In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick teams up with ESPN’s Mike DiRocco to break down how the Jaguars are featuring Travis Hunter as their WR1 — and what the Raiders defense can do to contain him. They dive into where Trevor Lawrence and the Jags’ offense have stumbled, how Vegas can attack their defense, and why this matchup could swing on the pass rush.

Plus, in Raiders Rounders, Jesse and Matt Perrault share their best bets for the weekend — including an interesting Geno Smith prop and a parlay angle you’ll want to hear before the game's kickoff on Sunday.

*disclaimer we taped the podcast before the Jags placed Travis Hunter on IR but Mike broke down some other great info on the matchup outside of Travis Hunter

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CHAPTERS

00:00 SHOW INTRO

01:08 MIKE DIROCCO INTERVIEW

21:00 RAIDERS ROUNDERS: WEEK 9

39:50 JESSE'S GAME PICK

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick teams up with Rick Ballou from 1010 XL/92.5 FM — the Jaguars’ flagship radio station — for a deep dive into the Raiders’ matchup with Jacksonville. They break down how the Jags could feature Travis Hunter more on offense, where Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville attack have stumbled during their two-game skid, and how the Raiders can exploit those weaknesses. The two also dissect the Jaguars’ defense, highlighting its biggest strengths and vulnerabilities — and why that could open the door for the Raiders’ offense to rebound.

Plus, Jesse gives his take on new wide receiver Tyler Lockett, what his addition means for the Raiders’ receiving corps, and how he fits into Chip Kelly’s offensive scheme moving forward.

**The audio on Rick's interview wasn't the greatest. We tried our best to fix it in post-production, but couldn't improve it all that much, so please excuse us on that one!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 INTRO

07:30 JAGS VS. RAIDERS PREVIEW

10:25 JACKSONVILLE OFFENSE AND & BRIAN THOMAS' STRUGGLES

13:28 ANALYZING TREVOR LAWRENCE

19:12 LIAM COEN'S OFFENSE

21:15 JAGS DEFENSIVE ISSUES

26:45 BROCK BOWERS RETURNS

28:11 ASHTON JEANTY VS. JACKSONVILLE RUN D

29:50 WHAT TO WATCH FOR

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network podcast, Jesse Merrick and Matt Perrault take a betting-focused look at the Raiders heading into the bye week. Can Vegas realistically get to seven wins this season? Will Ashton Jeanty cash his 6.5 rushing touchdown prop? And what kind of boost will Brock Bowers give the offense once he’s back in the lineup? Plus, with the raiders off this weekend, Jesse and Matt break down their favorite plays across the NFL slate — including point spreads, totals, and value spots you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick tackles the biggest questions of the Raiders’ bye week: Should the team trade Maxx Crosby and/or Jakobi Meyers?

Jesse is also joined by Raiders Digital Reporter Levi Edwards to break down where things stand after the 31-0 loss to the Chiefs. The two dive into the lack of energy and offensive identity, the impact of injuries, and whether the Raiders’ core players can still turn this season around. They also spotlight the value of stars like Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, the defensive challenges holding Vegas back, and what complementary football should look like moving forward.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Show Intro

00:52 Should the Raiders Trade Maxx and Jakobi?

09:42 Interview with Levi Edwards

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Raiders’ brutal 31-0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Jesse explains how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense methodically picked apart the Raiders’ defense with long, sustained drives — and where things completely unraveled for Geno Smith and the offense. He also tackles the tough question: are the Raiders actually worse than last year’s team? Plus, with the bye week now here, Jesse looks at what needs to change before Vegas returns to action.

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen (Just Win Podcast) to break down what the film reveals about how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense have turned things around over the past three weeks. Ted explains why Kansas City’s revamped passing game — and Rashee Rice’s return — could challenge the Raiders’ defense in new ways, and which Vegas defenders must step up to slow Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Jesse also examines whether the Raiders’ efficient, run-first game plan that beat the Titans can actually work against KC. Then, Matt Perrault joins for another edition of Raiders Rounders, breaking down the best Raiders bets of the weekend and the smartest plays across the NFL slate.

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Chapters

00:00 Show Intro

01:35 Interview with Ted Nguyen

21:15 Raiders Rouners Segment & Week 7 NFL Best Bets

31:40 Jesse's Game Pick

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Arrowhead Addict’s Sterling Holmes for a deep dive into the Week 7 matchup between the Raiders and Chiefs. The two break down Patrick Mahomes’ latest surge, Travis Kelce’s impact, and how the impending return of Rashee Rice changes things for this Chiefs offense. They also dissect Geno Smith’s recent struggles, how the Raiders can counter KC’s blitz packages, and whether Vegas’ defense can slow down the league’s most efficient offense. It’s a full-throttle preview packed with matchup analysis, defensive insights, and predictions for the Raiders-Chiefs matchup at Arrowhead.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Raiders vs. Chiefs

03:49 Chiefs' Offensive Turnaround and Key Players

06:45 Offensive Line Dynamics and Matchups

09:46 Travis Kelce's Role and Performance

12:47 Chiefs' Running Game Analysis

15:51 Defensive Strategies Against Geno Smith

18:51 Chiefs' Defensive Physicality and Pressure

21:43 Raiders' Offensive Strategy and Matchups

24:38 Game Predictions and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Raiders’ dominant win over the Titans from the field at Allegiant Stadium. The defense stole the show — shutting down the run, confusing No. 1 pick Cam Ward, and delivering clutch stops on third down. On offense, Vegas took a smart, conservative approach, leaning on the ground game to control the tempo and seal the win. Jesse also spotlights the key performers who fueled the victory and looks ahead to what this means as the Raiders gear up for Kansas City next week.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 INSTANT REACTION AND DEFENSIVE ANALYSIS

05:30 BREAKING DOWN THE CONSERVATIVE APPROACH ON OFFENSE

09:55 MICHAEL MAYER GETS INVOLVED

12:00 JACK BECH GETTING MORE LOOKS

14:30 CAREER-HIGH 23 CARRIES FOR ASHTON JEANTY

16:00 OTHER TAKEAWAYS FROM THE GAME

18:50 GOOD WIN TO BUILD OFF OF/LOOKING AHEAD TO KC

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick teams up with defensive guru Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com to break down what’s really happening with the Raiders’ offense and Geno Smith. Has the NFL figured out a “Geno Smith Defense”? Are defenses baiting him into those interceptions — or is it a deeper issue with the scheme and reads? Cody and Jesse dive into the film, explain how the Titans could attack the Raiders this weekend, and outline how Geno and Chip Kelly can adjust.

Plus, Jesse is joined by Matt Perrault for another installment of Raiders Rounders, breaking down the best bets of the week and which lines look most appealing heading into Sunday.

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Chapters:

00:00 Show Intro

01:11 Is Geno Smith Actually the Problem? - Cody Alexander Breaks it Down

20:07 Raiders Rounders: Week 6

28:08 Week 6 NFL Best Bets

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down why the Raiders won’t — and shouldn’t — bench Geno Smith just yet. Then, longtime Titans insider Jim Wyatt joins the show for a deep dive into the Week 6 matchup. They discuss what he’s seen from No. 1 pick Cam Ward, where the Titans have struggled most, and which matchups the Raiders should be able to exploit on both sides of the ball.

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Chapters:

00:00 Show Intro

01:00 Why the Raiders Won't Bench Geno

09:37 Titans Preview with Jim Wyatt

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