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Raiders MVP: TE Michael Mayer Mayer had 9 receptions for 89 yards in a game that was not full of highlights for the Raiders. Raiders Offensive MVP: Michael Mayer He played well in Bowers' absence. Raiders Defensive MVP: LB Devin White White has received this award before but he does make an impact in the game with his tackling ability. Raiders Breakout Player: DT Tonka Hemingway This rookie had a sack which is a showing that he is capable of getting to the passer. Raiders Reg

Raiders MVP: Ashton Jeanty In this game, Jeanty was roaming instead of running into his own players, quite frankly. There was more opportunity for open lanes and just more space. Jeanty capitalized on it and had his best game of the season. It was against the best defense in the league which is a big positive. His last TD run was monumental as it cut the game down to one score. Raiders Offensive MVP: Ashton Jeanty He exemplified what a young stud RB in his rookie year can loo

This week against the PHI Eagles, the Raiders had a disaster of a game. They lost 31-0. Raiders MVP: Maxx Crosby He expended a lot of energy and helped lead the defense as he normally does. Raiders Offensive MVP: Brock Bowers He had six catches for 28 yards and did some good things upfront. Raiders Defensive MVP: Maxx Crosby He had 4 tackles and a sack. Raiders Breakout Player: LB Tommy Eichenberg He played well enough with 3 tackles and a critical stop. Raiders Regressing Pl

Raiders MVP: LB Devin White As I have highlighted in previous games, this time White provided a steady presence in the middle of the field. It really helped the Raiders defense. He left the game with 19 total tackles. Raiders Offensive MVP: QB Kenny Pickett I am going to mention backup QB Kenny Pickett because he did way better than what Geno Smith did in much more time. His TD pass late in the game to Shedrick Jackson was not really a game-changer with so little time left bu

Raiders MVP: Brock Bowers When Bowers is playing, he provides a safety net for any QB. He had the Raiders only 2 TDs. Without a surging offense, it has forced a dip in production in addition to his injuries, yet he is still a phenomenal player and will grow exponentially in future years. Raiders Offensive MVP: Brock Bowers Not a surprise that Bowers collects this award as well because the offense flows and executes much better when he is healthy. The second of his touchdowns

This was a much more difficult game than we had scripted because the offense of the Raiders was again very inadequate.

Raiders MVP: LB Devin White

This week against the Denver Broncos, on a Thursday night special, it turned out to be a defensive matchup between two division rivals.

The biggest contributor to the Raiders this week was TE Brock Bowers, who finished with 12 catches and 127 yards. He also caught 3 TD passes from Geno Smith. He has electrified the Raiders offense when completely healthy, and is showing his unbelievable playmaking ability.

In the latest game against the KC Chiefs, there was not sufficient contributions from the Raiders across the lineup.

Week 6: TEN Titans

Week 5: IND Colts

Raiders MVP: RB Ashton Jeanty

Raiders MVP vs. Commanders