that would be the middle linebacker, nick roche, got a sack party, first of the year. charles will miss the pickup here on the blitz, goes out in coverage. roche comes in for a sack. 12 different raiders now have recorded a sack this year. the team total is 16. 25 of all of last year. but nick roche embodies the raider defense this year, jim. they are playing smart and playing very well. >> they are. nick is one of the leaders on defense, helping that team put pressure on the quarterback, stuffing the run, very difficult defense to run against. they are playing much better under jason tarver. 12 different people have recorded a sack now for the raiders this year. and that's jason tarver at his best. >> we're going to activate jason tarver this week ourselves, on the silver and black a little later. as the raider defensive coordinator, also has a bum knee, having surgery during the bye week. the football team ravaged by injuries, our third headline this week. raiders welcome the bye. every team says it. the bye is coming at the right time. for this football team, jim, es