Raiders at Jaguars 2022 Week 9: Key matchups to watch
By Brad Weiss
Raiders at Jaguars 2022 Week 9: Key matchups to watch
Offense
Josh Jacobs vs the Jaguars run defense
Outside of the Saints game, the Las Vegas Raiders rushing attack, led by Josh Jacobs, has been outstanding this season. On Sunday, that is something Josh McDaniels and this offense need to establish early, as the Jaguars can be beaten on the inside of their defensive line.
However, they have played well in two of the last three games, holding their opponent’s lead back to under 50 yards on the ground. Of course, Saquon Barkley ran all over them in the second of that three-game span, and that is something Jacobs hopes to do in Week 9.
Raiders offensive line vs Jaguars pass rush
The biggest test for the Raiders on offense on Sunday will be protecting Derek Carr, who was wildly off against New Orleans. Carr was pressured most of the afternoon, but when he had time, he failed to make his read fast enough, and it led to more hits than unusual.
Jacksonville has some elite edge rushers, including Josh Allen, who will likely line up over the Raiders’ weakness at right tackle. If the Silver and Black cannot protect Carr on Sunday, we could be in for another long day for this offense.