Keith Lubin asks:
"What's the chance of Alexander Mattison becoming RB1 over Zamir White?"
The Raiders were finally able to cut loose in the running game against the Cleveland Browns, totaling 152 rushing yards in the Week 4 win. They're 6-1 since the start of last season when they run for at least 100 yards.
"It's something we've been working on for three weeks. No, let's go back, even since the preseason games, like, 'Hey man, let's get this running game going,'" Antonio Pierce said. "Let's get some positive yards, let's get these chunk runs, these explosive runs. And that really showed up."
The Silver and Black will still more than likely rely on Zamir White in the backfield, who rushed for 50 yards against Cleveland. However, we may see more of a running back by committee approach as Alexander Mattison's playmaking ability will afford him more opportunities.
"He's deserved more reps, and he'll get them," Pierce said.
The former Minnesota Vikings running back averaged 12 yards a carry against the Browns and scored a touchdown in each of the Raiders' first three games. He's also been a reliable pass catcher out of the backfield, with seven receptions for 80 yards.
Irene Sanders asks:
"Who are some players that can help with our O-line?"
As of late, the offensive line has received some key production from rookies Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze.
The two 2024 draft picks didn't miss a single snap of action in last Sunday's matchup, with Glaze filling in for an injured Thayer Munford Jr. at right tackle. Powers-Johnson split time at both guard positions, switching over to the right side for an injured Dylan Parham late in the game. Glaze only allowed one pressure against the Browns while Powers-Johnson didn't allow a single pressure.
"I'm not going to slow Jackson down," Pierce said. "We've just got to be smart so that we don't have any penalties, but the physicality and the intent is there, and that's what we want up front."
While Glaze's starting role is still in question depending on Munford's health, Powers-Johnson may have provided a big enough sample size to continue starting at left guard. The main goal is continuing to develop his game and being consistent snap to snap.
"I definitely think I can improve more on my technique and refining it," Powers-Johnson said, "but I feel like I played with a lot of juice and physicality and I'm going to keep doing that."
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Hispanic Heritage Month signage around Allegiant Stadium before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders 65th Anniversary signage around Allegiant Stadium before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane's (41) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins' (94) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner's (19) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson's (58) helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller's (74) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole's (6) locker in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) arrives to the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) arrives to the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach Rob Leonard arrives to the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) arrives to the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson (44) arrives to the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Carnell Williams arrives to the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
A view of Allegiant Stadium before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
A fan before the Las Vegas Raiders' regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle in the tunnel before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) in a huddle before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) warming up before the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on the sidelines before the coin toss at the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Thomas Harper (34) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) and running back Zamir White (3) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) and running backs coach Carnell Williams in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach Rob Leonard and defensive end Charles Snowden (49) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) in the locker room after the regular season home game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium.
