Raiders Week 2 slip shakes early optimism after a Week 1 win over New England, as a tougher Chargers defense exposes offensive hiccups and decision-making. Pete Carroll stresses a versatile, healthy tight end group led by Mayer, with Ian Thomas and Brock Bowers ready to fill multiple roles. The piece frames the upcoming division test—harsh, championship-grade preparation—as the standard, with every practice treated like Friday prep and key players under scrutiny for fantasy relevance.