Kyle Shanahan knows Raiders vulnerabilities. Can they do anything about it?

The Raiders face the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, with coach Kyle Shanahan able to study their recent defensive weaknesses. The article argues that Las Vegas must avoid another slow start and adjust carefully to Shanahan’s running game and use of motion, or risk letting the 49ers control the match.

The Jets ran for 140 yards in the first half against the Raiders before Las Vegas improved after the break; the Rams also exposed the defence in a 28-6 first half two weeks ago. The Raiders could ask their front seven to contain Christian McCaffrey, create longer passing downs for Maxx Crosby to pressure Brock Purdy, and involve Brock Bowers early to make San Francisco account for him. They will also need clear assignments against motion and patience when covering tight end George Kittle.