Raiders aim for better starts under new coach Klint Kubiak in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders, led by new head coach Klint Kubiak, seek to improve their performance in 2026, particularly by starting games more effectively. In 2025, the team fell behind early, totaling a minus-43 point differential in the first quarter across all games, marking one of the worst rates in the NFL. Kubiak previously oversaw the Seattle Seahawks, who led the league with a plus-55 points in the first quarter last season. Improving fast starts will be crucial for the Raiders as they build towards a more competitive season.
- •Raiders posted a minus-43 point differential in first quarters in 2025.
- •Klint Kubiak is focused on improving team starts this season.
- •Seattle Seahawks were plus-55 in first quarters under Kubiak last year.
- •Improving first-quarter performance is a priority for all three team phases.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders need to start faster in 2026
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