These Raiders must step up against the Titans in Week 3

Sep 18, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 14: Defensive end Chandler Jones #55 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after the team’s 26-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

These Raiders must step up against the Titans in Week 3

Chandler Jones

Through two games, newcomer Chandler Jones hasn’t produced like the Raiders wanted, as in 138 snaps Jones has just four pressures and no sacks. Jones has been a non-factor in the first two weeks, and in Week 3, he needs to show why he was one of the best pass rushers in the league and get after Ryan Tannehill, while also slowing down Derrick Henry.

With the Raiders signing Chandler Jones to a three-year deal worth $52.5 million, he has to make more of an impact, as the Raiders as a whole have only one sack this season. The NFL is a passing league, and without pressure, just about any quarterback will pick you apart no matter how good the backend is.

Without Taylor Lewan in the lineup, Jones should have a great opportunity to get back in sync as he missed most of training camp and all of the preseason. Jones could be in for a big week as he works himself back into shape, having a better feel for the scheme, and as time goes by, he should go back to being an impact player.

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