{"id":1010876,"date":"2026-09-26T02:15:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T02:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1010876\/"},"modified":"2026-09-26T02:15:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T02:15:16","slug":"klint-kubiak-calls-superdome-whole-new-ballgame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1010876\/","title":{"rendered":"Klint Kubiak calls Superdome ‘whole new ballgame’"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the more impressive teams <\/a>through the first two weeks of the season, the New Orleans Saints have been just as impressive \u2014 which could allude to a potential problem for the Raiders.<\/p>\n

The noise of the Caesars Superdome<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After the Raiders concluded their final practice for the week, before they travel to New Orleans<\/a>, Kubiak talked about the struggles of playing in the Superdome as an opponent on the road.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak makes an eye-popping observation ahead of Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints. AP Photo\/Katie Chin<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can prep them as much as you want, but once you get there to an environment like that, it\u2019s a whole new ballgame,\u201d Kubiak said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great environment to play.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both the Raiders and Saints have a lot more to smile about these days than they have in the past four seasons.<\/p>\n

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The Raiders are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2021. The Saints are coming off an impressive 24-17 victory against the Baltimore Ravens. As well as a near-overtime victory against the Detroit Lions in Week 1.<\/p>\n

A large part of the Saints\u2019 success is owed to second-year head coach Kellen Moore and quarterback Tyler Shough<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shough has thrown for 662 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions in the early stages of the season.<\/p>\n

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With the team playing better, Kubiak said he anticipates the Saints fan base to bring a tough challenge on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what makes the NFL so fun is environments like this,\u201d Kubiak said.<\/p>\n

For the Raiders, they\u2019ve also been sustaining early success in the season for similar reasons as the Saints.<\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum is preparing to snap the ball against the Miami Dolphins. Getty Images<\/p>\n

Raiders unleash Ashton Jeanty in Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Kubiak, who is a first-time head coach in the NFL, has crafted a new dynamic style of play calling that is paying off for the team.<\/p>\n

Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins is off to a hot start<\/a>, completing 67.8% of his passes for 413 yards, with six touchdowns and three interceptions.<\/p>\n

The Raiders\u2019 offseason investment in their offensive line has been paying off, as coveted free agent center Tyler Linderbaum<\/a> and Spencer Burford have improved the front lines.<\/p>\n

Second-year running back Ashton Jeanty has finally been unleashed as well,<\/a> having 150 yards rushing while also being dynamic in the passing game with 10 receptions for 60 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n

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