The Las Vegas Raiders, for all of their struggles during the 2025 NFL season, have actually been solid against the run. Outside of them allowing 201 yards on the ground in Week 3 against the Washington Commanders, the team has held its opponents to 100 yards or less in the other four games.
They hadn't exactly played any worldbeaters yet, but they had shut down some pretty solid backs. Facing Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 was going to be their biggest test yet, as the young star is among the best in the NFL.