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Raiders' Positional Grades: Unpacking Week 4 Loss
5 Oct
Summary
- Quarterback Kirk Cousins received an 'A' grade with two touchdowns and one interception.
- Tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer were top pass-catchers, earning an 'A+'.
- Kick return fumbles led to opponent touchdowns twice in a row, costing the Raiders.
Following their Week 4 loss to the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, the Las Vegas Raiders' positional units received their performance grades. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was a standout, earning an 'A' with two touchdown passes and only one interception, indicating stability under center.
The tight end position, featuring Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, was a bright spot, achieving an 'A+' for their contributions as the team's top pass-catchers. Despite missing key players, the wide receiver group and offensive line showed resilience, earning 'B' and 'B-' respectively, though struggles persisted in the ground game.
The defense showcased moments of strength, with the defensive line and linebackers earning 'B-' and 'B' grades, respectively. However, the secondary, particularly cornerbacks and safeties, received 'C' and 'B' grades, highlighting areas for improvement. Special teams faced significant issues, with kick returner grades of 'C' reflecting back-to-back fumbles that resulted in opponent touchdowns, ultimately proving costly.
