# Raiders' Position Groups Graded After Loss

> Las Vegas Raiders lose three straight games, with grades for each position group.
- Title: Raiders' Position Groups Graded After Loss | Shortify
- Summary: Las Vegas Raiders lose three straight games, with grades for each position group. Las Vegas Raiders lost three straight games after a 3-2 record against top…
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- Source: Las Vegas Raiders On SI — https://si.com/nfl/raiders/onsi/las-vegas-grading-every-position-group-following-loss-bills
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:00:04+00:00
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- Topics: las vegas raiders, buffalo bills, kirk cousins, ashton jeanty, jalen nailor, raiders defense, nfl, quarterback, running back, wide receiver, offensive line, tight end
## Raiders' Three-Game Losing Streak
Las Vegas Raiders lost three straight games, including a home loss to the Buffalo Bills.
## Raiders' Record Against Top Teams
The three teams the Raiders have lost to have a combined record of 14-3 after Week 5.
## Raiders' Record Against Weaker Teams
The three teams the Raiders have beaten have a combined record of 2-15.
## Quarterback Grade
Kirk Cousins is the best quarterback Las Vegas has had in years, but the defense intercepted his pass.

> The Bills' defense intercepted Kirk Cousins' pass that was essentially thrown into double coverage.
## Offense Struggles
Las Vegas' offense continues to stall out for long stretches, especially in the third quarter.
## Quarterback Grade
Grade: B for quarterback position group.

> Grade: B
## Running Back Grade
The Raiders must keep mixing up run calls, concepts, and designs for Ashton Jeanty to make more impact.
## Running Back Grade
Grade: C for running back position group.

> Grade: C
## Fullback Grade
Connor Heyward played well for the Raiders' fullback position group.
## Fullback Grade
Grade: A for fullback position group.

> Grade: A
## Wide Receiver Grade
The unit looked better with Jalen Nailor on the field for the Raiders' wide receiver group.
## Wide Receiver Grade
Grade: B for wide receiver position group.

> Grade: B
## Offensive Line Grade
Las Vegas' pass blocking was solid, but running lanes are not there for the offensive line.
## Offensive Line Grade
Grade: B for offensive line position group.

> Grade: B
## Tight End Grade
Michael Mayer registered seven catches for 95 yards, and Brock Bowers finished with four catches for 70 yards.
## Tight End Grade
Grade: A+ for tight end position group.

> Grade: A+
## Key takeaway

Las Vegas Raiders lost three straight games after a 3-2 record against top teams, with position groups graded from A+ to C.