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Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has an obvious problem in his coaching style that he has to acknowledge won’t work with this team

The Las Vegas Raiders lost another game, but Klint Kubiak has to start realizing he can't go for it on fourth down as much as he has been.

By Justin Churchill · A to Z Sports

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:17 AM

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Justin Churchill argues head coach Klint Kubiak's aggressive fourth-down strategy is hurting the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders were defeated 35-21 by the Los Angeles Rams.
Churchill notes the Raiders have the NFL's lowest fourth-down conversion rate at 40 percent.

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Justin Churchill of A to Z Sports argues that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak must abandon his overly aggressive fourth-down strategy following a 35-21 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams. Churchill contends that Kubiak frequently takes points off the board by attempting fourth-down conversions and two-point attempts instead of choosing higher-percentage kicks.

According to the article, the Raiders hold the NFL's lowest fourth-down conversion rate at 40 percent, converting only 2 of 7 attempts after starting the season 4 for 6. Churchill highlights that Las Vegas ranks 22nd in red-zone efficiency at 55 percent, advising Kubiak to prioritize guaranteed points during the team's ongoing rebuild.

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