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We’ve reached the bye week, and the Raiders are currently sitting at 3-2. They’re coming off their best win in a long time as Las Vegas looks to continue to build momentum towards reaching the playoffs.
Though we’re only five weeks into the season, what grade would you give Las Vegas so far?
Offense
The offense has performed a lot better than expected. They’re averaging 399.4 yards per game, the seventh best in the NFL. Derek Carr has been fantastic. He’s completing 73% of his passes for just under 1,500 yards with 11 touchdowns and only one interception.
On the rushing side of things, Josh Jacobs has 377 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Darren Waller leads all pass-catchers with 34 catches, 295 yards and had two touchdowns.
Poll
What grade would you give the offense?
This poll is closed
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50%
A
(1350 votes) -
47%
B
(1259 votes) -
1%
C
(39 votes) -
0%
D
(0 votes) -
0%
F
(5 votes)
Defense
Defensively, things have been a little more difficult for the Raiders. They’re allowing just under 394 yards per game. Only eight teams are allowing more. The 30.4 points per game they are allowing is the sixth worst.
Poll
What grade would you give the defense?
This poll is closed
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0%
A
(14 votes) -
3%
B
(85 votes) -
39%
C
(1035 votes) -
50%
D
(1326 votes) -
6%
F
(160 votes)
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