Aug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) prepare to enter the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

3 Raiders Named to PFF Team of the Week

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Tyler Bischoff | Last updated Sep 15, 2026 12:22 PM ET

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The Raiders season got off to a hot start with a 27-13 win over the Dolphins thanks to a few dominant performances.

Pro Football Focus named their team of the week, which included three Raiders. From an excellent offensive line performance to a relentless pass rush, the Raiders were excellent against the Dolphins.

Here are the Raiders that made the biggest impact.

Kolton Miller

The offensive line showed improvement, as Ashton Jeanty ran for over 100 yards and Kirk Cousins wasn’t sacked once on Sunday. One of the biggest reasons behind the Raiders’ better offensive line play is the return of Kolton Miller.

Miller played just four games last season due to an ankle injury. One game into the 2026 season and he is performing like the best left tackle in the NFL. Miller received PFF’s highest grade of any left tackle in Week 1.

Maxx Crosby

The Raiders may be keeping their best defensive player on a snap count, but that didn’t slow down his dominance. Crosby had eight pressures and 1.5 sacks against Miami.

Crosby played in his first game since his offseason knee surgery, as he was held out of all three preseason games. He looked to be the same dominant edge rusher the Raiders are used to seeing.

Jeremy Chinn

The highest-graded Raider was a bit of a surprise, as Jeremy Chinn was also named to PFF’s team of the week. Chinn played 40 snaps of pass coverage and was only targeted one time on Sunday. He also helped in the run game, adding three run stops.

Chinn was only the 39th best safety in the NFL last season, according to PFF grades. His 2026 campaign is off to a great start.

The Bottom of the Barrel

Even with the win, the Raiders did have disappointing performances in Week 1.

Eric Stokes was targeted a team-high six times and allowed four catches for 58 yards. He ended up with the lowest grade among the Raiders’ defensive players. Stokes should be the Raiders’ best cornerback, but struggled in his season debut.

Kirk Cousins struggled to push the ball downfield, resulting in the second-lowest offensive grade. (Wide receiver Dareke Young had a worse grade but played 10 snaps.) Cousins had the fifth-worst grade of any quarterback in Week 1.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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