The Raiders’ secondary faces a tougher test Sunday at New Orleans: Chris Olave has 76 catches for 962 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games since Tyler Shough became the Saints’ starter. Las Vegas ranks 11th in the NFL with 368 passing yards allowed through two games.
New Orleans is 1-1, with its only loss a one-point overtime defeat to Detroit. The preview highlights Shough and Olave’s deep passing connection over the past two weeks as a threat to opposing secondaries. Olave also splits his time between outside receiver and the slot.
Rookie free safety Treydan Stukes is in concussion protocol, while corner Darien Porter missed the Chargers game with a foot injury and was limited in the Raiders’ first practice of the week. Rookie corner Hezekiah Masses could start after a two-interception performance that earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week; it would be his second career start. The preview says veterans Eric Stokes and Taron Johnson have not been particularly reliable in coverage early this season. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. PST on CBS.
