49ers won’t let Raiders off hook after Jets’ inexplicable unforced error

The Raiders beat the Jets 38-33, but their win did not resolve serious concerns about their run defence. The Jets gained 140 rushing yards in the first half, then ran only four times after the break, giving Las Vegas little chance to show whether its adjustments had worked. The Raiders face the 49ers next, whose coach, Kyle Shanahan, is expected to target the weaknesses shown on film.

Las Vegas allows 5.1 yards per carry, the worst rate in the NFL, and has the league’s second-worst run defence. Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard said there was “a lot we have to fix”, while noting that the Raiders had forced the Jets to settle for field goals in some red-zone situations. The article also highlights the challenge for young cornerback Jermod McCoy, who is regaining playing rhythm after missing more than a year with a serious knee injury.