PFF Recap: Grading the Oakland Raiders in Week 6
By Austin Gayle
Amari Cooper Hits His Stride
Raiders second-year receiver Amari Cooper got the best of fellow 2015 first-round pick Marcus Peters in their third face-off in two years, as Cooper hauled in a career-high 10 receptions for 129 yards.
Due to a combination of Carr’s inconsistent play and the Chiefs’ efforts to limit him in the second half, Cooper had just one reception after the first two quarters of play. However, the sophomore phenom maintained a high level of play despite the drop in targets.
PFF’s Kiernan Hogan highlighted that Cooper looked ‘unguardable’ en-route to his 88.0 overall grade, Oakland’s top offensive grade on the day.
"“The Alabama product had a slow start to the 2016 season, but has 16 catches for 267 yards in the past two weeks, and has just two drops through the first six weeks of the season after dropping a league-worst 18 passes last year,” via Hogan."
In addition working through his drop problem, Cooper responded to the criticism surrounding his ability to catch passes on the sideline, as he effectively dragged his toes along the sideline on a 24-yard reception on 3rd and seven early in the contest.
Though the Raiders’ offense obviously sputtered against Kansas City, Cooper’s consistency in recent weeks will play a pivotal role in the Raiders’ ability to respond on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7.