Fansided · Sep 20, 2025
Raiders' surprisingly elite run defense facing its biggest challenge yet
Los Angeles Chargers v Las Vegas Raiders - NFL 2025 | Sean M. Haffey/GettyImagesThe Las Vegas Raiders had a lot of roster turnover this offseason, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. This caused plenty of folks to question the efficacy of this Las Vegas defense, but they have made it a point to silence these doubters through the first two weeks of the 2025 NFL season.
Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's group has embodied the "bend, don't break" mantra, as their 16.5 points allowed per game currently rank fifth in the league. But when it comes to run defense, specifically, the unit has been downright elite.
