Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Football Team: Offensive Grades for Week 13

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Defensive end Maxx Crosby #98, free safety Trevon Moehrig #25, defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson #77 and outside linebacker K.J. Wright #34 of the Las Vegas Raiders walk off the field following the team's 17-15 loss to the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium on December 5, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Defensive end Maxx Crosby #98, free safety Trevon Moehrig #25, defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson #77 and outside linebacker K.J. Wright #34 of the Las Vegas Raiders walk off the field following the team's 17-15 loss to the Washington Football Team at Allegiant Stadium on December 5, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Dec 5, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is deflected by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward (29) and intercepted by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is deflected by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward (29) and intercepted by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Raiders vs Washington Football Team: Offensive Grades for Week 13

Cornerbacks

The Raiders cornerbacks in this game did a pretty good job in stopping the Football Team’s wide receivers in Sunday’s game.  Their receivers combined a total of 10 receptions and 71 receiving yards and limited a very talented Terry Mclaurin. Raiders 2021 fifth-round pick, and a top rookie corner in the league, Nate Hobbs, got his first career interception off a deflection that should’ve been a pick by veteran Casey Hayward.

Brandon Facyson was once again solid after a few struggles along the way in replacing both injured starter Trayvon Mullen, who should be returning this week against the Chiefs, and backup Damon Arnette, who was released a week after Henry Ruggs.

Honestly, I believe the Raiders cornerbacks are the most improved part of the team and that includes a much improved defensive line.  I can’t wait to see how well they can play once Mullen comes back after being placed on the injured reserve after the Raiders Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Grade: A