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The Raiders opened 3-0, then lost three straight. So are they still for real at 3-3? Scott Gulbransen makes the case for and against before Sunday's Rams vs. Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium (1:25 PM PT, FOX). In this episode: The case for and against the Raiders at 3-3, and Scott's verdict Rams preview: a 2-4 "superteam" without Davante Adams, Poona Ford, Kobie Turner and Myles Garrett, and what that means for the Raiders' run game Is Ashton Jeanty losing carries to Mike Washington Jr.? The NFL trade deadline (Nov. 10): does Klint Kubiak's offense need a wide receiver? The Bills spitting suspensions Three keys to a Raiders win, Michael Mayer as the X-factor, and Scott's pick Your calls in the Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion Chapters: 00:00 Are the Raiders still for real at 3-3? 02:20 The case for the Raiders 04:35 The case against 05:49 The verdict 07:30 Rams preview 08:45 The Rams injury report 13:33 Jeanty vs. Washington 19:53 Trade deadline: do the Raiders need a receiver? 24:48 Bills spitting suspensions 26:29 Keys to a Raiders win 32:08 Your calls 40:21 Final call Call the show: 702-900-8105. Leave a message by Tuesday or early Wednesday to be heard on Thursday's show. Join Scott and Murf from Raiders Fan Radio for the Kalshi Silver and Black Today postgame show, live after Rams vs. Raiders on YouTube. Silver and Black Today is a Bleav Network podcast covering the Las Vegas Raiders. Also heard Saturdays at 5 PM on 101.5 KDAWN in Las Vegas and free on the Odyssey app. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@silverblacktoday X: https://x.com/snbtoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverblack2day/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silverandblacktoday Scott on X: https://x.com/LVGully Subscribe and leave a rating or review. It helps more Raiders fans find the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders run game are under the microscope. Is the problem the 2025 first-round pick, the offensive line, Klint Kubiak’s zone scheme, or all three? Host Scott Gulbransen is joined by Zain Dhanani (The Cutup on the Bleav Network, former ESPN/Milwaukee Bucks analytics) for an All-22 film breakdown of multiple clips from early 2026 action. Zain walks through yards before contact, designed-hole efficiency, zone vs. gap scheme fit for Jeanty, and specific struggles from Jackson Powers-Johnson, Tyler Linderbaum, DJ Glaze, and Kolton Miller. We also cover: Why Jeanty looks more comfortable in gap schemes than zone The predictability issues created by the thin wide receiver room (Tre Tucker, Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer) and stacked boxes Kirk Cousins vs. the Fernando Mendoza timeline What fans should actually watch for against the Rams and Jets to see if the unit is improving Caller reaction from Raider Nation This is the detailed, film-and-analytics look Raider Nation has been asking for. Watch the video for the clips or listen for the full breakdown. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Introducing Zain Dhanan 02:40 Macro View: What’s Actually Wrong with the Raiders Run Game? 05:00 Film Clip 1: Jeanty vs. Dolphins (Zone Hesitation) 07:50 Scheme Fit: Why Jeanty Prefers Gap Over Zone 09:30 Film Clip 2: Jackson Powers-Johnson Gets Blown Up 14:00 Film Clip 3: Outside Zone vs. Chargers 18:30 Film Clip 4: Tyler Linderbaum Penetration Problem 21:00 Predictability, WR Room Limitations & Stacked Boxes 25:30 Cousins vs. Fernando Mendoza: When Is the Right Time? 31:00 What to Watch For vs. Rams & Jets 37:40 Caller: Anders from Oakland 44:40 Wrap-Up, New Call-In Number & Subscribe Subscribe to Silver and Black Today wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube for more Raiders analysis three times a week. Also check out Zain’s show The Cutup on the Bleav Network. Call the show: 702-900-8105! Radio: Saturdays at 5 PM on 101.5 KDWN in Las Vegas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Las Vegas Raiders fall 33-30 to the Buffalo Bills in a competitive but ultimately frustrating game at Allegiant Stadium. Kirk Cousins throws for 313 yards and connects with Tre Tucker on a late 44-yard touchdown, but the Raiders can’t finish the comeback. Host Scott Gulbransen breaks down the full game in this Kalshi Silver and Black Today postgame show, covering: • Overall takeaways and why the Raiders still lack the talent to compete consistently • Ashton Jeanty’s continued struggles in the run game vs. Mike Washington Jr.’s better efficiency • Defensive issues, scheme questions around Rob Leonard, and second-half starts • Clint Kubiak’s play-calling and the need for better adjustments • The ongoing Fernando Mendoza conversation • Honest live video calls from Raider Nation fans Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & final score 02:00 – Overall takeaways & talent level 05:30 – Running game (Jeanty vs. Washington) 08:15 – Defense, coaching & scheme notes 12:40 – Kirk Cousins performance 15:00 – Kalshi sponsor read 17:20 – Fan call: Misha 21:40 – Fan call: Raider Sky 27:10 – Fan call: Daniel 36:30 – Fan call: Tariq 46:20 – Fan call: CaptainRafucho 55:20 – Closing thoughts & looking ahead to the Rams Subscribe to Silver and Black Today wherever you listen and leave a rating or review — it helps the show grow. New voicemail number for Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion: (702) 900-8105 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Klint Kubiak shut down a report that the Raiders might rest Ashton Jeanty, and Scott spends most of this episode on what sits underneath that story. Jeanty is averaging 2.9 yards per carry, and the Raiders are last in the NFL in yards per carry as a team. Kubiak himself said the staff has been raising concerns about the line for weeks. Scott lays out the case for playing Jeanty and the case for sitting him, says where he lands, and goes through the offensive line one position at a time. Then it’s on to Buffalo. The Bills beat the Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday night behind Josh Allen, and now they travel to Las Vegas on a short week with injuries at right tackle, wide receiver, and defensive line. Scott covers where the Raiders can attack, whether Maxx Crosby’s snap count should change, the Raiders’ own injury report, and his score prediction. The second half is your calls and videos, covering the offensive line, the best timing for Fernando Mendoza, the defense giving up 34 points a game, and whether this team has an identity yet. Timestamps 00:00 Cold open: Kubiak says Jeanty is playing 02:08 What happened this week, in order 03:39 Should Jeanty play? The case for and against 08:21 The offensive line: Kubiak puts it on the coaching staff 10:19 Burford, the right guard battle, depth problems, and Tyler Linderbaum 12:46 Why Jeanty’s 2.9 yards per carry is an offensive line story 14:17 Bills preview: Josh Allen and the overtime win over the Rams 16:47 Buffalo’s injuries and where the Raiders can attack 18:18 Maxx Crosby’s snap count 19:38 Raiders injury report 22:10 Scott’s score prediction 23:11 Your calls and videos begin 23:47 Tarek, Texas: run game, receivers, Fernando Mendoza’s timeline 26:34 Kevin, San Jose: the Jets game and Mendoza 29:12 Anders, Oakland: the defense and Rob Leonard 32:02 Mandy, Minnesota: coaching and Spencer Burford 34:48 Raider Skye: what is this team’s identity? 37:29 Pastor Mike Behind Bars: Kirk Cousins’ arm strength 40:07 Raider Rob, San Diego: Linderbaum, Kolton Miller, and Jeanty 44:30 Jacob, Fresno: are the Raiders for real? 48:54 Dave Casper the Ghost, Upstate New York: Crosby and Jeanty’s role 53:26 How to call in, recap, and postgame live show Mentioned in this episode: Ashton Jeanty, Klint Kubiak, Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers, Maxx Crosby, Tyler Linderbaum, Kolton Miller, Spencer Burford, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Caleb Rogers, Mike Washington Jr., Rob Leonard, Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford. Be part of the next show: Call 702-900-7869 or email video to [email protected]. Midweek calls keep your take fresh. Live postgame show: Scott and Murf go live on YouTube after the Bills game, with live video drop-ins. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@SIlverBlackToday Silver & Black Today airs Saturdays at 5 PM on KDAWN 101.5 FM in Las Vegas and is part of the BLEAV Network. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should Fernando Mendoza start for the Raiders this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills? Scott’s answer is closer, but not yet, and he names the record that would change it. After the Raiders’ 45-17 loss in New England, Scott goes through Mendoza’s first eight NFL throws and why he wouldn’t read much into them against a Patriots defense playing prevent. He also makes the case that Kirk Cousins didn’t lose this game, looks at whether the offensive line had one bad day or a real problem, and pushes back on Klint Kubiak’s claim that the team abandoned the run. Then he lays out the stretch ahead: Bills, Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks. In this episode: Why Scott would keep Cousins in the lineup for the Bills and Rams Pass protection: 3 sacks, pressure on roughly 4 of 10 dropbacks, and what New England did with four rushers A run game averaging 2.1 yards per carry, with Ashton Jeanty banged up Brock Bowers carrying a passing game with receivers missing What Kubiak said after the game, and what it tells you about the staff The record at which Mendoza starts against Seattle on Nov. 15 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Should Fernando Mendoza start vs the Bills? 2:09 Patriots 45, Raiders 17: the numbers 4:51 What Mendoza’s eight throws actually showed 6:56 Kirk Cousins didn’t lose this game 9:36 Where Scott lands, and what changes his mind 11:12 Offensive line: one bad game or a pattern? 14:56 The run game: 2.1 yards per carry 15:51 Kalshi sponsor read 18:49 Did Kubiak really abandon the run? 21:17 Brock Bowers is carrying the passing game 25:02 The schedule: Bills, Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks 29:54 Questions about Kubiak and the staff 33:02 Final takeaways Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Raiders got run out of Foxborough, 45-17. On this Kalshi Silver and Black Today postgame show, Scott goes through what went wrong: a run game that dropped to 2.1 yards per carry, an offensive line that couldn't pass protect or move anybody, a defense that couldn't stop a Patriots receiving group missing its top two wideouts, and a coaching staff that got outplayed by Josh McDaniels. Murph is off this week, so it's Scott solo plus callers. Then the question everybody is asking: when does Fernando Mendoza take over for Kirk Cousins? Scott lays out why he didn't want Mendoza in early, why that wasn't the real problem, and when he thinks the switch comes. Buffalo is next at Allegiant Stadium, then the Rams. Call 702-900-7869 to be part of the podcast during the week. The Silver and Black Today radio show airs Saturdays at 5 PM on 101.5 KDAWN in Las Vegas, and streams on the Audacy app. Chapters: 00:00 Kalshi Postgame Show Kickoff 01:24 Raiders Lose 45-17 at New England 02:44 Drake Maye Torches the Raiders Defense 05:00 Run Game Collapses: 2.1 Yards Per Carry 06:39 Missed Field Goal and the 10-Point Swing 07:37 Offensive Line Problems and Ashton Jeanty 09:46 Klint Kubiak's Game Plan and the Tre Tucker Trick Plays 10:51 Fernando Mendoza Plays the Final Drive 13:51 Raiders Secondary Gets Picked Apart 18:31 Kalshi Pick: Ravens vs Falcons (Code MENDOZA) 20:45 Chat Reacts: Organizational Failure 21:49 Josh McDaniels Outcoaches Rob Leonard 24:09 Pastor Mike Behind Bars Calls In 29:34 Daniel on Maxx Crosby and the Pass Rush 35:36 Tarek on Kubiak's Play Calling and the Next Two Games 43:49 When Do the Raiders Switch to Fernando Mendoza? 51:09 Bills and Rams Ahead: What to Watch 52:07 Call-In Info and Sign-Off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Raiders have scored at least 26 points in every game, their first 4-game start like that since 2016, and Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards against the Chiefs without being sacked. They also have the league's worst run game for the second straight year. Scott starts with the number he can't shake: 57% of Ashton Jeanty's carries are met at or behind the line of scrimmage. From there he works through the numbers (3.1 yards a carry, 93 rushing yards a game, stuffed on 24.4% of runs, all last in the league) and the likely causes: a reshuffled offensive line still learning to work together, tight formations that invite stacked boxes (30.3% of runs, fourth highest in the NFL), and a receiver room with no vertical threat to move a safety out of the box. Klint Kubiak took responsibility for it this week. Scott agrees with part of that. Then Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Chris Price joins from New England. They cover: Whether the Patriots have turned the corner after the win in Buffalo Why that defense stops the run (Milton Williams and Robert Spillane inside, with the edge as the soft spot) The Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore injury picture How Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer get covered Where Drake Maye stands at 24 Why young quarterbacks shouldn't be rushed, a conversation that includes Fernando Mendoza What Tom Brady's receivers really looked like Raider Nation Court closes the show with callers on the run game, the wide receiver room, a possible Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, and how much future the Raiders should spend on a wild-card push. 00:00 Cold open: 3-1 with the league's worst run game 01:33 The 57% number 03:24 The full picture: 3.1 yards a carry, 93 yards a game 05:35 Whose fault is it? Offensive line continuity 08:45 Tight formations and stacked boxes 09:51 No vertical threat at receiver 12:12 Signs of hope: Dont'e Thornton's return 14:03 Kalshi: Raiders-Patriots market 16:52 Why Foxboro won't make it easier 17:57 Verdict and the tell 19:45 Chris Price, Boston Globe: Patriots preview 22:05 What makes the Patriots run defense work 24:08 Gonzalez and Barmore injuries 25:41 Containing Bowers and Mayer 27:50 How the Raiders attack that defense 28:57 Drake Maye: confidence and timing 32:56 Developing young QBs, Fernando Mendoza included 36:41 Brady's wide receivers 38:43 Raider Nation Court 40:01 Raider Sky (New Jersey) 43:50 Raider Rob (San Diego) 47:59 Jacob (Fresno) 52:15 Dave Casper the Ghost (upstate New York) 57:42 Pick and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Las Vegas Raiders lost 30-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs, their first loss of the season. They led 13-10 at halftime, came back late in the fourth quarter and had the ball with a chance to win before the interception. Scott says they lost because of turnovers and special teams, not the field goal that came off the board. The Raiders lost the turnover battle 2-0, Draeke Young's late fumble hurt, and Patrick Mahomes said after the game that this Raiders team is different. The offense is better than people expected. The Raiders are eighth in the NFL in points per game at 28.8 and 12th in passing. Kirk Cousins has 11 touchdown passes, tied with Brock Purdy for the league lead, and he broke Rich Gannon's 2002 franchise record for TD passes through four games. Scott explains why that's part of John Spytek's plan for Fernando Mendoza. Then the two problems. The run game is 25th in the league, and Scott says Ashton Jeanty isn't the reason. Jeanty gets hit at or behind the line of scrimmage on 57% of his carries. The offensive line ranks dead last in run block win rate with Jackson Powers-Johnson out, and defenses are loading the box against the Raiders at the second-highest rate in the NFL. The bigger issue is a wide receiver room with no vertical threat. Scott called that in July, and three national film analysts he checked with agree. He also previews the four-game stretch of Patriots, Bills, Rams and Jets, explains why 2-2 and a 5-3 record is the floor, and why the Raiders won't trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. Thursday: a guest joins to preview Raiders at New England, and the Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion takes your calls. BE PART OF THE SHOW Call or text: 702-907-8669 Email: [email protected] Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Chapters: 00:00 Show open: Raiders lose a heavyweight fight to the Chiefs 01:01 Why this team is for real 02:08 Final 30-27: turnovers and special teams decided it 02:59 There's no talent gap with the Chiefs anymore 04:01 Patrick Mahomes says this Raiders team is different 04:51 No moral victories 05:14 Raiders offense is top 10 in scoring 06:26 Kirk Cousins ties Brock Purdy and breaks Rich Gannon's record 07:12 Why Fernando Mendoza is still waiting 07:54 So why can't they run the ball? 08:13 Ashton Jeanty's ankle 09:11 The Jeanty numbers 09:51 Hit at or behind the line 57% of the time 10:27 O-line run block win rate: dead last 11:58 Defenses are loading the box 12:38 Caleb Rogers and Kubiak's adjustments 13:07 The wide receiver room is the problem 14:07 Thornton, Bech and Tre Tucker 15:02 The Chiefs proved it on Sunday 16:04 No vertical threat 16:40 Can Dont'e Thornton save it? 18:05 Three film analysts weigh in 19:08 Brock Bowers doesn't fix it 19:34 The gauntlet: Patriots, Bills, Rams, Jets 21:18 Why 5-3 is the floor 22:59 Chris Sims: the Raiders are the real deal 23:32 Why not us? 25:12 No, they're not trading for Marvin Harrison Jr. 25:55 Jalen Nailor isn't the answer 26:26 Playing chess, not checkers 27:35 A wild card contender until they're not 28:15 Thursday: Patriots preview and your calls 29:13 Wrap-up and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No moral victories, but this one was close. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 at Allegiant Stadium and head into their bye at 4-0, while the Raiders fall to 3-1 with New England, Buffalo and the Rams coming up. Scott Gulbransen and Murf from Raiders Fan Radio go through what went wrong: Kenneth Walker running for 177 yards, a Raiders run game that still can't get Ashton Jeanty going, Klint Kubiak taking a field goal off the board early, the late kickoff fumble, and wide receivers who barely showed up while Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer carried the passing game. They also get into what went right. Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards without being sacked, the Raiders outgained Kansas City 437 to 399, and Adam Butler and Quay Walker gave Patrick Mahomes problems all night. Raider Nation callers Tariq, Misha and Pastor Mike weigh in on a trade deadline receiver, more snaps for Cody White, and whether Cousins can push the ball deep before Fernando Mendoza takes over. Chapters: 0:00 Chiefs 30, Raiders 27: Raiders fall to 3-1 1:09 Murph: devastated, but the Raiders are for real 4:20 Kenneth Walker's 177 yards and the Chiefs' receivers 4:58 Kubiak takes the field goal off the board 8:56 The blackjack rule: pick an aggression level 10:38 Where were the Raiders wide receivers? 12:24 Is Brock Bowers the WR1? 20:51 By the numbers: Raiders outgained Kansas City 22:45 Adam Butler and the Raiders defense 24:27 The kickoff fumble and the missing run game 25:44 Unsung defenders who stepped up 28:53 AFC West and wild card picture 30:49 Fan call: Tarek 34:15 Do the Raiders need a WR at the deadline? 36:54 Fan call: Misha on Cody White 42:58 Can Kirk Cousins throw deep? The Mendoza plan 44:31 Fan call: Pastor Mike 48:21 No trick plays: the Chiefs had to play it straight 51:17 One Nation Foundation 55:13 Wrap-up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs come to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, and sole possession of first place in the AFC West goes to the winner. Scott Gulbransen calls it the biggest home game the Raiders have played since moving to Las Vegas. Roster news first. Jack Bech goes to IR with a broken forearm, and Cody White comes up from the practice squad after scoring on each of his first three career catches, something only Torrey Smith had done in the last 30 years. Ashton Jeanty finished the Saints game after a trip to the medical tent, but his August ankle is worth watching. The name that matters most is Treydan Stukes. He's still in the concussion protocol, and without him at free safety the middle of the field opens up for Travis Kelce. Then the defense by the numbers: an NFL-best nine takeaways, tied for the league lead in sacks with six different Raiders getting one, Nakobe Dean's league-leading 22 solo tackles and three forced fumbles, and the top EPA per play in football under Rob Leonard. On offense, Kirk Cousins is tied for the NFL lead with nine touchdown passes and is the first Raiders QB to throw three in each of the first three games. Scott also runs through where the national media stands, from NFL.com and SI moving the Raiders into the top 10 to Fox Sports still ranking them 20th. Carrington Harrison of SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio and 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City joins to talk Eric Bieniemy replacing Matt Nagy, Kenneth Walker III leading the NFL in rushing, Patrick Mahomes going 14 for 14 on play-action against Miami, and Kelce's resurgence. He says the Chiefs haven't had a sack in 174 defensive plays and that Maxx Crosby is good enough to win this game by himself. The Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion closes it out with calls from Florida, St. Louis, San Diego and upstate New York, and Scott makes his pick! BE PART OF THE SHOW Call or text: 702-900-7869 Email: [email protected] Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Also heard Saturdays at 5 p.m. PT on 101.5 in Las Vegas. Chapters: 00:00 Show open: first place on the line 01:58 Jack Bech to IR, Cody White called up 03:01 Ashton Jeanty injury check 04:00 Treydan Stukes and the concussion protocol 05:55 Why Stukes matters against Travis Kelce 07:46 Raiders defense by the numbers 09:00 Nakobe Dean leads the NFL in solo tackles 09:37 Six Raiders with sacks: not the Maxx Crosby show 10:41 The NFL's most efficient defense 12:50 Kirk Cousins ties for the NFL lead in TD passes 13:31 Brock Bowers and Mike Washington Jr.'s 19.76 mph run 14:50 What the national media is saying 15:52 Who still doesn't believe in the Raiders 17:04 Beat the Chiefs and the debate ends 18:33 Kenneth Walker III and a balanced Chiefs offense 19:14 Kalshi: Raiders vs. Chiefs market 22:08 Carrington Harrison: Bieniemy vs. Nagy 24:18 Walker, Mahomes and play-action 26:25 Why this game finally matters 27:36 Travis Kelce's resurgence 29:22 Can Kansas City handle Maxx Crosby? 32:00 Chiefs defense vs. Brock Bowers 33:36 Is Raiders-Chiefs a rivalry again? 36:13 Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion 38:38 Ross in Lakeland: Pola-Mao and two-point tries 40:03 Christian in St. Louis: 2021 vs. now 44:35 Raider Rob in San Diego 47:48 Dave Casper the Ghost: fix the run game 51:40 Scott's prediction: Raiders 28, Chiefs 27 52:28 Postgame show info and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 for the first time since 2021 after a 35-27 comeback win over the New Orleans Saints. Down 27-16 late in the third quarter at the Superdome, they scored 19 straight points and forced four fourth-quarter takeaways, including Hezekiah Masses' interception and Jeremy Chinn's strip of Tyler Shough on 4th-and-1. Scott Gulbransen also owns his pregame miss on the takeaways. Then the question everyone's asking: is this team for real? Scott lays out three tests. The defense hasn't allowed a fourth-quarter point in three games. Kirk Cousins went 22 of 33 for 248 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers, which pushes the Fernando Mendoza timeline back again. And Klint Kubiak's second-half adjustments in his old building have NFL.com calling him the early Coach of the Year frontrunner. For each one, Scott says what would change his mind. He also covers the schedule caveat (Miami and the Chargers are a combined 0-6), the 2021 comparison, Brock Bowers' 10-catch, 116-yard return, Jack Bech's broken forearm and trip to IR, and why Treydan Stukes' concussion status matters so much this week. The Chiefs preview: Patrick Mahomes is 13-2 against the Raiders, Kenneth Walker III gives Kansas City a real run game, and Vegas has the Chiefs favored by around 5.5. Scott looks at whether Rob Leonard should blitz or make Mahomes be patient, why Bowers against the linebackers is the key on offense, and why Mike Washington Jr. deserves closer to 10 carries. Thursday: Carrington Harrison of SiriusXM joins the show, Scott makes his pick and the Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion takes your calls. Be part of the show Call or text: 702-900-7869 Email: [email protected] Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Chapters: 00:00 Show open: Raiders 3-0 for the first time since 2021 01:45 Is this Raiders team for real? 02:28 Saints recap: 19 straight points, 4 takeaways 03:36 Where I was wrong about the Saints game 05:32 Three things that decide if it's real 05:54 No. 1: Coffee is for closers 08:20 When somebody finally scores late 09:57 Thursday: Carrington Harrison joins the show 10:18 No. 2: Kirk Cousins answers the doubters 11:48 Brock Bowers proved me wrong 12:55 Cousins' real test: the Chiefs pass rush 14:32 Why Fernando Mendoza keeps waiting 14:43 No. 3: Klint Kubiak for Coach of the Year? 16:34 Who have they beaten? 18:34 The 2021 comparison 19:07 Jack Bech's broken forearm 20:46 Treydan Stukes and the concussion protocol 22:39 Chiefs week: the AFC West picture 23:07 Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III 24:27 Chiefs favored in Vegas, Mahomes 13-2 vs. Raiders 25:16 The matchup that decides it 26:13 Rob Leonard: blitz or make Mahomes be patient? 27:59 Bowers vs. the linebackers, more Mike Washington Jr. 28:49 Win Sunday and the doubters go quiet 29:02 Lose a close one? Nobody panic 30:38 What to watch this week 31:36 Call in for Thursday's show 33:19 Wrap-up and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Raiders are 3-0. Down two scores in the Superdome, Las Vegas scored 19 unanswered points to beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27, and the defense shut the door in the fourth quarter for the third straight week. Scott Gulbransen and Murf from Raiders Fan Radio break it down: Brock Bowers going over 100 yards in his return, Kirk Cousins throwing three touchdowns with no interceptions (22 of 33, 248 yards), Mike Washington Jr.'s 36-yard touchdown run and whether he should get more carries next to Ashton Jeanty, Maxx Crosby's late fumble recovery, and why the Raiders need Treydan Stukes back before the Kansas City Chiefs come to Allegiant Stadium. Raider Nation callers Tariq, Pastor Mike and Misha jump in with their game balls, their gripes and their Chiefs predictions. Chapters: 0:00 Raiders 3-0 after 35-27 win in New Orleans 1:33 Fourth-quarter defense does it again 7:33 Brock Bowers is back 11:19 Why the Raiders need Treydan Stukes 13:38 Next up: the Kansas City Chiefs 18:00 Kirk Cousins: no turnovers, three TDs 26:15 Kalshi 27:06 Mike Washington Jr. vs Ashton Jeanty 32:46 Adam Butler's hustle play 35:54 Fan call: Tarek 46:06 Coaching is the difference 49:21 Fan call: Pastor Mike 52:16 Fan call: Misha 1:01:45 Biletnikoff Foundation dinner 1:04:03 Coming up this week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders head to the Superdome as 3.5-point underdogs. The New Orleans Saints team they're facing just came back from 14-3 down to beat the Ravens in Baltimore. On this week's radio show from 101.5 KDWN, Scott Gulbransen starts with Brock Bowers back at practice after his meniscus trim. Klint Kubiak called it day-to-day the whole way, and he was right. Scott explains why Bowers' snap share on Sunday will tell you more than the injury report. He also isn't backing off his wide receiver take, even with Kirk Cousins throwing six touchdowns in two games. Segment two is the Raiders defense. It's first in the NFL in EPA per play and first against the run, with eight sacks from six different players and a takeaway on about one of every five drives. The linebackers are the best group since 2002, and missed tackles are way down. Tyler Shough doesn't turn the ball over, though, so the pass rush has to carry this one. With Kelvin Banks on IR, Maxx Crosby should see plenty of the Saints' backup left tackle. Then Kubiak goes back to New Orleans, where he called plays in 2024. Scott argues both sides of who has the edge. He takes calls from Raider Rob in San Diego and Michelle in the East Bay, then closes with his score prediction. Call or text: 702-907-8669 | X: @LVGully, @SNBToday Live postgame show on YouTube with Murf from Raiders Fan Radio. Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV, and can be heard EVERY Saturday at 5 PM PT on 101.5 KDAWN in Las Vegas! Chapters: 00:00 Show open 00:40 Raiders 2-0, headed to New Orleans 01:44 Today's rundown 02:43 Dolphins win and the first SoFi win with fans in the stands 03:11 Saints favored by 3.5 after beating the Ravens 04:14 Brock Bowers back at practice 04:50 Kubiak was right about Bowers' timeline 06:01 What the offense looked like without Bowers 07:04 Cousins' six TD passes, first since Ken Stabler 07:22 Pushing back on the X pushback about the WR room 08:44 18th in passing yards, WR room ranked 31st 09:31 Why Bowers is a matchup problem 10:52 The Saints' thin secondary 12:02 Saints lose LT Kelvin Banks 12:47 Back at practice vs. back to 100% 14:01 Watch the snap count, not the injury report 15:53 The Raiders defense nobody's talking about 16:45 Best linebacker group since 2002 17:13 First in the NFL in EPA per play 17:46 Takeaways and a rookie with two picks 18:37 The Raiders are tackling again 19:33 Credit to Rob Leonhard and John Spytek 19:55 Tyler Shough doesn't turn it over 21:04 The comeback in Baltimore 22:10 Chris Olave 22:38 The matchup that decides the game 23:05 Porter's foot, Stokes in concussion protocol 24:50 Crosby vs. a backup left tackle 25:32 Why Crosby matters beyond the stat sheet 26:47 Kamara, Etienne and the Saints run game 27:17 Chase Young, Cam Jordan and the Raiders O-line 28:51 Kubiak returns to New Orleans 30:35 The case for Kubiak 31:17 The case for the Saints 32:12 Scott's verdict: who has the edge 33:44 Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion 34:23 Raider Rob in San Diego 36:27 Strength of schedule is real 37:36 Michelle in the East Bay 40:05 Scott's Raiders-Saints prediction 41:29 Postgame show info and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-0 after a 26-14 win over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, the franchise's first win in LA with fans in the building since leaving in 2021. Now Brock Bowers is back at practice ahead of Sunday's Week 3 road game against the New Orleans Saints. Scott Gulbransen breaks down what Bowers' return from a meniscus trim means for Kirk Cousins and the offense, and why his snap count will tell you more than the injury report. Scott also answers the pushback on his wide receiver take. Tre Tucker had his best game of the season and Cody White scored on both of his catches, but the Raiders sit 18th in passing yards and the room ranked 31st in the preseason. One good Sunday doesn't fix the depth problem. The story nobody's talking about is Rob Leonard's defense. It's first in the NFL in EPA per play, tied for the league lead with eight sacks, hasn't allowed a fourth-quarter point and forces a turnover on about one of every five opponent drives. Kwity Paye, Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker are a big reason why. Then the Saints preview. Tyler Shough is completing 79% of his passes without turning it over, Chris Olave is a problem, and Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne give New Orleans a real two-back rotation. The weak spot is a thin Saints secondary, and that's where Bowers comes in. Scott makes his pick with the Saints favored by 3.5. In the Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion: Michelle from the East Bay on how fast the new coaching staff has made a difference John from New Jersey on Klint Kubiak's missed challenge on the Justin Herbert fumble Jacob from Fresno on Maxx Crosby's impact beyond the box score and the offensive line's step back Sponsored by Kalshi. Use code MENDOZA for a $25 reward when you make a $25 trade. Call or text: 702-907-8669 | Email: [email protected] Silver and Black Today is part of BLEAV. Chapters: 00:00 Show open 00:46 Raiders 2-0: first win at SoFi with fans in the stands 02:10 Today's rundown 04:51 Brock Bowers back at practice 07:59 Back at practice vs. back to 100% 10:01 Meniscus trim and reaggravation risk 11:39 Revisiting the wide receiver room debate 12:14 Tre Tucker and Cody White's big day at SoFi 14:54 One clean game against one opponent 16:09 Preseason rankings had the WR room 31st 17:03 Raiders 18th in passing yards 19:51 How a healthy Bowers covers for the receivers 24:05 The Raiders defense is quietly elite 25:17 Eight sacks, six different players 27:14 First in the NFL in EPA per play 28:01 Turnovers on one in five opponent drives 28:53 Missed tackles way down from last season 29:08 Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker and the linebackers 30:52 Saints preview: New Orleans at 1-1 32:46 Tyler Shough is playing well 33:52 Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne 35:12 The Saints defense and a thin secondary 36:40 What it means for the Raiders offense 37:55 What it means for the Raiders defense 39:41 Bottom line heading into Sunday 41:13 Scott's Raiders-Saints prediction 41:56 Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion 42:13 Michelle in the East Bay: the coaching difference 45:56 John in New Jersey: Kubiak's missed challenge 50:13 Jacob in Fresno: Maxx Crosby and the O-line 52:40 Why Crosby matters beyond the stat line 54:12 The offensive line's step back vs. the Chargers 56:18 Wrap-up and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Raiders 26, Chargers 14. Vegas is 2-0 for the first time since 2021, and it's their first win at SoFi Stadium since then. Scott Gulbransen is joined by Murf from Raiders Fan Radio, calling in from a pool deck in Florida, to sort through a game that got messy in the middle before the Raiders closed it out. Klint Kubiak becomes the first Raiders head coach to start 2-0 since Bill Callahan, and Kirk Cousins becomes the first Raiders quarterback with three touchdown passes in each of the first two weeks since Kenny Stabler did it in 1976. Cousins wasn't perfect, and the offensive line gave him plenty of reason to scramble, but he found Tez Tucker deep twice and got two touchdowns out of practice-squad call-up Cody White. The defense is the real story. Nakobe Dean's forced fumble on Omari Hampton flipped the game, and rookie fifth-rounder Hezekiah Masses picked off two passes filling in for an injured Darien Porter. Scott and Murph make the case that this linebacking corps, with Dean, Quay Walker and Maxx Crosby, might be the best the Raiders have had since their last Super Bowl run in 2002. In this episode: the offensive line's rough day and why DJ Glaze struggled specifically, Ashton Jeanty's three drops and 48 rushing yards, a play Scott thinks should've been overturned from the booth, John Spytek's draft classes starting to show up on the field, and live viewer call-ins with Tarek in Texas, Rossi in Australia and Pastor Mike in Boise, Idaho. Scott closes with a look ahead to next week's road trip to New Orleans. Tonight's Super Chats go straight to the One Nation Foundation, supporting Raiders charities including Raider Dad. Check them out at 1nationfoundation.net. Silver and Black Today is part of the Believe Podcast Network. Tonight's post game show is brought to you by Kalshi — use code MENDOZA for $25 free with your first deposit. BE PART OF THE SHOW Call or text: 702-907-8690 (confirm exact digits before publishing — flagged below) Email your video or comment: [email protected] Find us on YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok and Spotify: search Silver and Black Today CHAPTERS 0:00 Show open — Kalshi Silver and Black Today postgame show 1:22 Scott brings in Murph, vacationing in Florida 1:42 Final score: Raiders 26, Chargers 14 — Vegas moves to 2-0 1:55 Kubiak matches Bill Callahan's start as a first-year head coach 2:28 Setting up the turnover story and Nakobe Dean's summer hype 6:13 Kirk Cousins' case for the game ball 6:26 First Raiders QB with 3 TDs in Weeks 1-2 since Kenny Stabler in 1976 7:13 Why Cousins' composure carried the offense through a rough day 10:10 Cody White's two touchdowns off the practice squad 10:36 Ashton Jeanty's three drops, including one that nearly cost the game 10:57 Hezekiah Masses' two interceptions filling in for Darien Porter 11:33 What John Spytek's draft class is proving on the field 17:16 The case for the best Raiders linebacking corps since 2002 21:01 Nakobe Dean's forced fumble — the play of the game 21:14 Kalshi segment — how the prediction market works, plus Scott's Giants-Rams pick 23:51 Back to the offensive line's rough day 25:06 DJ Glaze's tough game and the schedule getting harder 28:16 Comparing Kubiak's coaching staff to Antonio Pierce's 30:37 The turnover swing — Chargers fumbled the ball six times 33:03 The disputed forward-fumble ruling Scott wanted challenged 34:08 Fan drop-in: Tarek in Texas 38:04 Fan drop-in: Rossi in Australia on the road SoFi crowd 40:12 Malcolm Koonce's return to form at edge 45:57 Fan drop-in: Pastor Mike in Boise, Idaho 53:08 Scott's closing breakdown and a look ahead to New Orleans 56:44 One Nation Foundation, super chats, and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.