


ASK THE REPORTER BRAD BIGGS
It has been bad. The most consistent issue has been an abundance of cutback lanes, alleys the Raiders’ Josh Jacobs and the Saints’ Latavius Murray took full advantage of. That usually comes down to gap discipline. The front seven hasn’t played well, and the run defense that was No. 1 in the NFL a year ago currently ranks 12th, allowing 94.3 yards per game.