The Las Vegas Raiders' defense has wildly exceeded expectations through the first two weeks of the 2025 NFL season. Patrick Graham's group was largely turned over this offseason, but the experienced defensive coordinator has the unit playing at a high level again.
In Week 1, it was the defensive line that carried the load, making life difficult on the New England Patriots' young quarterback, Drake Maye. Week 2 was a different story, however, as the Los Angeles Chargers' underwhelming offensive line somehow bottled up the Raiders' front.
Star defensive end Maxx Crosby, in particular, was a bit disappointing, as he had a prime opportunity to dominate against a shaky Chargers right tackle in Trey Pipkins III.