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Comparing the Oakland Raiders offense to the AFC West at each position

By Nick Ellis

CARSON, CA - OCTOBER 07: Brandon Parker #75, and Rodney Hudson #61 block for Jalen Richard #30 of the Oakland Raiders as he lunges forward on a running play as Justin Jones #91 of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the second half of a game at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - OCTOBER 07: Brandon Parker #75, and Rodney Hudson #61 block for Jalen Richard #30 of the Oakland Raiders as he lunges forward on a running play as Justin Jones #91 of the Los Angeles Chargers defends during the second half of a game at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 10: Kolton Miller #77 of the Oakland Raiders blocks Chad Meredith #59 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of their NFL preseason football game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 10: Kolton Miller #77 of the Oakland Raiders blocks Chad Meredith #59 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of their NFL preseason football game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on August 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line

The Chiefs come in first at the offensive line group, as they only allowed 26 sacks last season. The line is led by tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. The Chiefs also always have a great running game, which can be credited to the line, as well.

The Broncos allowed just 34 sacks last season, and the line opened up holes for rookie back Phillip Lindsay to rush for over 1,000 yards. The line added Dalton Risner to an already talented group, as they have the ability to be a top ten line in the league this year.

The Raiders edge out the Chargers for the top spot, as they added some pieces and should be healthier coming into 2019. The team added Trent Brown and Richie Incognito to the team, but the success of this line will revolve around if Kolton Miller can step it up at left tackle, and protect Derek Carr’s blind side.

This may be the only hole in the Chargers roster, if you even want to call it that. The Chargers did not give up many sacks last season but they did allow pressures on over 30% of Philip River’s drop backs.

Raiders Rank: No. 1

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