{
  "id": 12270750,
  "title": "Klint Kubiak takes blame for a Raiders run game that ranks worst in NFL in yards per carry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/klint-kubiak-takes-blame-for-a-raiders-run-game-that-ranks-worst-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:02:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/05/klint-kubiak-takes-blame-for-a-raiders-run-game-that-ranks-worst-in-nfl-in-yards-per-carry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged responsibility for the team's underwhelming run game, which ranks worst in the NFL for yards per carry. Following a 30-27 loss to Kansas City, Kubiak stressed the importance of improving the ground game. Despite a strong ground game averaging 3.13 yards per carry, Las Vegas has the lowest 93 yards per game in the league. The first-year coach inherited this issue, which the team struggled with last season as well, averaging 77.5 yards per game and 3.57 yards per rush. Kubiak admitted he needs to do a better job positioning the team, citing the solid backs and offensive line as factors that could contribute to improvement. The NFL's Next Gen Stats revealed that quarterback Kirk Cousins excels when playing against zone defenses, completing 24 of 37 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns against the zone in the game against Kansas City.",
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  "key_points": [],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}