Winning football games is fun, but the cherry on top is watching the tape and reliving your team’s best moments on the way to victory.
After 10 straight weeks of reviewing a loss, the Raiders can enjoy a winning effort after defeating the Jaguars on Sunday. Their top performer according to Pro Football Focus was tight end Brock Bowers. He earned a solid 81.5 score as he amassed 11 receptions and 99 receiving yards; Bowers surpassed 100 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards on the season.
The highest-graded Raiders in Week 16 vs the Jaguars:
Brock Bowers – 81.5
Kolton Miller – 79.0
Robert Spillane – 78.5
DJ Glaze – 77.7
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— PFF Las Vegas Raiders (@PFF_Raiders) December 23, 2024
Two other members of the Raiders offense join Bowers on PFF’s grading list. Offensive tackles Kolton Miller and DJ Glaze each made the cut. Miller is a veteran in his prime and Glaze is a rookie, and that’s a great sign for general manager Tom Telesco. The Raiders roster has issues, but at least his offensive tackle situation seems handled. Not every team can say as much.
The Raider’s starting linebackers continue to shine, as Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo also graded highly. Telesco will have to decide whether to sign these players to long-term contracts this offseason. They’ve provided solid defense in the middle of the field, which has long been an area of concern for the Raiders.
But those are decisions for another day. For now, these players can finally enjoy a winning effort after months of reliving one agonizing defeat after another as they study the tape.