Greg Knapp still prefers the zone blocking run scheme as offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders, but called more one-back power running successfully last Sunday against the Falcons.

“We did some more one-back power and we emphasized, instead of wide zone, we did some tight zone as change ups,” Knapp said Thursday. “But it was still a pretty good mix in (32) rushes. It was a pretty good mix of both.

“Keep in mind too, this is really the first game we’ve really had a chance to keep the run game going throughout the four quarters so it gave us a lot more opportunities to use the whole run game package. That helped keep the defense honest.”

Knapp and Dennis Allen feel the zone blocking scheme is the best in football and is worth the growing pains.

“What you saw on Sunday is we did a better job of having consistent runs with less negative runs,” Knapp said. “It was good to see with both not only Darren (McFadden), but Goody (Mike Goodson) to share the wealth a little in the run game. I was pleased with (Stefen) Wisniewski’s performance and certainly, with him and Willie (Smith), getting more reps in our offense, you’re hoping to get that kind of continuity and that progression and success. That’s worked out well the last couple weeks.”