An exciting joyride of a season for the Raiders fell off a cliff as the team lost four straight games, and though Oakland still has a shot at the playoffs, the campaign feels about finished.
But it’s not over yet. There are still two games against division rivals remaining, beginning with the Chargers in LA. The final two contests figure to answer some questions about next season, the Raiders’ first in their new home, Las Vegas.
Here are the players to watch as the Raiders attempt to build momentum for the offseason and give their fans cause for optimism.
CB Trayvon Mullen
Of all the reasons to be optimistic about this week’s game and the Raiders’ future, the recent play of Trayvon Mullen is at or near the top of the list.
According to The Raiders Wire’s own Marcus Johnson, Mullen had a stellar statistical performance against the Jaguars while being targeted 10 times. It was perhaps the rookie’s finest game as a professional.
Trayvon Mullen coverage stats vs. the Jags
10 targets
4 receptions
37 yards
50.8 passer rating allowed
3 PBU'sBaller #Raiders
— Marc John (@TheMarcJohnNFL) December 16, 2019
According to NBC Sports’ Scott Bair, coach Jon Gruden said Mullen “had a real presence of himself out there on the grass, [and] a lot of confidence,” in the Jaguars game. Watch to see if Mullen can continue to build his own momentum as the team prepares for its Las Vegas era.
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