Scouting Report: Raiders Defense Struggling Everywhere

As we have been for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. Like last year, Dan Vasko and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Dan on the players.

Today, we’re here to check out the Oakland Raiders.

Alex’s Scheme Report

Raiders Run Defense

I usually focus on the challenges and strengths of the opposition but yeah, it’s been tough to find them in lowly Oakland. The run defense, however, hasn’t been awful. Consider it more average. They’re allowing 4.4 YPC, 15th in the league, and could be worse in terms of the big plays allowed on the ground. Tied for the 11th…