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The Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast is your all-access pass to the Raiders.Hosted by Emmy-winning sports reporter Jesse Merrick, this show takes you behind the scenes with insider coverage straight from Raiders HQ, the locker room, and Allegiant Stadium. As a credentialed media outlet, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Silver and Black—bringing you training camp takeaways, game-day breakdowns, roster moves, and exclusive player insight.
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- Today44 min
The Raiders Are 2-0... And They're Winning in a Totally Different Way
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER The Raiders and Chargers just wrapped up their Week 2 AFC West showdown at SoFi Stadium, and we're LIVE breaking down everything that happened.Jesse Merrick is live from SoFi Stadium and joined by former Raiders wide receiver Ryan Hoag for instant reaction, analysis, and takeaways from Raiders vs. Chargers.We'll break down the biggest moments, performances and decisions that shaped the game, including what we saw from Klint Kubiak's Raiders offense and Rob Leonard's defense against Justin Herbert and the Chargers.QUESTION OF THE DAY: What was your biggest takeaway from Raiders vs. Chargers?Drop it in the live chat and comments — we'll be reacting to what Raider Nation has to say throughout the show.👍 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to the Silver & Black Sports Network for Raiders news, analysis, postgame reaction and firsthand coverage from Raiders HQ throughout the 2026 season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: / silver-black-sports-network-61563125927573 #Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #Chargers #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 days ago40 min
Brock Bowers Update + 2 Matchups That Could Decide Raiders vs. Chargers
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Brock Bowers is back at Raiders practice, but will he actually play against the Chargers? Plus, there are two matchups that could go a LONG way toward deciding Sunday's AFC West battle in Los Angeles.Jesse Merrick breaks down the latest Raiders injury news heading into Week 2, including Bowers' return to practice and what comes next after the star tight end was officially listed as doubtful against the Chargers.Darien Porter has also been ruled OUT, leaving the Raiders with a decision at cornerback opposite Eric Stokes. Jesse breaks down why rookie Hezekiah Masses could get the first opportunity and how Jermod McCoy could factor into the equation.Then we dive into two Raiders-Chargers matchups to watch closely on Sunday.On today's show:🏴☠️ Brock Bowers returns to Raiders practice🩺 What Bowers' doubtful designation means for Sunday🏈 Who replaces Darien Porter at cornerback?♟️ Can Michael Mayer and Jack Bech challenge Derwin James?⚡ How Vegas can test Chargers rookie center, Jake Slaughter🏃 Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton projections🏈 Week 2 picks from around the NFLThen Matt Perrault from Pushing the Odds joins us for another edition of Raiders Rounders, breaking down Raiders vs. Chargers from a betting perspective, the Week 2 totals, player projections, and some of his favorite plays from around the NFL. QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who wins on Sunday, and why? Drop your answer in the comments!Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: / silver-black-sports-network-61563125927573 #Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #Chargers #BrockBowers #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 days ago24 min
Raiders vs. Chargers Preview: Did Week 1 Expose the Chargers?
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER The Raiders are 1-0. The Chargers are coming off a surprising Week 1 loss. So how does Las Vegas ACTUALLY match up with LA heading into Week 2?Jesse Merrick is joined by CBS Los Angeles Sports Anchor and Chargers Weekly Podcast host Chris Hayre to break down the Raiders' Week 2 matchup with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.The Chargers entered the season with high expectations for Herbert, Mike McDaniel, and RB Omarion Hampton, but their offense struggled to find a rhythm in Week 1 against Arizona. Now the Raiders get their first AFC West test of the Klint Kubiak era.Jesse and Chris dig into what actually went wrong for Los Angeles, which problems could carry over into Week 2, and where the Raiders may have opportunities to attack this Chargers defense.On today's show:⚡ What REALLY went wrong for the Chargers in Week 1🏈 Raiders vs. Chargers: Who has the edge on the ground?🏃 Ashton Jeanty vs. Omarion Hampton🎯 How Kirk Cousins can attack the Chargers' defense📊 Why LA's man coverage struggled badly in Week 1♟️ Can Michael Mayer create problems for Derwin James?💪 The battle between the Raiders OL and Chargers pass rush🚑 Why Ladd McConkey's status could change the matchup🔑 The biggest keys for Las Vegas to start the season 2-0QUESTION OF THE DAY: What matchup do YOU have circled heading into Raiders vs. Chargers?Drop your answer in the comments!Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Silver-Black-Sports-Network-61563125927573/#Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #Chargers #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 4 days ago27 min
Why the Raiders' New Offense Is So Hard to Defend
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Klint Kubiak has already made some BIG changes to the Raiders offense, and the numbers from Week 1 show just how different this unit looks.Jesse Merrick and former Raiders WR Ryan Hoag dive into the analytics behind the Raiders' new-look offense and explain how Kubiak's use of heavy personnel, condensed formations and the running game is creating stress for opposing defenses.The Raiders used 21 personnel at their highest rate of the Next Gen Stats era in Week 1 while also lining up in their tightest formations over that same span. So why does it matter? Jesse and Ryan explain what those formations force a defense to do, why heavy personnel is making a comeback across the NFL, and how Kubiak is building his offense around the strengths of this Raiders roster.On today's show:🧠 The biggest changes Klint Kubiak has made to the Raiders offense📊 Why the Raiders are leaning heavily into 21 personnel🏈 How condensed formations put stress on a defense🏃 Why Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders RB room are central to the approach💪 Why heavy personnel is making a comeback around the NFL♟️ How Kubiak is forcing defenses to adjust🚑 The latest on Brock Bowers🦅 Maxx Crosby's approach to having his snaps managed⚡ Early things to watch against Justin Herbert and the ChargersQUESTION OF THE DAY: Where have YOU noticed the biggest difference in the Raiders offense under Klint Kubiak?Drop your answer in the comments!Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Silver-Black-Sports-Network-61563125927573/#Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #KlintKubiak #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Raiders vs. Dolphins Reaction: Did We Just See Their Winning Formula?
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER The Raiders' 2026 season is officially underway.Jesse Merrick and former Raiders WR Ryan Hoag are LIVE from Allegiant Stadium following the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins with instant postgame reaction and analysis.Jesse and Ryan break down what they saw from the Raiders on the field, what they learned inside the locker room after the game and the biggest takeaways from the season opener.On the postgame show:🏴☠️ Raiders vs. Dolphins instant reaction🎙️ What we learned inside the Raiders locker room🏈 Kirk Cousins and the Raiders offense🏃 Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders rushing attack🧠 How Klint Kubiak adjusted without Brock Bowers🛡️ Raiders defense vs. De'Von Achane and Miami's rushing attack👀 The biggest performances — good and bad🔑 The plays and decisions that decided the game📈 What Week 1 tells us about the 2026 RaidersQUESTION OF THE DAY: What's your biggest takeaway from the Raiders' season opener?Drop it in the live chat or comments and join the conversation!👍 LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, postgame reaction and firsthand coverage from Raiders HQ and Allegiant Stadium throughout the season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Raiders Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com.Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: / silver-black-sports-network-61563125927573 #Raiders #RaiderNation #RaidersVsDolphins #LasVegasRaiders #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Are We Underrating the Raiders? + Big Week 1 Updates
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Are people UNDERRATING the Raiders heading into the 2026 season?We're wrapping up the lead-up to Week 1 with the latest Raiders news before bringing back Matt Perrault (@SportsTalkMatt) for the first Raiders Rounders of the season — breaking down what the numbers actually tell us about this team and Sunday's opener against the Miami Dolphins.In this episode:🏴☠️ Klint Kubiak on Brock Bowers: The latest heading into Week 1👀 Fernando Mendoza: Why the rookie QB will officially be No. 2 behind Kirk Cousins💪 Raiders O-Line: JPJ gets the nod at right guard — but what does Kubiak's latest answer tell us about Caleb Rogers?📈 Are the Raiders underrated? Why Matt likes OVER 6.5 wins and believes seven wins is realistic🐬 Raiders vs. Dolphins: Why Vegas being favored by more than a field goal tells us something🏃 Ashton Jeanty vs. De'Von Achane: Could the game be decided on the ground?🎯 Kirk Cousins: What should we realistically expect from the Raiders passing attack?🔑 Week 1 predictions: Who wins — and what kind of game should Raider Nation expect?💰 Raiders Rounders: What the numbers tell us about the Silver & Black entering 2026QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which team has the edge on the ground Sunday — the Raiders with Ashton Jeanty or the Dolphins with De'Von Achane?Drop your answer in the comments!Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Silver-Black-Sports-Network-61563125927573/#Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #RaidersVsDolphins #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
What the Raiders Are REALLY Up Against vs. Miami
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Jesse Merrick goes behind enemy lines with Miami Herald Dolphins reporter Omar Kelly to break down the Raiders' season opener against Miami and give Raider Nation an inside look at a Dolphins team with plenty of new faces and unknowns.In this episode:🐬 Malik Willis: What has Miami seen from its new starting QB?💨 De'Von Achane: Why stopping the Dolphins rushing attack could determine this game💪 Miami's massive offensive line: Can the Raiders defensive front hold up against them?👀 The Dolphins WRs: What to expect from Miami's young receiving corps🏴☠️ Ashton Jeanty vs. Miami: Where the Raiders could attack the Dolphins front🧠 Jeff Hafley's defense: Why Miami could give the Raiders a ton of different looks😤 Kirk Cousins vs. Malik Willis: Could experience at quarterback give Las Vegas the edge?🔑 The keys to Week 1: The matchups that could ultimately decide Raiders vs. DolphinsQUESTION OF THE DAY: What matchup are YOU watching closest in the Raiders' season opener against Miami?Drop your answer in the comments!Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: / silver-black-sports-network-61563125927573 #Raiders #RaiderNation #RaidersVsDolphins #LasVegasRaiders #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
No Brock Bowers. Here's How the Raiders Offense Changes
Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER Brock Bowers is expected to MISS the Raiders' Week 1 opener against the Miami Dolphins. So how does Klint Kubiak adjust his offense without its biggest weapon?Bowers underwent a meniscus trim and is expected to miss a game or two. Meanwhile, there's much better news surrounding Ashton Jeanty, who returned to Raiders practice and appears to be trending toward playing in Week 1.Jesse Merrick breaks down what both injury updates mean for the Raiders offense and how Las Vegas could adjust without Bowers.In this episode:🚨 Brock Bowers OUT: What we know about his injury and potential timeline♟️ Klint Kubiak's adjustments: How the Raiders offense changes without its biggest weapon💪 Michael Mayer's opportunity: Could he take over some of Bowers' responsibilities?👀 Jack Bech + the WRs: Who needs to step up in the passing game?🏃 Ashton Jeanty update: Why his return to practice is HUGE for Week 1💥 Jeanty + Mike Washington Jr.: Why the Raiders may lean even harder on the rushing attack🎯 Kirk Cousins: Why having the veteran QB becomes even more important without Bowers🐬 Raiders vs. Dolphins: How Las Vegas can attack Miami without its top receiving weaponQUESTION OF THE DAY: How confident are you in the Raiders offense against Miami without Brock Bowers?Let us know in the comments.Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: / silver-black-sports-network-61563125927573 #Raiders #RaiderNation #BrockBowers #AshtonJeanty #RaidersNews #LasVegasRaiders #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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