s contest marks the 12th time the Raiders and Jaguars will clash. Jacksonville leads the series at 6-5 overall. However, it’s Las Vegas that’s posted the most recent victory: A 19-14 win back in December of 2024. The Jaguars won the two previous matchups — 27-20 in November of 2022 and 20-16 in December of 2019 (final game in Oakland, ever). Jacksonville owns the longest win streak of the series with four-straight victories from 1997 to 2010.

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...raiders-week-9-be-wary-of-jaguars-devin-lloyd

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Raiders vs. Jaguars: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming and more

The Las Vegas Raiders are back at at home at Allegiant Stadium after their bye week to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in Week 8. Here is what you need to know about the game:

Game info:

Records: The Raiders are 2-5, the Jaguars are 4-3.

TV Schedule

Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025

Time: 1:05 p.m. PT

Channel: CBS.

Announcers: Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Kristina Pink.

Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Missouri.

Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV “Raider Nation Radio” 920 AM

Watch on mobile:

Live game streams are available on the following platforms for those in-market*:

Raiders + Allegiant Stadium App (iOS and Android devices)

Raiders.com on iOS mobile devices (Safari browser only via this direct link)

Weather: It’s always nice inside Allegiant Stadium.

Betting: Jaguars -3, 47.5 O/U at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Follow Silver and Black Pride on social media!​

Twitter – @SilverBlakPride

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Opponent Blog: Big Cat Country.

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[Las Vegas Raiders]

Las Vegas Raiders are big underdogs Week 10 vs. Denver Broncos

The Las Vegas Raiders had a crushing loss in overtime against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The 30-29 loss brings them to 2-6 on the season, and the team appears more likely to pick in the top ten for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Brock Bowers made his return on Sunday with a bang, scoring three touchdowns and gaining 127 yards receiving. It wasn’t enough as the defense struggled to tackle and allowed the Jaguars to score on six straight possessions in the second half. Now the Raiders have a quick turnaround and play Thursday Night against the Denver Broncos.

Fanduel Sportsbook posted odds for all the games of the second week of the season. The Raiders are 9.5-point underdogs against the Denver Broncos with an over/under (O/U) of 42.5.

With four teams on bye in Week 10, there will be plenty of NFL action. The biggest favorites for the upcoming games, according to FanDuel, are the Buffalo Bills at -9.5 over the Miami Dolphins.

Check out the opening odds below:

Raiders vs. Broncos

Moneyline: Broncos -560 Raiders +420

Opening point spread: -9.5

Opening point total: 42.5

Check out the latest odds for Week 10 at FanDuel Sportsbook

Source: https://www.silverandblackpride.com...s-are-big-underdogs-week-10-vs-denver-broncos

 

[Las Vegas Raiders]

Jaguars have their way with Raiders defense

Forcing a punt, then getting a timely interception in the end zone, and forcing another punt, the Las Vegas Raiders defense bent but didn’t break in the first half against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.

And at halftime, all the Silver & Black yielded in terms of points was a record-breaking 68-yard field goal from Cam Little. With 6-3 lead in hand, things looked on the up-and-up.

However, looks can be deceiving.

That quick field goal drive (a minute and 36 seconds to be exact) was one of of six-straight consecutive drives by the Jaguars that resulted in points (two field goals and three touchdowns the rest of the way) to help pave the way for Jacksonville’s 30-29 overtime win in Allegiant Stadium.

When the Jaguars needed it most, they had their way with the Raiders defense going 9-of-16 on third downs and 3-for-3 on fourth downs. Jacksonville also outgained Las Vegas 151 to 57 on the ground to play bully ball.

Tim Jones shakes off two tacklers to pick up important yards

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— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025

“Well, count up how many third and ones they had. Was it four of them? It just like blankets that don’t fit. They had three sneaks or something like that, and they had a couple fourth down sneaks as well. They did a really good job there, but the point is getting out of those short yard situations,” Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said after the game. “That happened again to us. I think we talked about that last time out that you’ve got to stay out of those situations, and that we have to be better on second down so that doesn’t happen. We went into this with that thought, and we didn’t get that accomplished. It was directly addressed. We went after it, and we weren’t able to make it happen. That’s a whole lot different than third and sixes and sevens and eights. The numbers can kind of mislead you a little bit.”

What’s not misleading: The Raiders inability to tackle properly. There were plenty of whiffs on Sunday on both defense and special teams and, for a defensive-minded head coach leading the way, that’s egregious. It often appears like Las Vegas doesn’t practice physically tackling and on game days, it’s going for big collisions and blasts instead of wrapping up and bringing the ball carrier down. Either the coaching staff can’t teach or players can’t retain and execute. Or a combination of both?

And it’s no surprise to see the Jaguars systematically bludgeon the Raiders in overtime. After getting an electric 54-yard kick return from wide receiver Austin Trammell, Jacksonville ran the ball nine times, passing only once, to get the 44 yards needed to hit paydirt on a jumping and extending of the ball quarterback sneak from Trevor Lawrence.

Let’s hit the quick slants as fast as the Jaguars went up and down the field:

—Credit where credit is due: Las Vegas’ offense had Jacksonville’s defense heads spinning, too. The Raiders passing attack dropped 274 yards the Jaguars with tight end Brock Bowers doing the most damage with 12 receptions for 127 yards an three touchdowns. Each of Bowers’ touchdowns were electrifying. Running back Ashton Jeanty caught the other touchdown, totaling five catches for 47 yards.

CAN’T STOP BROCK #JAXvsLV | FOX pic.twitter.com/YiURLt1sAe

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 2, 2025

—Raiders quarterback Geno Smith finished with four touchdown throws going 29 of 39 for 284 yards. He did absorb two sacks and threw an untimely interception. But he got the ball to Bowers and Jeanty to keep the Raiders neck-and-neck with the Jaguars.

—Jeanty galloped for just 42 yards on 13 carries (3.2 yards per carry average). But no other Raiders tailbacks got a tote. Smith finished with five carries for nine yards while Bowers finished with one tote for six. Flip it and the Jaguars handed the ball to running back Travis Etienne Jr. 22 times for 84 yards while rookie Bhayshal Tuten got nine totes for 29 yards and a touchdown. Lawrence carried the ball nine times for 24 yards and two scores.

—Speaking of Lawrence, he came into the game with an illness and finished with a Smith-like 23 of 34 for 220 yards, no touchdowns, and in interception performance. In fact, the Jacksonville quarterback’s end zone interception — thrown right to Las Vegas safety Isaiah Pola-Mao for the turnover — was very Smith-esque as it was an errant throw Raiders fans have seen plenty from their own signal caller.

—On the failed two-point conversion to win the game, the Raiders had the perfect play call as Smith had familiar target and wide receiver Tyler Lockett wide open behind the Jaguars defense, but Jackonville’s DaVon Hamilton swatted the pass down like a pesky mosquito. It was there for Las Vegas, but Jacksonville simply wanted it more and made a great defensive play.

Quotes of Note:​

“No, obviously frustrating that we were kind of mixing it up. We were trying zone, we were trying man, we were blitzing, we were playing four-man rush. I mean, we’re mixing it up pretty good and credit those guys, Geno (Smith) and Brock Bowers and those guys, their skill players I thought played a really good game. J Lew (Jourdan Lewis) goes down, what first shot of the game, or whatever it was, and Jarrian (Jones) steps in. We’re doubling Brock, we’re playing zone, we’re blitzing. It was an old roller coaster game, the emotions, we tried to just stay level-headed.”

—Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen on trying everything to slow down the Raiders offense, namely tight end Brock Bowers.

NO GOOD! THE @JAGUARS DENY THE 2-PT ATTEMPT FOR THE WIN! pic.twitter.com/NoPht7meod

— NFL (@NFL) November 3, 2025

“It’s not a great feeling. You want to come back in here and celebrate with the guys. It kind of sucks. You can’t really celebrate anything.”

—Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers on how it feels to set a career-high in single-game touchdowns but not getting the win

“They were in a three weak, we knew they would be in three weak, that’s their call down there. We had the alert that we wanted, had the play. Chip (Kelly) called a great play. Got the alert we wanted. They reacted how we wanted, Tyler Lockett’s open in the back of the end zone. We’d win the game if the guy (DaVon Hamilton) didn’t jump up and tip the ball. Hats off to him, he made the play.”

—Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith on the failed two-point conversion

Up Next:​

There’s not rest for the weary for Las Vegas as they have a short week to gear up for a Thursday night clash with the Denver Broncos. And on the road, no less. The AFC West-leading Broncos (7-2) edged the Houston Texans 18-15 on Sunday to remain atop the division. You can get Denver wants to keep it that way as the Los Angeles Chargers remain in second at 6-3 with a 27-20 victory on Sunday while the Kansas City Chiefs lost and are 5-4.

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