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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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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Raiders’ brutal loss to the Colts — from Geno Smith’s interceptions to the soft zone coverages that left the defense exposed. He explains how Vegas let key opportunities slip away, why the offensive game plan stalled, and what has to change before facing the Titans and Chiefs.

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In today’s episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by former NFL player and analyst Brian Baldinger, known for his viral #BaldysBreakdowns, to take a closer look at the Raiders. Baldy explains why he believes Maxx Crosby is the best defensive player in the league right now, breaking down what makes Crosby so dominant and reviewing his performance against the Bears. They also dive into the trenches, analyzing the Raiders’ offensive line struggles and what losing Kolton Miller means heading into the Colts matchup.

Plus, Jesse is joined by betting analyst Matt Perrault for another edition of Raiders Rounders, highlighting the best bets for the Raiders and smart plays from across the NFL heading into Week 4.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 SHOW INTRO

01:15 BRIAN BALDINGER INTERVIEW

21:19 RAIDERS ROUNDERS & BEST BETS OF THE NFL WEEKEND

41:40 JESSE'S GAME PICK

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In today’s episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Sports Illustrated’s Zach Hicks to break down the surprising start to the Colts’ season and what it means for the Raiders’ Week 4 matchup. They dig into Daniel Jones’ strong play, Jonathan Taylor’s impact in the run game, and how Indy’s strengths and weaknesses stack up against Vegas. Jesse also provides analysis on the Kolton Miller injury and what it means now that the Raiders’ left tackle is headed to injured reserve. From matchup breakdowns to strategy insights and key players to watch, this episode has Raider Nation covered heading into Sunday’s showdown.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Show Intro

00:58 Kolton Miller to IR: How do they replace him?

04:19 Interview with SI's Zach Hicks

06:45 How did the Colts turn Daniel Jones into a Top 3 QB?!

09:30 Raiders D-Line vs. Colts O-Line

11:05 Stopping Jonathan Taylor

14:30 How the Raiders Defense Wins vs. Indy

19:50 Colts D Still Coming Together/Geno's Struggles

21:40 Colts Struggles Stopping the Run

24:30 Another Big Week Coming Up for Ashton Jeanty?

26:30 How the Colts Matchup vs. Brock Bowers

28:20 Raiders Need to Attack Xavien Howard

30:30 Zach's Game Prediction

35:30 Wrapping up the Show

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Raiders’ tough loss to the Chicago Bears from the field at Allegiant Stadium. Geno Smith’s three interceptions proved costly, overshadowing standout performances from rookie RB Ashton Jeanty and defensive star Maxx Crosby. Jesse dives into why Raheem Mostert needs to be elevated on gameday moving forward, and what the loss revealed about the Raiders’ offensive line struggles. Looking ahead, Jesse previews what lies next as the Raiders prepare to travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts in Week 4, with plenty of adjustments needed to get back on track.

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In today’s episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick reacts to Pete Carroll’s surprising comments about the Raiders’ offensive line — and why he has no plans to make changes despite a tough outing against the Commanders. Jesse also previews the Week 3 matchup with the Chicago Bears, breaking down where the Raiders have the biggest edge, the areas Chicago’s defense has struggled most, and what Vegas must do to bounce back.

Plus, betting analyst Matt Perrault joins for another installment of Raiders Rounders, where we highlight the smartest plays of the week for Raider Nation.

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Chapters:

00:00 Pete Carroll Won't Shuffle the O-Line

00:23 Show Intro

1:00 What's Next for the Raiders O-Line?

03:28 Raiders Rounders Segment

10:35 Week 4 NFL Best Bets

24:00 Where the Raiders Can win vs. Chicago

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In today’s episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the fallout from the Raiders’ loss to the Commanders, focusing on the struggles along the offensive line and what Pete Carroll had to say about the performance. Then, 9-year NFL veteran Clay Harbor, who's now an NFL analyst for the Chicago Sports Network, joins the show to preview the Raiders’ Week 3 matchup with the Chicago Bears. From Chicago’s win over the Cowboys to Caleb Williams’ development, the challenges in the run game, and how injuries could shape the matchup — Jesse and Clay cover it all. Plus, the two dive into the evolution of the tight end position, the Bears’ explosive weapons, and the adjustments Vegas needs to make to get back on track.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 SHOW INTRO

01:30 WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE RAIDERS O-LINE?

06:20 9-YEAR NFL VET CLAY HARBOR BREAKS DOWN THE MATCHUP WITH THE BEARS

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Raiders’ brutal loss to the Commanders from the field at Northwest Stadium. He dives into the o-line struggles that derailed the offense, the defensive lapses that let Washington take control, and the biggest adjustments the Raiders need moving forward. From the trenches to the secondary, this is the unfiltered postgame reaction Raider Nation needs — plus, where the Silver & Black go from here after a disheartening Week 3 loss.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro & Game Wrap Up

05:00 Defensive Issues

14:00 How Can They Fix the Offense?

19:00 Looking Ahead

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In today’s episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick catches up with longtime Commanders beat writer Ben Standig (Last Man Standig) for a deep dive into the Raiders’ matchup with Washington. Together, they dissect where the Raiders may hold the upper hand, whether or not Jayden Daniels will suit up, and if this could finally be the week the Raiders’ run game finds its rhythm.

Then, in our third installment of Raiders Rounders, Jesse teams up with betting analyst Matt Perrault to break down the best Raiders bets of the week and smart plays across the NFL. Finally, Jesse closes out with his official game pick and the key matchups to watch on Sunday.

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Chapters

00:00 Show Intro

00:53 Raiders vs. Commanders Preview with Ben Standig

03:40 Jayden Daniels Status

06:40 Commanders Receiving Core

09:10 Raiders Advantage in the Trenches?

12:40 Do Commanders Have an Answer for Brock Bowers?

14:10 Can Washington Stop the Run

15:50 Ben's Game Prediction

20:20 Raiders Rounders: Week 3

29:33 NFL Best Bets

39:47 Jesse's Game Pick

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The Raiders came up short under the lights at Allegiant Stadium, and we’re breaking down exactly why. In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick recaps the Raiders’ Monday Night Football loss to the Chargers from the field in Las Vegas.
We dive into:
Geno Smith’s struggles and why the offense couldn’t get rolling
The curious usage of rookie RB Ashton Jeanty
Where the defense fell apart against Justin Herbert and LA’s passing attack
Plus, Jesse offers his perspective on the Raiders’ biggest takeaways from the game and what has to change heading into Week 3.

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Chapters 
00:00 Geno's Off Night 
03:00 Play Calling Issues 
06:00 Ashton Jeanty's Usage & Run Game Issues 
11:45 Looking Ahead to the Commanders Game

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