Silver And Black Pride
Let’s take a look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft class fared in a 30-29 overtime home loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and look ahead to Thursday night’s game at the Denver Broncos:
Brock Bowers:
He’s back, baby. The superstar tight end came back in Week 9 after missing three games with a knee injury that hampered him since Week 1. Bowers was the best player on the field. He had 12 catches for 127 yards and became the first Raiders’ tight end since the great Todd Christensen in 1983 to catch three touchdown passes. The Raiders are a different offense with Bowers in it. He must be given the chance to take over at Denver against an excellent defense.
Jackson Powers-Johnson:
The second-round pick bounced back with a solid performance at right guard. He graded well as a pass blocker. In Week 7, he was benched in favor of Alex Cappa in the fourth quarter after struggling against the Chiefs. Let’s see Powers-Johnson, who has had an up-and-down season, can continue his upward play.
D.J. Glaze:
The third-round pick had a solid game at right tackle.
Decamarion Richardson:
The fourth-round pick hasn’t played on defense yet this season. He did play nine plays on special teams.
Tommy Eichenberg:
The fifth-round pick from Ohio State has played four snaps at linebacker and has now played 30 defensive snaps in three games this season. He also played 21 snaps on special teams.
Dylan Laube:
The sixth-round pick didn’t play any snaps on offense for the fifth time this season. He returned on kick for 30 yards.
Jonah Laulu:
Laulu, claimed last year off waivers from Indianapolis, played 78 percent of the snaps (the second most of the season) and have four tackles. Another solid performance.
