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Raiders should take initiative and blitz Jets offense often in Week 8

Geno Smith gets rattled when blitzed. That’s not some grand revelation on the veteran quarterback. It’s the plain truth and Raider Nation is all too aware of this. Smith was the Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback last season for then-head…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:00 PM
Raiders should take initiative and blitz Jets offense often in Week 8
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Ray Aspuria argues the Raiders should frequently blitz Jets quarterback Geno Smith in Week 8.
  • Geno Smith has been sacked 21 times this season, fourth-most in the NFL.
  • The Raiders defense ranks third in the NFL in pressure percentage at 29.2 percent.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Ray Aspuria argues that the Las Vegas Raiders should aggressively blitz New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith in their Week 8 matchup. Aspuria points out that while Smith is enjoying a rebound season, he has already been sacked 21 times this year and historically struggles when opposing defenses bring extra pressure.

Aspuria also asserts that dialing up blitzes would help Las Vegas address its struggling run defense, which surrendered 656 yards during a four-game losing streak. Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard noted the importance of better execution and tackling to slow down the Jets' offense.

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