Las Vegas Raiders: 5 takeaways from 2021 Preseason Game No. 1

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Aug 14, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back B.J. Emmons (35) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders: 5 takeaways from 2021 Preseason Game No. 1

The third running back spot will be a battle

One huge bright spot on Saturday night was the play of the running backs, as both Trey Ragas and B.J. Emmons had terrific debuts in the Silver and Black. The duo combined for over 100 yards on the ground, and nearly five yards per carry, while both finding the end zone for the Raiders.

Both Ragas and Emmons really stood out in the game, and with Richard still out due to injury, they are going to get another chance to show what they can do in preseason game No. 2. The Raiders were able to pound the ball inside with both backs, and based on his skill set, Ragas could end up being the perfect No. 3 on this roster behind playmakers Jacobs and Drake.

HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 29: Marcus Mariota #8, Derek Carr #4, and Nathan Peterman #3 of the Las Vegas Raiders are shown during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 29, 2021 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

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Overall, this was a great first test for the 2021 Raiders, and they certainly looked more talented on both sides of the ball. It was the first preseason game, and the Seahawks did not play their stars, but neither did the Raiders, as they displayed the kind of depth this organization has been missing for some time now.

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