Raider Nation, Week 1 is finally here! In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick teams up with Patriots beat reporter Taylor Kyles to break down everything you need to know before the Raiders take off for New England. From the impact of new coaching staffs on both sides, to how Josh McDaniels will try to attack Patrick Graham’s defense, to the ways the Patriots could look to slow down Brock Bowers, we’ve got the key matchups covered. Plus, we spotlight where the Raiders have the biggest chance to succeed against Mike Vrabel’s squad. This is your all-in-one primer for the season opener.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Patriots Preview: What do they bring to the table?
03:30 Josh McDaniels vs. the Raiders Defense
06:30 TreVeyon Henderson Could be a Problem 
09:40 New England's Plan on Defense 
12:25 Patriots' Plan vs. Brock Bowers
16:55 Ashton Jeanty vs. Patriots Defense 
19:45 Jeanty vs. Robert Spillane 
22:00 What's up with the Patriots' Safeties?
27:25 Is Jabrill Peppers a Fit for the Raiders?
30:00 Taylor's Prediction for Sunday 

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