Raiders’ Offense and Special Teams Power Win Over Jets
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New York Jets 38-33 on the road over the weekend, improving to 4-4. Their next game is against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California.
Las Vegas scored 38 points in its road win over New York, with quarterback Kirk Cousins throwing three touchdown passes and adding a rushing score. The Raiders gained 333 yards and converted 64% of their third-down attempts. Rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. carried the ball 25 times, while Cousins threw 26 passes, keeping the offense balanced.
The offense earned an A-minus in the report card, which also praised right guard Trey Zuhn III for his performance. Special teams received an A-plus, with coach Brian Kubiak standing by his decision to take Matt Gay off a field-goal attempt late in the game. Kubiak said the team had confidence in the position on the field and in Gay’s ability.
The defense received an F after giving up 33 points and 439 yards, including substantial production on the ground. The assessment noted that Las Vegas struggled to generate pressure beyond Maxx Crosby, while cornerback Eric Stokes faced difficult coverage assignments. Kubiak said improving against the run would take practice and experience, and praised the defense for continuing to compete and making key stops, including a late play by Jeremy Chinn.
The Raiders now turn to a matchup with the 6-1 49ers in Santa Clara. The report described San Francisco as a leading NFC contender, while noting that Las Vegas’s defense remains a work in progress.
Players: Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby, Matt Gay, Jeremy Chinn, Eric Stokes, Trey Zuhn III, Mike Washington Jr.