In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick reacts to the Raiders’ frustrating loss to the Broncos on Thursday Night Football. He breaks down what went wrong for the offense — from Chip Kelly’s questionable play-calling to the puzzling lack of involvement for Brock Bowers — and the self-inflicted mistakes that cost Vegas a winnable game. Despite another tough night for the offense, Jesse highlights a strong defensive performance and explains why there’s still reason for optimism on that side of the ball. Plus, he looks ahead to what’s next for the Raiders and whether it’s time for serious conversations about Chip Kelly’s future as offensive coordinator.

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick is joined by defensive mastermind Cody Alexander (MatchQuarters.com) to break down the Raiders’ Thursday Night Football matchup with the Broncos. Cody explains how Denver’s defense has been shutting opponents down, what makes Talanoa Hufanga so dangerous, and the specific areas where Vegas can attack to move the ball.

They also take a closer look at Bo Nix and the Broncos offense, outlining the keys to slowing down his rhythm and stopping their ground game. Plus, since it’s a short week, Matt Perrault joins early for a special Raiders Rounders — with bold betting angles and the top plays heading into the NFL weekend.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 SHOW INTRO

01:30 ANALYZING THE JAKOBI MEYERS TRADE

07:45 BRONCOS PREVIEW W/ CODY ALEXANDER

47:58 RAIDERS ROUNDERS W/ MATT PERRAULT

1:00:46 JESSE'S GAME PICK

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick delivers his instant reaction to the Raiders’ heartbreaking overtime loss to the Jaguars. From the failed two-point conversion that sealed the game to Geno Smith’s take on what went wrong, Jesse breaks down every key moment. He highlights standout performances from Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, explains why the offense must commit to the run and reignite the deep passing game, and dives into how the defense struggled to stop the run and get off the field on third downs. It’s a raw, detailed look at how this one slipped away — and what needs to change moving forward.

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick teams up with ESPN’s Mike DiRocco to break down how the Jaguars are featuring Travis Hunter as their WR1 — and what the Raiders defense can do to contain him. They dive into where Trevor Lawrence and the Jags’ offense have stumbled, how Vegas can attack their defense, and why this matchup could swing on the pass rush.

Plus, in Raiders Rounders, Jesse and Matt Perrault share their best bets for the weekend — including an interesting Geno Smith prop and a parlay angle you’ll want to hear before the game's kickoff on Sunday.

*disclaimer we taped the podcast before the Jags placed Travis Hunter on IR but Mike broke down some other great info on the matchup outside of Travis Hunter

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CHAPTERS

00:00 SHOW INTRO

01:08 MIKE DIROCCO INTERVIEW

21:00 RAIDERS ROUNDERS: WEEK 9

39:50 JESSE'S GAME PICK

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick teams up with Rick Ballou from 1010 XL/92.5 FM — the Jaguars’ flagship radio station — for a deep dive into the Raiders’ matchup with Jacksonville. They break down how the Jags could feature Travis Hunter more on offense, where Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville attack have stumbled during their two-game skid, and how the Raiders can exploit those weaknesses. The two also dissect the Jaguars’ defense, highlighting its biggest strengths and vulnerabilities — and why that could open the door for the Raiders’ offense to rebound.

Plus, Jesse gives his take on new wide receiver Tyler Lockett, what his addition means for the Raiders’ receiving corps, and how he fits into Chip Kelly’s offensive scheme moving forward.

**The audio on Rick's interview wasn't the greatest. We tried our best to fix it in post-production, but couldn't improve it all that much, so please excuse us on that one!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 INTRO

07:30 JAGS VS. RAIDERS PREVIEW

10:25 JACKSONVILLE OFFENSE AND & BRIAN THOMAS' STRUGGLES

13:28 ANALYZING TREVOR LAWRENCE

19:12 LIAM COEN'S OFFENSE

21:15 JAGS DEFENSIVE ISSUES

26:45 BROCK BOWERS RETURNS

28:11 ASHTON JEANTY VS. JACKSONVILLE RUN D

29:50 WHAT TO WATCH FOR

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network podcast, Jesse Merrick and Matt Perrault take a betting-focused look at the Raiders heading into the bye week. Can Vegas realistically get to seven wins this season? Will Ashton Jeanty cash his 6.5 rushing touchdown prop? And what kind of boost will Brock Bowers give the offense once he’s back in the lineup? Plus, with the raiders off this weekend, Jesse and Matt break down their favorite plays across the NFL slate — including point spreads, totals, and value spots you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick tackles the biggest questions of the Raiders’ bye week: Should the team trade Maxx Crosby and/or Jakobi Meyers?

Jesse is also joined by Raiders Digital Reporter Levi Edwards to break down where things stand after the 31-0 loss to the Chiefs. The two dive into the lack of energy and offensive identity, the impact of injuries, and whether the Raiders’ core players can still turn this season around. They also spotlight the value of stars like Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, the defensive challenges holding Vegas back, and what complementary football should look like moving forward.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Show Intro

00:52 Should the Raiders Trade Maxx and Jakobi?

09:42 Interview with Levi Edwards

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In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick breaks down the Raiders’ brutal 31-0 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Jesse explains how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense methodically picked apart the Raiders’ defense with long, sustained drives — and where things completely unraveled for Geno Smith and the offense. He also tackles the tough question: are the Raiders actually worse than last year’s team? Plus, with the bye week now here, Jesse looks at what needs to change before Vegas returns to action.

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