Who is the Guy?
Cam Ward has already made his mark as the Titans' franchise quarterback. The 2025 No. 1 overall picks has not only given the team an ultra-talented gunslinger to build around, but his "alpha-dawg" personality has helped the Titans rediscover the edginess that synonymous with the rugged brand of football they prefer.
Know His Name
Jeffery Simmons is a disruptive force in the middle of the Titans' defensive front. He commands a double team at all times or the perennial Pro Bowl selectee will single-handedly take over the game. The Raiders must neutralize him to have any chance of moving the ball on the ground or through the air.
Don't Sleep On…
Calvin Ridley is a crafty playmaker on the perimeter with the speed, skill and polish to dominate as a WR1. Although the Titans' passing game hasn't consistently clicked to this point, the former Pro Bowler is a dangerous pass catcher with big play potential.
Under Pressure
Brian Callahan is sitting on the hot seat amid the Titans' struggles since his arrival. The embattled head coach is coaching for his job and the mounting pressure could prompt him to take more risks to spark his squad and steal a win on the road.
Matchup to watch
Titans' defensive front vs. Ashton Jeanty
Given Pete Carroll's run-first mandate, the Titans' ability to contain Jeanty could decide the game. With Simmons and Co. intent of limiting the impact of the Raiders' RB1 with seven and eight-man boxes, Chip Kelly must have a plan to deal with the extra bodies while remaining committed to a ground and pound approach.
Offensive Scheme
The Titans are spinning the wheel trying to find a series of plays that can unlock the talents of the top playmakers. Though Callahan is well versed in the Sean McVay-Kyle Shanahan system, he has put his on spin on the scheme as he puts the offense on the shoulders of a rookie quarterback with outstanding arm talent.
Defensive Scheme
Dennard Wilson is an old school coach with a blitz-heavy approach that will test the quarterback's confidence, courage and composure. He will dial up a host of exotic blitzes and simulated pressures to keep Geno Smith guessing at the line. With a hard-playing group of defenders at his disposal, the Raiders must match the Titans' energy, physicality and aggressiveness to earn a win this week.
Head inside Intermountain Health Performance Center to view the best photos from the Silver and Black's Friday practice.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67) walks out to the field for practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) walks out to the field for practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center/guard Jordan Meredith (61) walks out to the field for practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) walks out to the field for practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant defensive line coach Kenyon Jackson in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) walks out to the field for practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders strength and conditioning assistant Deuce Gruden, defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92), linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) and nutrition assistant Tevin Duncan in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Atonio Mafi (56) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center/guard Jordan Meredith (61) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Alex Cappa (65) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamin Davis (48) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
A hat on the field during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and Head Coach Pete Carroll during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jahfari Harvey (91) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (22) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett (15) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Leki Fotu (95) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
