Silver And Black Pride
The Raiders wrapped up the 2025 season at 3-12 and will enter 2026 with a brand new coaching staff and likely a brand new quarterback. Despite finishing at a horrific record, tied for the worst in the NFL, and earning the first overall selection it’s time to take a look at the Las Vegas Raiders 2026 team awards:
MVP: EDGE Maxx Crosby
Crosby played 15 games, posting 53 pressures, 10 sacks, 20 QB Hits, 28 TFL, 6 PBU, 2 FF, and an interception while being named to the Pro Bowl. Crosby has been instrumental in the Raiders defensive performances consistently logging production, effort, and notable game wrecking plays vs the run including this season with opposing teams only rushing to his side of the field on just 8.7% of plays. Prior to his injury, Crosby was on pace to be one of just four players in NFL history to record 30+ TFL and 10+ sacks in a single season. Reports surround the Raiders and Maxx Crosby’s future this off-season and while the Raiders would be smart to potentially capitalize on the value Crosby can bring to help cement a rebuilding team, they should also look into keeping the face of the franchise and defensive anchor.
OPOY: TE Brock Bowers
Bowers, like Crosby, is the face of the Raiders franchise on offense and possibly the face of the franchise overall going forward. He played in just 12 games this season with a knee injury where he posted 64 receptions, 680 yards, and a team leading seven touchdowns. Additionally, Bowers went 14/22 on contested catches ranking 4th among TE in opportunities and 7th in success rate. Bowers also hauled in 296 of his 680 yards after the catch while forcing 11 forced missed tackles (6th among TE) and having an average depth of target the highest of all NFL TE at 7.9 yards. Bowers has planted himself as an elite receiving tight end hauling in 176 receptions, 1874 yards, and 12 touchdowns in two seasons with an impressive 34 contested catches on just 52 opportunities in two seasons. The Raiders will be smart to build around Bowers in 2026 and possible quarterback Fernando Mendoza will likely favor Bowers heavily.
DPOY: EDGE Maxx Crosby
For what would be the 4th season in a row most likely, Crosby would win the Raiders defensive player of the year award. As stated above, he’s posted double digit sacks in three of the last four seasons, 20+ TFL in three of the four seasons, and over 25 quarterback hits as well. Crosby has been an elite player for the Raiders, becoming more consistent and dominant as a run defender while still providing a good boost as a pass rusher as well. The now 5x Pro Bowler and 2x All-Pro has the ability to continue anchoring the Raiders defense or help them build their offense and defense for a possible super bowl run.
OROY: RB Ashton Jeanty
After selecting Jeanty 6th overall, Jeanty recorded 266 attempts for 975...
