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Kubiak backs Raiders defensive coordinator after six straight games allowing 30 points
The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, giving up 38 points.
The defense has allowed at least 30 points in six straight games.
Coach Klint Kubiak said he does not expect changes to the defense and backed coordinator Rob Leonard.
The Raiders started the season 3-0 while allowing 18 points per game, but since Week 4 they have been last in points allowed.
Kubiak said he has seen the defense work, but not for all four quarters, and wants the unit to play consistently.
He said the team brought in its staff and players to do the job and develop over the long term.
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said he does not anticipate changes to the defense after six straight games allowing at least 30 points.
Kubiak backed defensive coordinator Rob Leonard and the rest of the defensive staff.
The Raiders gave up 38 points in a Sunday loss to the 49ers.
Las Vegas has lost five of its past six games.
The defense ranked eighth in points allowed during the team’s 3-0 start, but has ranked last in that category since Week 4.
- Who
- Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. The Raiders defense has allowed at least 30 points in six straight games.
- What
- Kubiak said he does not anticipate changes to the defense and expressed confidence in Leonard and the defensive staff.
- When
- Kubiak made the comments Monday after the Raiders’ Sunday loss to the 49ers.
- Where
- Las Vegas. The Raiders played the 49ers on Sunday.
- Why
- Kubiak said he believes the people brought in can do the job and develop players over the long haul.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Raiders ranked eighth in points allowed, giving up 18 points per game.
Las Vegas ranked last in points allowed, rushing yards allowed and defensive efficiency.
The Raiders allowed 38 points in a loss to the 49ers, extending their streak of games allowing at least 30 points to six.
Kubiak said he did not anticipate changes to the defense and backed Leonard and the defensive staff.
- Points allowed streak
- Six consecutive games of at least 30 points
- Sunday’s loss
- 38 points allowed against the 49ers
- Recent record
- Five losses in the past six games
- 3-0 start
- Eighth in points allowed at 18 points per game
- Since Week 4
- Last in points allowed at 35.7 points per game
What people are saying
Stand behind, Rob. Stand behind our defensive staff. Stand behind our players.
I have seen it work. Just not for four quarters.