{
  "id": 12940717,
  "title": "Progress is name of the game when it comes to the Raiders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/progress-is-name-of-the-game-when-it-comes-to-the-raiders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T19:56:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/progress-name-game-comes-raiders-195646961.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A month into the regular season, the Las Vegas Raiders find themselves ahead of schedule and with a solid 3-1 record. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has been instrumental on offense, while the defense has developed into a cohesive unit. However, the team's ground presence needs improvement, as they currently rank last in the NFL with only 3.1 yards per carry. Running game coordinator Andrew Janocko stresses the importance of attention to detail, both in their preparation and execution. Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko is confident in the efforts made with rookies Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington, who have contributed significantly in the passing and rushing games, respectively. Defensively, the Raiders lead the league with nine takeaways and are tied for fifth with 12 sacks. The Chiefs provided valuable insight into areas for improvement, such as generating explosive plays and disrupting the offensive rhythm. Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard remains optimistic about the team's progress and the defense's ability to continue growth.",
  "summary": "A month into the regular season, and the Las Vegas Raiders can at least say that they are ahead of schedule.",
  "key_points": [
    "Las Vegas Raiders have a 3-1 record after a month of the season.",
    "Quarterback Kirk Cousins and defense contribute to the team's progress.",
    "Running game needs improvement, ranking last in the NFL with 3.1 yards per carry."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}