Jeremy Chinn’s pick didn’t just snap the Raiders’ streak. It set an example

Safety Jeremy Chinn sealed the Raiders' 38-33 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday with a toe-tapping interception of quarterback Geno Smith, earning a game ball and praise in the film room. The play came moments after Chinn was flagged for unnecessary roughness on a helmet-to-helmet hit that moved the Jets to the Raiders' 35-yard line with 14 seconds remaining. Chinn said he was disappointed by the penalty but credited linebacker Quay Walker for steadying him with a simple reminder: "You're good, Chinn."

Cornerback Eric Stokes, who was targeted repeatedly by Smith, welcomed the challenge. "If you don't embrace that... you try to run from it, that's you not made for the moment," Stokes said. He surrendered a touchdown before halftime but responded with two pass breakups in the red zone that forced field goals. In the fourth quarter, Stokes urged his teammates to stay composed, telling them, "I just need one more drive. We just need one more play. It don't even matter how everything else has been looking."

The veteran leadership is critical for a young secondary. Rookie Darien Porter left the opener with a groin injury and was limited at practice Thursday, potentially thrusting fourth-round pick Jermod McCoy into a significant role against San Francisco and quarterback Brock Purdy. Stokes said the unit's resilience sets an example for younger players: "It don't matter what happened last play... you got to know for a fact this next one's going to be mine."

Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal