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The Raiders are facing an old AFC West rival and current NFC west team and the defending champion. Seattle Seahawks for the first time in Vegas. We will get another look at the Raiders vs a SB type team.

I want to see a deep pass on the first play

Oaktownonly wrote: Wed Nov 11, 2026 12:06 pm I can almost guarantee that the first play will be a handoff.

Kubiak knows they will be expecting that. I could see a quick hitch or a 5 yard go route to Bowers. Get Mendoza his first pass on something safe. Hell even a flair to Jeanty or Washington, although I see Jeanty out there more than Washington because the rookie has not gotten his blocking down and Jeanty right now is the better blocker although neither have been superior at it. Heyward has the build of a good blocker but his vision is not quite there yet.

First play call a high percentage pass for 4-5 yards. Let him get his feet wet. Or say screw it and call a play action deep shot to Tucker

Attyla wrote: Wed Nov 11, 2026 1:02 pm Kubiak knows they will be expecting that. I could see a quick hitch or a 5 yard go route to Bowers. Get Mendoza his first pass on something safe. Hell even a flair to Jeanty or Washington, although I see Jeanty out there more than Washington because the rookie has not gotten his blocking down and Jeanty right now is the better blocker although neither have been superior at it. Heyward has the build of a good blocker but his vision is not quite there yet.

I hope you're right. I'll believe it when I see it. Mendoza looks like he has a great fake handoff, hope he uses it.

Coverage map for the game
https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2026&wk=10

Need to remember he did mop up duty in the Patriot game. Not coming in totally blind. I do agree with a short pass first play.

Double Reverse Flea Flicker. Book it.

Grumpy13 wrote: Wed Nov 11, 2026 3:46 pm Need to remember he did mop up duty in the Patriot game. Not coming in totally blind. I do agree with a short pass first play.

Mop up duty and the first start are entirely different. He is now the leader of the team. He is now responsible for the offense. This is bigger than anything he has done since the national championship game.

That said, everyone is pulling for the guy. And that support is huge. 10 guys will be out there doing everything they can to make him a success.

RunOverByHubbard wrote: Wed Nov 11, 2026 5:54 am Fact: AOC is now the #2 QB. We do not have an emergency/#3 QB. No QB on the practice squad. They will have to remedy that at some point.

...in a pinch, guy could play..

...oh...... wait.....had a flashback from that 76' clip.....

Marzan wrote: Wed Nov 11, 2026 9:03 am Isn't Jimmy Garoppolo available?

I'll show myself out.

...maybe we could get him for a 3rd....

RaiderandBulldog wrote: Wed Nov 11, 2026 3:36 pm Coverage map for the game
https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2026&wk=10

WTF? Why does KC have to be on TV every week everywhere? Except of course the game when they play the Raiders.

https://www.youtube.com/live/iINTslxoX3g

Presser today Kubiak/Mendo