@gqizm asks:
"How much did the lack of film on Stidham contribute to his big performance vs. SF?"
No matter how good a defense can be in the NFL, the element of surprise can take someone by storm. Jarrett Stidham was certainly an element of surprise for the 49ers defense. Lack of film could've played a factor, with Head Coach Josh McDaniels even recognizing that earlier this week.
"I think that's true for every young player who hasn't played a whole lot," McDaniels said Monday. "The more you put on tape, the more tendencies you display, the more things people may try to do to either hold their disguise, or unsettle you, or try to create some issues in the pocket. Again, the great thing about that is the quarterback always has the ball last and he gets to make a choice. They blitzed him yesterday, they disguised yesterday. And then didn't blitz; they showed blitz and dropped it. They did all that stuff yesterday. So, he saw a lot of different things yesterday and I think did a decent job of handling most of them the right way.
"But yeah, the more film you have, the more chances the defense and defensive coordinators and the defensive staff has to try to disrupt you."
That doesn't take away from Stidham's success last Sunday, which can also be attributed to his ability to extend plays and his comfortability in McDaniels' system. Saturday's season finale against the Chiefs will give Stidham another opportunity to get a second start under his belt.
Michael Scheel asks:
"What is going on with Divine Deablo?"
Divine Deablo left Week 9's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a forearm injury and was placed on inured reserve in November. At the time of Deablo's injury, he was leading the team in total tackles (74). While McDaniels said last month that Deablo had made progress with his injury through the course of the season, they wanted to remain cautious and continue to protect players' health.
The Raiders' starting linebackers have been through the ringer with injuries. Deablo, Jayon Brown and 2022 Pro Bowler Denzel Perryman all missed at least five games this season. The linebacking corps will likely be dependent upon Luke Masterson and Harvey Langi in the season finale, as the two combined for 10 solo tackles against the 49ers.
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Las Vegas Raiders safety Jalen Elliott (40) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Trent Harris (57) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jalen Elliott (40) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell (95) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Jackson Barton (78) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Netane Muti (54) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Trent Harris (57) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) and defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) and defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97), defensive tackle Matthew Butler (94) and defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (93) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (90) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
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Las Vegas Raiders safety Jalen Elliott (40) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (45) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Chris Lacy (14) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isiah Brown (46) and wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) and wide receiver Isaiah Zuber (89) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) and cornerback Isiah Brown (46) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins (10) and safety Jalen Elliott (40) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) and safety Jalen Elliott (40) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during practice at Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center, Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Henderson , Nev.
