What is up Raider Nation! Murf is back on the 8-Minute Raid to break down a critical Week 8 matchup as the Las Vegas Raiders head to East Rutherford to take on Geno Smith and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
Coming off a tough loss, this is a prime "get right" opportunity for the Silver and Black—but only if we execute in these key areas:
Pass Rush Pressure: We HAVE to get after Geno Smith! He’s completed 70% of his passes this year, but he’s already been sacked 21 times. Maxx Crosby and the front four need to bring constant heat and force mistakes.
Fix the Run Game: Sitting at the bottom of the league averaging just 74.7 rushing yards per game isn't going to cut it. Whether it's Ashton Jeanty or White, we need to open up play-action and get Brock Bowers involved early and often.
Stop the Run: Giving up 143 yards a game on the ground puts too much pressure on the secondary. We need to lock down the front, stop Breece Hall / Braelon Allen, and force them into third-and-longs.
Red Zone & The "Middle 8": Winning the final 4 minutes of the second quarter and the first 4 of the third quarter is crucial. We need touchdowns—not field goals—when we get inside the 20!
Can the Raiders get to 4-4 before heading back to the Bay Area to face the 49ers? Let's get into it!
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