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Las Vegas Raiders-Buffalo Bills FEED topic: How will offensive line respond?

The Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line remains a persistent concern as they prepare for a Week 6 showdown against the Buffalo Bills. The unit has struggled mightily this season, with the team averaging just 3.0 yards per carry and 82.5% of Ashton Jeanty’s rushing yards coming after contact.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins has faced pressure on 41% of his dropbacks in the Raiders’ last two games, underscoring the line’s inability to hold up in both the run and pass game. Head coach Klint Kubiak has publicly acknowledged the issue, stating during Monday’s press conference that improvements are necessary and that the coaching staff will explore adjustments to the starting unit.

With left guard Spencer Burford allowing 18 pressures—more than any other guard in the league—and Jackson Powers-Johnson posting the fifth-worst run-blocking grade among centers, the Raiders’ interior has little room for error. Even veteran anchors Kolton Miller and Tyler Linderbaum, once seen as stabilizing forces, have underperformed, with Miller allowing 12 pressures in the last two weeks and Linderbaum’s overall PFF grade falling short of expectations given his contract status.

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