Raiders' Offense Teeters on the Brink After Trading Key Receiver Jakobi Meyers

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The Las Vegas Raiders' decision to trade wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars for two draft picks has left their offense reeling. The team's already struggling offense, which ranked poorly even with Meyers on the field, is now facing an even greater challenge without him. In their 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday, the Raiders' offense was unable to move the ball effectively, largely due to the attention focused on tight end Brock Bowers. The Broncos made sure to double-team Bowers, limiting him to just three targets and one catch for 31 yards. The Raiders' offense has been plagued by a lack of depth, with a seven-drive stretch in Denver where they failed to pick up a first down - the longest in the NFL this season. Quarterback Geno Smith acknowledged that teams will continue to double-team Bowers, but emphasized the need to find ways to get him the ball. The Raiders' defense, meanwhile, held the Broncos to just 220 yards and 10 first downs, numbers that would typically result in a victory. However, the offense's inability to capitalize on the defense's efforts led to a disappointing loss. The team will have a mini bye before hosting the Dallas Cowboys on November 17, but the challenge ahead will be significant. The Raiders will need to find ways to get Bowers more involved in the offense and to develop their other receivers if they hope to turn things around. In related news, the Raiders announced on Friday that special teams coordinator Tom McMahon had been dismissed, following a string of struggles from kicker Daniel Carlson. The team will also be without several key players, including left tackle Kolton Miller, who is on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain.