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The Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast is your all-access pass to the Raiders. Hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jesse Merrick, this show takes you behind the scenes with insider coverage straight from Raiders HQ, the locker room, and Allegiant Stadium. As a credentialed media outlet, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Silver and Black—bringing you training camp takeaways, game-day breakdowns, roster moves, and exclusive player insight.
The Raiders Are 9.5-Point Underdogs... But THIS Changes Things!
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The Las Vegas Raiders are 9.5-point UNDERDOGS against the San Francisco 49ers... but could this matchup be MUCH closer than everyone expects?! The 49ers have one of the NFL's best defenses, but their defensive scheme could actually create some opportunities for Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers, and Tre Tucker!
On today's episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down why the Raiders' passing attack...
Why Aren't the Raiders Trying THIS to Fix Their Run Defense?!
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The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the WORST run defenses in the NFL... but could one simple adjustment help FIX it?! The Raiders are allowing 146 rushing yards per game and a league-worst 5.1 yards per carry. Now they're preparing to face Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Shanahan, and the San Francisco 49ers. So what can defensive coordinator Rob Leonard realistically do to stop the bleeding?!
Raiders WIN, But Is Ashton Jeanty Losing His Job to Mike Washington Jr.?!
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The Raiders FINALLY snapped their four-game losing streak with a wild 38-33 win over Geno Smith and the New York Jets, but did we just witness a MAJOR shakeup in the Raiders' backfield?! Mike Washington Jr. carried the ball 25 times while Ashton Jeanty got just TWO rushing attempts! Is Washington taking over as RB1, or was something else going on? Jesse Merrick and former Raiders WR Ryan...
How the Raiders Can RUIN Geno Smith's Revenge Game!
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On today's episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down exactly how the Raiders can attack Geno Smith, why his conservative approach could work in Las Vegas' favor, and how the Raiders can get their pass rush going against a struggling Jets offensive line. PLUS, New York could be without its most productive pass rusher, opening the door for Kirk Cousins, Ashton Jeanty...
Ashton Jeanty CALLED OUT the Jets... Here's Why He Might Be RIGHT!
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Ashton Jeanty just called out the New York Jets' defense... and apparently, they heard him loud and clear!
On today's episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by Jets analyst Will Parkinson from the Turn on the Jets Podcast for an inside look at this Raiders vs. Jets matchup! Will reveals what he's hearing about Jeanty's comments...
Forget Fernando Mendoza... THESE Are the Changes the Raiders MUST Make!
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Forget about Fernando Mendoza at least for now; the Las Vegas Raiders have BIGGER problems to fix! After four straight losses, Raider Nation is calling for the No. 1 overall pick to replace Kirk Cousins. But is quarterback REALLY the problem?! With the Raiders struggling to run the football, getting dominated in the trenches, and giving up 30+ points in four straight games, Klint Kubiak and his coaching staff...
Rams vs. Raiders: LIVE Postgame Reaction & Breakdown
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RAMS VS. RAIDERS LIVE POSTGAME REACTION! 🏴☠️
The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams just wrapped up their Week 7 showdown at Allegiant Stadium, and we're breaking it ALL down LIVE!
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The Raiders Have a GOLDEN Opportunity Against the Rams... Here's Why
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The Los Angeles Rams have some BIG problems heading into their matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders... and the Silver and Black have a chance to get back on track. From Matthew Stafford's struggles against the blitz to major injuries on LA's defensive front and...
What Are the Raiders REALLY Up Against? | Raiders vs. Rams Preview
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The Los Angeles Rams entered the season with Super Bowl expectations... so why are they sitting at 2–4?! Are injuries and costly mistakes hiding just how dangerous this team really is? Or are the Las Vegas Raiders catching the Rams at the perfect time to take advantage?
On today's Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by longtime ABC7 sports anchor Cu...
Is THIS How Defenses Will Stop Brock Bowers?!
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Did the Buffalo Bills just give the rest of the NFL a BLUEPRINT to stop Brock Bowers?! After going back and watching the film from the Raiders' 33–30 loss, there's reason to wonder whether other defenses will start copying Buffalo's approach. Meanwhile, Maxx Crosby continues to wreak havoc despite teams doing EVERYTHING they can to slow him down!
On today's episode of the Si...
Bills vs. Raiders LIVE Postgame Reaction | Instant Analysis & Biggest Takeaways
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The Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills just went head-to-head at Allegiant Stadium, and we're breaking down EVERYTHING from the matchup against Josh Allen and company! 🏴☠️ What were the biggest turning points? Who stepped up for the Silver & Black? And what does this game tell us about...
How the Raiders Can SHOCK the Bills
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The Las Vegas Raiders are underdogs against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, but the advanced stats reveal some surprising advantages that could help the Silver & Black pull off an UPSET! 👀 Can Maxx Crosby and the Raiders defense slow down Buffalo's explosive off...
Here's How the Raiders Can Give Josh Allen & the Bills PROBLEMS...
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Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are rolling, but the Las Vegas Raiders have some opportunities to give them BIG problems on Sunday!
So where can Maxx Crosby attack Buffalo's offensive line? Could Brock Bowers be in for a HUGE day? And is this FINALLY the week Ashton Jeanty gets rolling on the ground?
On today's Silver...
The Raiders Have Been FIGURED OUT... Can They FIX IT Before the Bills?
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The Las Vegas Raiders have been FIGURED OUT... and now Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are coming to town. After the New England Patriots exposed some major weaknesses in a 45-17 blowout, can the Raiders make the adjustments they desperately need before Sunday?
On today's Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag go back to the tape...
The Patriots Just EXPOSED Everything Wrong With the Raiders...
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RAIDERS VS. PATRIOTS LIVE POSTGAME REACTION! 🏴☠️
The Las Vegas Raiders got EMBARRASSED by the New England Patriots, and the problems go much deeper than one ugly loss.
Jesse Merrick and Ryan Hoag break down the Raiders...
The Raiders Have EVERY Reason to Beat the Patriots... Here's Why
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The Las Vegas Raiders have EVERY reason to believe they can beat the New England Patriots this weekend. And despite New England's impressive win over the Buffalo Bills, Jesse Merrick sees THREE BIG PROBLEMS the Raiders can exploit.
On today's Silver & Black...
The Patriots Might Be EXACTLY What the Raiders' Run Game Needs
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Could the New England Patriots be EXACTLY what the Las Vegas Raiders' struggling running game needs?
The Raiders haven't been able to establish a consistent rushing attack, but this week's matchup against New England could provide the perfect opportunity for Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders' offensive line to get back on track.
Jesse Merrick is joined by...
What's WRONG With the Raiders' Running Game?
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What's WRONG with the Raiders' running game? Is Ashton Jeanty the problem, is the offensive line failing to create running lanes, or is there something bigger going on with the Las Vegas Raiders' offense?
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Scott Hoag went back and watched EVERY Ashton Jeanty carry to figure out why the Raiders are struggling to run...
Chiefs vs. Raiders Postgame Analysis: Kirk Cousins Is Covering Up a BIG Problem
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The Raiders fell just short against the Chiefs, 30-27, but Kirk Cousins is covering up a much bigger problem with this Las Vegas offense.
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag break down the Chiefs vs. Raiders game from Allegiant Stadium after coming straight from the Raiders locker room, including what went wrong, what they learned afterward and why this loss may actually rei...
Chiefs vs. Raiders Has 3 HUGE Swing Factors
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The Chiefs vs. Raiders game could come down to three critical matchups — and the numbers reveal where Sunday's massive AFC West showdown could be won or lost.
Jesse Merrick dives deep into the analytics behind three HUGE swing factors in this matchup — beginning with a Chiefs rushing attack that looks completely different with Kenneth Walker.
Walker has been...
The Chiefs Have a New Weapon... And a Problem the Raiders Can Exploit
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The Kansas City Chiefs have something they haven't had in years: a dangerous rushing attack — and Kenneth Walker has completely changed what defenses have to account for.
But while Walker has unlocked another dimension for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense, Kansas City also has a weakness the Las Vegas Raiders may be uniquely equipped to exploit.
St...
Are the Raiders the NFL's Biggest Frauds?!
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Are the 3-0 Raiders actually for real — or are they the biggest “frauds” in the NFL?
A recent analytics model labeled the undefeated Las Vegas Raiders as the league's biggest frauds through three weeks. But does the evidence actually support that?
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag dig into the numbers behind the Raiders' 3-0 sta...
The Raiders Are 3-0... And It's Time to Take Them Seriously
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The Las Vegas Raiders went into New Orleans and beat the Saints to remain undefeated — and once again, they found a completely different way to win.
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag break down everything that stood out from the Raiders' Week 3 win, starting with the return of Brock Bowers and the massive impact he had on Klint Kubiak's of...
3 Things the Raiders MUST Get Right vs. the Saints
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Brock Bowers could be back — but the Raiders have some major questions to answer before they can leave New Orleans 3-0.
Jesse Merrick breaks down three things he's watching in Raiders vs. Saints game, starting with how Brock Bowers' potential return could completely change the personnel chess match for Klint Kubiak's offense against the Saints defense.
Then we...
Are the Raiders Actually Good? We're About to Find Out
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The Raiders are 2-0 — but are they actually good? We're about to find out.
Week 3 brings a major test as the Raiders head to New Orleans to take on a Saints team that looks much tougher than expected through the first two weeks of the season.
Longtime Saints reporter Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football joins Jesse Merrick to...
Are the Raiders About to Get A LOT More Interesting?
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The Raiders are 2-0 — and they may be about to get Brock Bowers back.
So what happens when you add one of the NFL's most dangerous tight ends to a Klint Kubiak offense that's already averaging 26.5 points per game without him?
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders WR Ryan Hoag break down what's REALLY working for the Raiders th...
The Raiders Are 2-0... And They're Winning in a Totally Different Way
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The Raiders and Chargers just wrapped up their Week 2 AFC West showdown at SoFi Stadium, and we're LIVE breaking down everything that happened.
Jesse Merrick is live from SoFi Stadium and joined by former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag for instant reaction, analysis, and takeaways from Raiders vs. Chargers.
We'll break down the biggest moments, performances and...
Brock Bowers Update + 2 Matchups That Could Decide Raiders vs. Chargers
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Brock Bowers is back at Raiders practice, but will he actually play against the Chargers? Plus, there are two matchups that could go a LONG way toward deciding Sunday's AFC West battle in Los Angeles.
Jesse Merrick breaks down the latest Raiders injury news heading into Week 2, including Bowers' return to practice and what comes next after the star tight end was officially listed as...
Raiders vs. Chargers Preview: Did Week 1 Expose the Chargers?
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The Raiders are 1-0. The Chargers are coming off a surprising Week 1 loss. So how does Las Vegas ACTUALLY match up with LA heading into Week 2?
Jesse Merrick is joined by CBS Los Angeles Sports Anchor and Chargers Weekly Podcast host Chris Hayre to break down the Raiders' Week 2 matchup with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.
Why the Raiders' New Offense Is So Hard to Defend
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Klint Kubiak has already made some BIG changes to the Raiders offense, and the numbers from Week 1 show just how different this unit looks.
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders WR Ryan Hoag dive into the analytics behind the Raiders' new-look offense and explain how Kubiak's use of heavy personnel, condensed formations and the running game is creating stress for opposing defenses.
<...Raiders vs. Dolphins Reaction: Did We Just See Their Winning Formula?
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The Raiders' 2026 season is officially underway.
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders WR Ryan Hoag are LIVE from Allegiant Stadium following the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins with instant postgame reaction and analysis.
Jesse and Ryan break down what they saw from the Raiders on the field, what they learned inside the locker room...
Are We Underrating the Raiders? + Big Week 1 Updates
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Are people UNDERRATING the Raiders heading into the 2026 season?
We're wrapping up the lead-up to Week 1 with the latest Raiders news before bringing back Matt Perrault (@SportsTalkMatt) for the first Raiders Rounders of the season — breaking down what the numbers actually tell us about this team and Sunday's opener against the Miami Dolphins.
In this episode:
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What the Raiders Are REALLY Up Against vs. Miami
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Jesse Merrick goes behind enemy lines with Miami Herald Dolphins reporter Omar Kelly to break down the Raiders' season opener against Miami and give Raider Nation an inside look at a Dolphins team with plenty of new faces and unknowns.
In this episode:
🐬 Malik Willis: What has Miami seen from its new starting QB?
💨 De'Von Achane...
No Brock Bowers. Here's How the Raiders Offense Changes
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Brock Bowers is expected to MISS the Raiders' Week 1 opener against the Miami Dolphins. So how does Klint Kubiak adjust his offense without its biggest weapon?
Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss a game or two. Meanwhile, there's much better news surrounding Ashton Jeanty, who returned to Raiders practice and appears to be trending toward playing in Week 1.
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Will the Raiders Actually Be Any Good This Year?
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Week 1 is finally here. So what can we actually expect from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026?
With training camp and the preseason behind us and the Raiders' roster officially set, Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag take a complete look at this team heading into the regular season. They dive into where the Raiders can find success, their biggest...
Did the Raiders Get the 53-Man Roster Right?
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The Raiders' initial 53-man roster is officially set — but did they get it right? And how much could this roster still change before Week 1?
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag break down the Las Vegas Raiders' initial 53-man roster position by position following NFL cutdown day, including the biggest surprises, toughest cuts, players who earned their way onto the te...
Raiders vs. 49ers Reaction: Are the Raiders Ready for the Season?
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The Raiders' preseason is officially over. Are they ready for the 2026 NFL season? Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag are LIVE following the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers to break down everything that mattered from the final dress rehearsal before the regular season.
The biggest storyline? We got our most extended look yet at...
Ashton Jeanty Injury: What I Saw at Raiders Practice
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**HEADS UP**
My camera overheated, so the recording stopped as I was wrapping up the show.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice Sunday with an apparent right leg injury, creating a major question for Las Vegas as the regular season approaches.
Jesse Merrick was at Raiders HQ for practice and breaks down exactly what he...
Raiders vs. Texans Reaction: Encouraging Signs... And Some Big Concerns
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The Las Vegas Raiders' second preseason game is in the books, and we're going LIVE immediately after Raiders vs. Texans to break down everything we saw.
Jesse Merrick and former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag react to what they saw from Las Vegas against Houston, including another important night for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as he continues to adjust to the...
Maxx Crosby Does It Again + Treydan Stukes Making His Move?
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Treydan Stukes is starting to make his move at Raiders Training Camp.
The Raiders' second-round pick got what appeared to be his most extensive work with the first-team defense yet during Practice number 12 of training camp, and where Las Vegas used him could give us a major clue about the rookie's role in 2026.
And then there's Maxx...
