Raiders vs. Texans: D-Line Has to Bring Their A-Game

by Rich Langford on Oct 7, 2011 3:23 PM PDT

As it is with any game, if the Raiders defense is going to have any success the defensive line is going to have to lead the charge. They will have their work cut out for them this week as the Texans o-line is the best blocking unit they have faced.

The Raiders' D-line has been very solid, but they have yet to take over a games like they did last season. This starts with getting pressure on the QB. They will have to do that this week, and if they are going to beat the Texans O-line this is where they will be able to do it.

The Texans are 15th in sacks allowed percentage. The Raiders are 14th in sack percentage. They need to raise that percentage.

On the ground, the Raiders have their work cut out for them.

The Raiders are 15th in power percentage and 16th in stuffed percentage. Both numbers are lower than last season. The Texans are fifth in power rank and second in stuffed. They are 32nd in second level and open field yards.

The Texans have their most success running between the tackles and guards. They are sixth to the left side and second to the right. Conveniently, this is where the Raiders have had their most success stopping the run. They are second to the left side and fourth to the right.

Where the Raiders have has the most failure is the the outside of the offenses right. They are last by a large margin here.

Lamarr Houston has to step up his play and seal off that edge, and the OLBs need to not be horrible. Once again, the Texans help out the Raiders here. This is where they have had the least success. They are 26th.

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I think we should rotate lineman not just in and out of the game but along the line....Seymour at DE Houston at DT Henderson at DT Wimbley & Moss at DE (create mismatches, give different looks all game)

"Just Win Baby..." - Coach Al Davis

by Al Davis *Commitment to Excellence* on Oct 7, 2011 3:41 PM PDT reply actions

Damnation, that's not a bad idea.

Where the Raiders have has [sic] the most failure is the the outside of the offenses right. They are last by a large margin here.

Shazzam! Gosh and Golly … With the exception of OZ Raider, has anyone here praised the play of Quentine Groves? Isn’t it time he take a seat or go to the practice squad to make room for an intelligent animal?

S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
"I made a trade for Seymour. ..I thought it was a great trade. Still do. [Al Davis 1/2011]
"I love to win, even against my daughters, I want to win" Hue "Action" Jackson 8/19/11

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 7, 2011 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions

and Houston hasn't played anywhere near the level he did last seaon

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 7, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

but we know he can play

I think it might be sophomore slump for Houston and McClain, But I don’t want to see them go….they just need to show they are improving. If they don’t , um yeah, a word come to mind….

by Toolshed1485 on Oct 7, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I would would bring in Blackstock for Groves anyway. He's more physical and he knows Chuck B's system....

Groves maybe quicker but he only uses his speed to overpursue the play.

"Just Win Baby..." - Coach Al Davis

by Al Davis *Commitment to Excellence* on Oct 7, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Somebody explain this?

How in the hell does Seymour get fined 15,000 for the roughing cal when there was no clear stoppage of play by the officials.

Roger is gonna kill this league!

by samiam2112 on Oct 7, 2011 7:37 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions

OK 7500 ea

The facemask I can kind of understand.

by samiam2112 on Oct 7, 2011 7:41 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions

....huh?

How is a fine for facemask understandable? He clearly wasn’t trying to grab the player by the facemask. It happens a lot when Dlinemen see the ball carrier and just put an arm out there to slow them down when they’re being blocked…

Maybe I saw the play wrong…but definitely not worthy of fines

by MightyRaider on Oct 7, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

The face mask was far more dangerous that the faux tackle

But they never fined the player that tried to rip McFadden’s head off

by samiam2112 on Oct 7, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions

This Commissioner's intoxication with his power knows no bounds. I will celebrate the day he fails and falls

by Sons-of-Blanda on Oct 7, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

This is the first time I have ever hear of a player getting fined for a face mask.

Maybe he has done it before, but either way how the hell does he decide what is a fine worthy facemask?

Slithering along the edge of a straight razor.

by Rich Langford on Oct 7, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Three words

He’s a Raider….

by samiam2112 on Oct 7, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Will be a great day for the players!

Down with Goodell!

by samiam2112 on Oct 7, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

stagnant

Definition of STAGNANT
a : not flowing in a current or stream
b : stale <long disuse had made the air stagnant and foul — Bram Stoker>
c : not advancing or developing

by Toolshed1485 on Oct 7, 2011 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

I need to see more HOUSTON and McCLAIN!!!!

by Toolshed1485 on Oct 7, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Gonna pay more attention to groves this game

cause i dont think he’s playing that badly…have been keeping my eye more on secondary and mcClain tho…

by MightyRaider on Oct 7, 2011 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Sad Reality If We Don't Play A 5-Man Front We Be Gashed By Houston's Run!!!

That “52” Scheme is our only hope in stopping a strong run like Houston’s…The 3 "DT"s plug up the middle and the 2 "DE"s pinch in the ends to keep both the “QB” and the "RB"s in the pocket…Than with 5 coming they be forced to keep either the “TE” or the “RB” is as an extra blocker which takes them out of the game…

This is what we opened up with early on in the “Donkey” game when they were hell bent on running that “Pig” on us and it’s what we need to do this week if we’re going to have any chance of winning this contest…I just can’t see any other hope here!!!

by PantyRaider on Oct 7, 2011 11:00 PM PDT reply actions