After Week 9, Raiders’ Failed Running Game Has a New (Old) Culprit Again

Raiders Beat argues that the Las Vegas Raiders' struggling rushing attack is primarily caused by offensive line deficiencies rather than running back performance. Following a 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas managed just 25 rushing yards, leaving them with an NFL-worst average of 2.9 yards per carry and the second-lowest rushing total at 642 yards under head coach Klint Kubiak.

Radio host Q Myers noted that rookie Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington both lacked running room against San Francisco. Warren Mitchell highlights poor Pro Football Focus run-blocking grades for linemen Spencer Burford, Caleb Rogers, and Jackson Powers-Johnson, suggesting the franchise may need new starting guards before the 2027 season.