With so much going on in Las Vegas Raiders-ville, it can be tough to stay up with all of the former members of the Silver and Black - if that's even your thing. But it's always been fun, to me, to keep tabs on how former Raiders are playing, no matter how far removed they are from Oakland or Vegas.
So, as we've done every week (except for last week, when I was on vacation. My apologies!), we have provided a quick synopsis on how every former Raider played in Week 6, unless those players are injured. It's a lengthy list and includes everyone from Khalil Mack to Matt Dickerson.
This past week, it was a trio of Ms who stole the show, with Foster Moreau, Tre'Von Moehrig and Jordan Meredith highlighting the list. Check it out in its entirety below, and use the table of contents for quicker navigation if you'd like.
- The dignitaries
- How could we forget?
- These guys keep finding work?
- Keep plugging along, old friend
- Lest we forget
- Doing the bare minimum
- The DNPs/Injuries
- On a bye
The dignitaries
Davante Adams, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Adams had only three catches for 39 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in an upset loss. He left late in the game with an injury, which turned out to be a ruptured hamstring. Adams will miss the next 6-10 weeks as he recovers, meaning he won't be playing in his return to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
Tyree Wilson, DE, New Orleans Saints
Wilson had a nice showing in Week 4 after being a healthy scratch, but he's failed to maintain that level of play. Sound familiar? He did record four tackles in 24 defensive snaps, but Wilson did not have a single pressure in 14 pass-rush snaps, and his 7.7% win rate in Week 6 was brutally low.
Darren Waller, TE, Carolina Panthers
After weeks of being a reliable target and hauling in touchdowns, Waller had a goose egg in the box score on Sunday. The Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles, but Waller didn't make a catch on either of his targets. Surprisingly, though, he continues to earn high grades for his blocking.
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Meyers had his largest yardage output of the year in London this past weekend, as he caught five passes for 83 yards. He was targeted 10 times, so a 50% catch rate isn't spectacular, and Meyers had an uncharacteristic drop. But he is playing well for a contender.
Khalil Mack, DE, Los Angeles Chargers
Mack did what he could in Week 6 as his lifeless Chargers took on the frontrunner Kansas City Chiefs. The former Raider had four tackles, three of which were solo, and two pressures, one of which was a quarterback hit. He added two stops for another solid showing to raise his trade value.
Daniel Carlson, K, New Orleans Saints
Carlson continues to be a mixed bag for New Orleans. His first field goal was a whiff from 55 yards, but he ended up connecting from 58 and 51, so take what you will from that. Carlson made all four extra points as well, so he ended up with 10 points in the ballgame.
Geno Smith, QB, New York Jets
The Jets actually gave the New England Patriots a run for their money on Sunday, and Smith wasn't necessarily the reason they lost. His 252 yards and a touchdown helped out, but Smith also threw a critical interception in the fourth quarter and was sacked three times for a loss of 25 yards. Classic!
How could we forget?
Divine Deablo, LB, Atlanta Falcons
Deablo played a season-low 25 defensive snaps in Week 6's loss to the Chicago Bears as he left early with an arm injury, but he still managed four tackles and four stops. He also missed a tackle and gave up three catches for 29 yards. Deablo could lose reps anyway to a strong young LB corps in Atlanta.
Tre'Von Moehrig, SAF, Carolina Panthers
Moehrig had a fun day getting after an inexperienced Eagles quarterback in Tanner McKee on blitzes; in addition to his four tackles, he recorded 0.5 sacks and two quarterback hits. Moehrig also shored up the back end in coverage and made a few run stops, so it was a nice showing for him.
Keisean Nixon, CB, Green Bay Packers
Keisean Nixon once again led the Packers in tackles. Why, you ask? Because the Cowboys targeted him 13 times and completed nine of those passes for 55 yards. Dak Prescott had issues throwing at other Green Bay defensive backs, but not Nixon.
Alec Ingold, FB, Los Angeles Chargers
Ingold landed on injured reserve after Week 5, so he did not play this past weekend, and we won't discuss him again until at least Week 9.
Robert Spillane, LB, New England Patriots
Spillane was everywhere for the New England defense, recording five tackles, including one for a loss and a quarterback hit. In typical fashion, though, he missed one tackle and gave up a handful of receptions, as Geno Smith had a 109.7 passer rating when targeting Spillane.
Decamerion Richardson, CB, New Orleans Saints
Richardson has yet to play a defensive snap in New Orleans, but he has been a staple on special teams and has been playing exceptionally well. Last week against the New York Giants, he recorded three tackles, so Richardson is making his presence known.
Jordan Meredith, G, New York Jets
Following another brutal showing last week filling in for another former Raider, Dylan Parham, Meredith had his best game of the season against the Patriots. He only gave up one pressure and helped boost Braelon Allen for 56 yards on 7 carries that came off him at left guard.
Jack Jones, CB, San Francisco 49ers
I don't get why the 49ers still have Jones on the roster. He hasn't played well this year, has only logged 10 defensive snaps in the last two weeks, and isn't a good special-teamer (nor is he utilized there). Jones played seven snaps and three on special teams with nothing notable in Week 6.
Drake Thomas, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Thomas got hurt in Week 5 against San Francisco and did not play this past weekend.
K'Lavon Chaisson, DE, Washington Commanders
Chaisson had a solid showing on Monday Night Football, as he had a crucial punch-out on Christian McCaffrey that changed the momentum, and he pitched in four tackles. It wasn't his best night rushing the passer, but he contributed positively in the narrow loss.
Amik Robertson, CB, Washington Commanders
Robertson had a rough night at the office. Although he made seven tackles against San Francisco, he also gave up five completions for 107 yards, including a 54-yarder to Mike Evans. Brock Purdy had a 118.8 passer rating when targeting Robertson.
Jermaine Eluemunor, OT, New York Giants
Eluemunor did not play in Week 6 due to a calf injury.
These guys keep finding work?
Maliek Collins, DT, Cleveland Browns
Collins seems to be getting better every week at the age of 31. He notched four pressures, including a sack and another quarterback hit, three tackles and two stops against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. After a rough start to the year, Collins seems to have found the fountain of youth.
Trent Brown, OT, Houston Texans
Brown continues to draw weekly flags, but he was a monster on Sunday in the Texans' upset win over the Jaguars in London. He did give up three pressures, but none of them turned into hits or sacks, and Houston had a lot of success running off Brown.
Shelby Harris, DT, New York Giants
Harris played a way bigger role in Week 6 than he had been, as he logged 50 snaps for a 69.4 percent share. His previous highs were 37 and 56.1, respectively. But Harris was up to the task, as he made four tackles and a stop in a solid showing for the Giants.
Eddy Pineiro, K, San Francisco 49ers
Pineiro made his only field goal of the night from 33 yards, but he missed an extra point, which is always rough. He connected on the other two, but still.
Solomon Thomas, DT, Tennessee Titans
Thomas didn't necessarily play poorly, but he notched a season high in snaps and only had one tackle in the whole game.
Keep plugging along, old friend
John Simpson, G, Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore's interior offensive line is a mess anyway, but Simpson is a part of that seemingly unsolvable equation. He gave up three pressures in Week 6 and the Ravens could not run the ball at all to his side.
Foster Moreau, TE, Houston Texans
Moreau didn't have the biggest role in Sunday's contest, but he came out of the game smelling like roses. He caught both of his targets for just seven yards, but both of them went for scores. In a three-point win over a divisional foe, that's a huge contribution from Moreau.
Jerry Tillery, DT, Indianapolis Colts
Tillery is barely clinging to the roster in Indianapolis, as he played only three defensive snaps in Week 6. He logged six on special teams, but that's not enough to keep him around.
Ameer Abdullah, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Abdullah isn't very involved on offense anymore, but he did return four kicks for 118 yards, including one that went for 35 yards. He continues to be a testament to just how important special teams are for skill position players.
Mack Hollins, WR, New England Patriots
Hollins has been on IR for the last two weeks, so we won't hear from him or talk about him until Week 9.
Marcus Epps, SAF, Philadelphia Eagles
Epps returned to action in Week 6, but has lost his defensive role. He played 12 special teams snaps and his only notable moment came when Epps was called for a penalty.
Byron Young, DT, Philadelphia Eagles
Young stepped up to the plate in his season-high 32 snaps, logging five total tackles, three of them being solo. He's not getting after the quarterback particularly well, but Young is starting to grow into a run-stopping role for Philadelphia.
Lest we forget
Stone Forsythe, OT, Carolina Panthers
Forsythe played six unremarkable snaps on offense and four uneventful ones on special teams. That's about as good as it gets for the former Raider.
Doing the bare minimum
John Jenkins, DT, Baltimore Ravens
Jenkins did what Jenkins does: Play 10 or so snaps and make a handful of tackles. He played 14 and recorded one tackle in Week 6.
Austin Hooper, TE, Atlanta Falcons
Hooper played seven offensive snaps and caught one pass for 6 yards. He didn't run block well or do anything else notable.
Trent Sieg, LS, Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys' kicking and punting game was fine on Sunday, so Sieg gets no flack.
Matt Dickerson, DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Dickerson had one tackle in 12 snaps on Sunday. Nothing much.
Ben Brown, C, New England Patriots
Brown played at both guard spots on Sunday and did just fine, giving up two pressures and was fine in the run game.
The DNPs/Injuries
Gardner Minshew (Arizona Cardinals) - DNP
Andrew Billings (Arizona Cardinals) - Healthy scratch
Kenny Pickett (Carolina Panthers) - DNP
Jarrett Stidham (Denver Broncos) - DNP
Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers) - Commissioner Exempt List
- Jacobs is slated to return in Week 7
Jermaine Eluemunor (New York Giants) - Calf
Dylan Parham (New York Jets) - Knee
Drake Thomas (Seattle Seahawks) - Ankle
On a bye
Detroit Lions - Devin White, Rock Ya-Sin
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