The 2022 NFL preseason begins Thursday night, undefined When undefinedThis is the (more exciting in theory than in practice) Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.
Spoiler alert for tracking preseason wins and losses: The Raiders came home with a 27-11 victory. The conversation on Twitter focused mostly on the usage of the Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (11 snaps, 5 carries, 2 targets, 6 route runs for 30 rushing yards, 2 receives for 14 yards). He played in the first two drives, while most of the other starters did not.
It’s very unusual for a starter to see a lot of playing time in the first game of the preseason, but there’s a reason that Jacobs’ job safety shouldn’t be too much of a concern.
The Raiders are now led by head coach Josh McDaniels, a protégé of Bill Belichick and former offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots. The Patriots love tricks, tricks, cloaks, and daggers. you get itIt’s reasonable to expect running back rotation Ara How the Patriots have used their backs in the past.But among rookie Jacobs Zamir White, Brandon Bolden, Drake of KenyaEtc., Jacobs should also be given his due. His fourth-year return is better than all his backups, and while we can’t foresee some sort of “Jacob’s Renaissance” under new management, he’s determined to produce like the fantasy RB2. You can expect it.
If you look at this Raiders roster, you’ll notice a lot of former Patriots players. Including QB Jarrett Stidham, started Thursday night and was capable most of the time. He completed 8 of 15 for 96 yards and also scored for 12 yards. One of his players that I keep an eye on is RB Zamir White.he was thunder James CookThe lightning bolt in Georgia and his style of play is reflected in the way he runs. He is a downhill runner who is good between tackles and has a solid hand. I don’t think he has a lot of fantasy upside, but like Jacobs, he can do it all as a three-down back. White is certainly a player to watch and is considered a very slow round flyer.
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Another notable news was how influential the first overall pick was Travon Walker Only a handful of people saw him on the field during the Jaguars’ first two defensive drives. He recorded a tackle and a sack in the box score, and the Raiders moved pass protection to his side on his second drive. They implemented chip blocks and seemed to pay tribute to his athleticism. ‘s defense should provide some promise, some fireworks that will cheer up my ears.
When it came to Jacksonville’s offense, not much was working. QB Jake Luton never looked like a viable backup. Jacksonville allowed his three touchdowns for 159 yards and on the ground, but part of that was due to Las Vegas using more starters and his second string longer than Jacksonville. It may be due to your choice. Basically he was like 1 vs 2, 2 vs 3, etc. and the Raiders always had the upper hand throughout the game.
Looking to the future of both teams, we would like to see the chemistry between them Derek Carr When Davante Adams. I want to see Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne When Christian Kirk all together in the field.intention Darren Waller Rebounding from a good 2021 season but not meeting expectations? How much drop-off do you have? hunter renfro After his breakout season? We have not yet received answers to these questions.
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