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Raiders Week 7: How to attack the Rams stingy defense

Klint Kubiak will have his hands full this Sunday when his Las Vegas Raiders matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Ditto for Chris Schula as he’s the man in charge of the Rams defense trying to combat/quell Kubiak’s offense. That’s…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:30 PM
Raiders Week 7: How to attack the Rams stingy defense
Key Things to Know
  • The writer argues the Raiders must establish their ground game to defeat the Rams' stingy defense.
  • Las Vegas features the NFL's sixth-highest scoring offense, while the Rams allow the third-fewest yards defensively.
  • The Rams enter Week 7 with defensive tackles Poona Ford and Kobie Turner placed on injured reserve.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Las Vegas Raiders host the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 7 clash at Allegiant Stadium, matching the Raiders' high-scoring offense led by Kirk Cousins against Chris Schula's stingy Rams defense. While Las Vegas boasts a top-tier aerial attack, Ray Aspuria of Silver And Black Pride argues that establishing the ground game against Los Angeles' injury-depleted defensive front will be the primary key to victory.

The Rams enter the matchup missing interior defensive tackles Poona Ford and Kobie Turner, creating an opportunity for Raiders running backs Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. to exploit a defense that recently surrendered significant rushing yardage. If the running game falters, the Raiders are expected to heavily target tight end Brock Bowers and wide receiver Tre Tucker against a tough Rams secondary.

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