The Raiders beat the Browns on Sunday, but not until defensive end Charles Snowden sacked Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson in the game’s final seconds. But another Las Vegas EDGE player earned the top spot on Pro Football Focus’ weekly list of highest-graded Raiders.
It’s former first-round pick Tyree Wilson. He finished with an 82.7 grade to pace the silver and black.
The highest-graded Raiders in Week 4 vs the Browns:
🥇 Tyree Wilson – 82.7
🥈 Christian Wilkins – 78.6
🥉 Isaiah Pola-Mao – 78.2
🏅 Harrison Bryant – 75.7
🏅 Jakobi Meyers – 73.3 pic.twitter.com/8X92qcJ7dL— PFF Las Vegas Raiders (@PFF_Raiders) September 30, 2024
Wilson didn’t make a large impact on Sunday with conventional statistics. He had one tackle and two QB hits. But it was easy to see that he provided pressure on passing downs early in the game. Plus, he played over 70 percent of the snaps on defense, so this grade is no fluke. If Wilson, the former first-round draft pick, can build off this performance, it could be huge for the Raiders.
Two more defenders made the list. Defensive lineman Christian Wilkins had his best game as a Raider and earned a 78.6 grade. Safety Isaiah Pola-Mao entered the starting lineup in place of injured S Marcus Epps and was an immediate impact player, earning a grade just below Wilkins’ at 78.2.
Two players on offense closed the list out, and they both stepped up for injured teammates as well. Tight end Harrison Bryant subbed in for TE Michael Mayer, who was ruled out on Sunday for personal reasons. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers stepped up in the absence of injured star WR Davante Adams.
But no question, Wilson’s performance is the headline here. He’s underperformed in his short career, but he’s been dealing with injuries since the NFL Draft process. If he can provide a boost on the edge to help superstar DE Maxx Crosby when he returns from his ankle injury, the Raiders defense could take a massive leap forward.
