The Raiders looked dominant in their first half of football with fans in Allegiant Stadium.
The Silver and Black enter halftime up 13-0 on the Seattle Seahawks. The two most notable things that have gone well for the Raiders have been their running game and the defense, shutting out their NFC West opponent.
Here are three key observations from the first half of action against the Seahawks.
Welcome to the NFL, Trey Ragas
Trey Ragas has been one of my sleeper players throughout Training Camp. The running back has now made it hard to continue to sleep on him after his first half.
Trey "Vegas" Ragas has been very hard to take down. The big-body back has been enforcing his will off the line of scrimmage, usually taking two or three Seahawks down with him on tackles. No. 36 currently has 43 rushing yards on nine carries with a touchdown through the first half. He also has one catch for eight yards, that resulted in a first down for the Raiders.
This is a player that we expected to see a lot of tonight, and he hasn't disappointed so far.
Nate Hobbs is coming with the smoke
Nate Hobbs has also made his presence felt early in Allegiant Stadium.
The fifth-round pick has done a great job being at the right place at the right time. The Illinois cornerback throughly impressed me with his cover skills and tenacity for getting to the ball. Hobbs has recorded two tackles and one quarterback hit on the night.
Also can't forget to mention his nasty 8-yard sack on Geno Smith. This young man is definitely an asset to the Raiders' young defense.
No. 96 going to work
Darius Philon is another defender that has shown out tonight.
The free agent signing from the Los Angeles Chargers is getting it done on the defensive line. He's been doing a good job of creating pressure and getting after Seahawks quarterbacks Geno Smith and Alex McGough.
Not sure how much more Philon will play in the second half, but for the sake of the pass rush, he sees a few more snaps tonight.
View photos from the Raiders' preseason Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Trey Ragas (36) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Trey Ragas (36) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back B.J. Emmons (35) and running back Trey Ragas (36) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Alex Leatherwood (70) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Nick Bowers (82) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back B.J. Emmons (35) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back B.J. Emmons (35) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Dominik Eberle (5) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tyree Gillespie (37) and linebacker Max Richardson (54) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (92) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39), wide receiver Dillon Stoner (16) and cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dillon Stoner (16) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (72), running back Trey Ragas (36), guard John Simpson (76) and tight end Matt Bushman (84) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Patrick Omameh (77), guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67), center Nick Martin (66), guard John Simpson (76), guard/tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (72), running back B.J. Emmons (35) and quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (72), guard John Simpson (76), running back Trey Ragas (36), guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67), running back Garrett Groshek (46) and tight end Nick Bowers (82) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) and linebacker Max Richardson (54) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss (18) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson (34) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (72), quarterback Nathan Peterman (3), guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67), center Nick Martin (66) and running back Garrett Groshek (46) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Trey Ragas (36) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Tight end Nick Bowers (82), guard/tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (72), guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67), center Nick Martin (66), quarterback Nathan Peterman (3), guard John Simpson (76), guard/tackle Patrick Omameh (77) and tight end Alex Ellis (81) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Gerri Green (52) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Gerri Green (52) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Trey Ragas (36) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back B.J. Emmons (35) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back B.J. Emmons (35) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Nick Bowers (82), running back B.J. Emmons (35) and guard/tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith (72) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back B.J. Emmons (35) during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
