Klint Kubiak stresses need for Raiders to improve running game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak emphasized the team's excessive reliance on the passing game following their fourth consecutive loss. The Raiders rank near the bottom in rushing yards, with only 523 so far this season. Kubiak urged for improvements in the ground game, stating, "We need to take advantage of the run better." Quarterback Kirk Cousins echoed Kubiak's sentiments, suggesting that improved passing on critical downs could help open up the run game. The team's struggles are further highlighted by their poor third-down conversion rate, finishing 3 for 14 against the Rams.
- •Raiders have lost four consecutive games this season.
- •Team ranks 30th in the league with 523 rushing yards.
- •Kubiak calls for a focus on running instead of passing.
- •Cousins believes better passing can benefit the run game.
- •Raiders converted only 3 of 14 third downs against the Rams.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Klint Kubiak says Raiders need to 'quit throwing it so much'
"Klint Kubiak says the Raiders' are throwing the ball too much, but the key to that lies in running the ball better.
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