Takeaways from NFL preseason Week 2: Is the Raiders' young secondary ready for primetime?
Week 2 of the NFL preseason is underway, and our NFL Nation reporters are tackling the biggest looming roster questions coming off each game.
The NFL preseason is heating up, and teams are starting to get a glimpse of what their rosters might look like come September. For the Raiders, one of the biggest questions is whether their young secondary is ready to take on the likes of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. With several key players still sidelined with injuries, the Raiders' young defensive backs are getting valuable reps and learning on the fly.
The Raiders' secondary, led by cornerbacks Amik Robertson and Nate Hobbs, has shown flashes of brilliance, but also some growing pains. As they face stiffer competition in the coming weeks, they'll need to prove they can hang with the likes of Tyreek Hill and Justin Herbert. If they can, the Raiders might just have a chance to make some noise in the AFC West. But if they're not up to snuff, it could be a long season in Las Vegas.
What's next to watch is how the Raiders' secondary performs against the 49ers in Week 3 of the preseason. With starters expected to play more, we'll get a better sense of whether this group is ready for primetime. If they can shut down the 49ers' offense, it could be a sign that they're turning the corner. But if they struggle, the Raiders might need to look to the waiver wire or free agency for some veteran help. Either way, it's shaping up to be an exciting few weeks in the NFL.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.