Raiders' Week 3 Depth Chart: What Stands Out

Below is the Raiders' most recent depth chart ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Quarterback

1. Kirk Cousins
2. Fernando Mendoza
3. Aidan O'Connell

Analysis: Cousins is hot right now. Let the good times roll.

Running Back

1. Ashton Jeanty
2. Mike Washington
3. Dylan Laube

Analysis: Jeanty is getting healthier. Washington may have a larger role this week against the New Orleans Saints. His style of play was not conducive to their Week 2 matchup against the Chargers.

Fullback

1. Connor Heyward

Analysis: Chess piece.

Wide Receiver

1. Jalen Nailor
2. Malik Benson

Analysis: It will be interesting to see which of these two steps up on Sunday.

Wide Receiver

1. Tre Tucker
2. Jack Bech
3. Dareke Young

Analysis: Tucker, Bech, and the rest of the Raiders' receivers have confirmed they can execute the plan Las Vegas' front office had in mind while building out the roster.

Left Tackle

1. Kolton Miller
2. Charles Grant

Analysis: Miller had several impressive blocks on Sunday. He looks like himself.

Left Guard

1. Spencer Burford
2. Bryce Cabeldue

Analysis: Burford is just the player Las Vegas needed between Miller and Tyler Linderbaum.

Center

1. Tyler Linderbaum

Analysis: Worth every penny so far.

Right Guard

1. Jackson Powers-Johnson
2. Caleb Rogers

Analysis: Powers-Johnson looks like the player everyone, minus Pete Carroll and his coaching staff, thought he could be. Powers-Johnson's growth clearly took some self-reflection. Las Vegas hopes his productive play continues.

Right Tackle

1. DJ Glaze
2. Trey Zuhn

Analysis: Glaze continues to improve now that the rest of the offensive line has.

Tight End

1. Brock Bowers
2. Michael Mayer
3. Ian Thomas

Analysis: Bowers was at practice on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen if he will play on Sunday. Mayer can handle the starting duties until then, with Thomas adding sound blocking and decently dependable hands.

Defensive End

1. Maxx Crosby
2. Malcolm Koonce

Analysis: Las Vegas' defensive line has been on the attack in the first two weeks. After the unit wreaks havoc, Crosby, Koonce, and Paye are generally in the surrounding area, waiting to pounce.

Defensive Tackle

1. Adam Butler
2. Folorunso Fatukasi
3. Thomas Booker

Analysis: The Raiders' interior defensive line is essentially one of equal opportunity. Moving forward, expect to see all three of these players on most Sundays.

Defensive Tackle

1. Tonka Hemingway
2. Jonah Laulu
3. JJ Pegues

Analysis: Hemingway and Laulu will continue to hold down the fort.

Edge

1. Kwity Paye
2. Patrick Johnson

Analysis: Paye and Johnson bookend a deep defensive line for Las Vegas.

Right Inside Linebacker

1. Nakobe Dean
2. Tommy Eichenberg
3. Segun Olubi

Analysis: Dean was responsible for two of the top plays in Las Vegas' win over the Chargers. Dean's presence over the middle of the field has been a game-changer.

Left Inside Linebacker

1. Quay Walker
2. Cody Lindenberg

Analysis: Walker and Dean have quickly helped turn Las Vegas' defense around. If they stay healthy, the Raiders' group of linebackers, as a whole, may be deeper than initially believed.

Left Cornerback

1. Eric Stokes
2. Jermod McCoy
3. Darrell Luter Jr.

Analysis: The Raiders' group of cornerbacks has played well so far behind a revamped pass rush. The group is led by Stokes.

Right Cornerback

1. Darien Porter
2. Hezekiah Masses

Analysis: Porter was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Still, Masses was the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week following a superb game against the Chargers. Masses' two interceptions proved vital in Sunday's win.

Even if Porter returns, it may not make much sense to put a less-than-fully healthy Porter back on the field in a starting role, considering the game Masses just had. Regardless, the Raiders appear to have this position figured out.

Slot Corner

1. Taron Johnson

Analysis: Johnson gives the Raiders a shiftiness and quickness at their slot corner that they have not had in a while.

Free Safety

1. Treydan Stukes
2. Isaiah Pola-Mao

Analysis: Stukes and Pola-Mao will likely both see the field on Sunday and moving forward, depending on Stukes' health. Throughout the rest of his rookie season and next offseason, Stukes must continue transitioning his body to that of a professional football player.

Strong Safety

1. Jeremy Chinn
2. Dalton Johnson

Analysis: Chinn had a solid performance against the Chargers, finishing tied for the fourth-most tackles on the team. Chinn is quietly one of the most valuable players on the Raiders' defense. The front office must begin deciding on its future plans for Chinn.

Chinn is set to hit free agency at the end of the season. Las Vegas' defense is playing lights-out. The more he proves his value, the more the price will go up for his services around the league.

Punter

1. AJ Cole

Analysis: No surprise here. Cole is one of the best in the business.

Kicker

1. Matt Gay

Analysis: Gay has contributed to both of Las Vegas' wins. They hope it continues.

Kick Returner

1. Dylan Laube
2. Dareke Young

Analysis: The Raiders seem set at this position group, but could swap any number of players in.

Punt Returner

1. Malik Benson
2. Dylan Laube

Analysis: Las Vegas hopes Benson can begin making more of an impact. Returning punts is his best opportunity to do so.