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Raiders at Cowboys: Defensive Grades for 2021 Week 12

By Alex Perl

Nov 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 21: Outside linebacker Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 21: Outside linebacker Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Raiders at Cowboys: Defensive Grades for 2021 Week 12

Linebackers

This group was led by Denzel Perryman, who despite being somewhat subpar in coverage this season, is leading the league in tackles. He was solid in this contest and the best among this group.

His linebacking partner, Cory Littleton, continued to disappoint in this one, as he was horrific in coverage and stopping the run, a trend that has become somewhat normal for his career as a Raider. KJ Wright only played 15 snaps in this contest but was somewhat decent in his cameo-like role.

This unit was below average in this contest as Prescott was able to throw at will on this defense, and this was with a few of his top targets missing this matchup. Going forward, the Raiders are going to need more than just Perryman racking up double-digit tackles, as they will be battling against some great offenses in their playoff push.

Grade: D

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