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3 Raiders in top ten at their positions in NFL Pro Bowl fan voting

3 Raiders in top ten at their positions in Pro Bowl fan voting

It’s been two weeks since fan voting opened for the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl. They NFL put out the results of the voting today and a few Raiders players show up in the top ten at their respective positions.

Maxx Crosby — No. 3 DE
Josh Jacobs — No. 4 RB
AJ Cole — No. 8 P

Based on the numbers, that is probably too low for Crosby and Cole and too high for Jacobs.

Listed ahead of Crosby are Myles Garrett and Nick Bosa. The thing is Crosby has more sacks (13.5), tackles for loss (18), stops (45), and combined tackles (76) than either of them. Crosby’s sack total is third in the league and his tackles for loss, stops, and combined tackles all lead the league among edge rushers.

The only stat where Bosa and Garrett have him beat are QB hits.

Cole’s 45.9 net average leads the NFL, his 51.3 punt average is second, last week he tied the NFL’s longest punt (83) this season, he has the seventh most punts stopped inside the 20 (24), and has the fourth fewest punt returns (22) among those with over 50 punts. None of these numbers suggest 8th in voting is anywhere near appropriate.

Despite leading the league in carries (233), Josh Jacobs is still sixth in yards (805), and 11th in touchdowns (6). So, fourth in voting would seem to be judging him by his numbers last season.

Not among the top ten at their position, though probably worthy would be Davante Adams and Kolton Miller. There is a case that could be made for Robert Spillane as well.

Raiders, Vikings final injury report: LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) OUT

Raiders LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) OUT is Vikings

Sunday when the Raiders host the Vikings, they will do so without their starting left tackle. This will be the third time in four games that Kolton Miller will be sidelined with a shoulder injury as he has been officially ruled OUT.

Miller had missed the team’s Week 10 and 11 games against the Jets and Dolphins. In both instances, it was right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor who moved over to left tackle to start at left tackle. While Thayer Munford starter at right tackle.

The Raiders could see Brandon Facyson for the first time this season. He is coming off injured reserve with a shin injury and is Questionable for the game. Should be active for the game, and with the uncertainty at outside cornerback, he could see good playing time, and possibly get the start.

Also Questionable for the Raiders is EDGE Maxx Crosby (knee). But he was doubtful for their last game and still played, so it seems likely he would play in this one as well.

Raiders, Vikings Thursday injury report: LT Kolton Miller, DE Maxx Crosby still missing practice

LT Kolton Miller, DE Maxx Crosby still missing practice

For the second straight day, the Raiders were without two of their best players on each side of the ball as they prepare for the Vikings this Sunday.

Left tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) and Edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) were both sidelined for Thursday’s practice.

The Raiders are coming off their bye week when they had hoped to get more healthy, so it’s a bit surprising to see both of these guys still missing practice.

Crosby played in their last game against the Chiefs despite missing every practice the week leading up to it and being listed as Doubtful. So, you’d have to think he will do everything he can to play and he isn’t to be counted out until if/when he’s officially out.

Miller returned for the game after missing two games with a shoulder injury. But late in the game, he was pulled. After the game, I asked head coach Antonio Pierce if Miller had aggravated his injury, but Pierce wouldn’t say, mentioning only that it was late in the game that had become out of reach.

Voting opens for 2024 Pro Bowl: 4 Raiders who deserve your vote

Voting opens for 2024 Pro Bowl: 4 Raiders who deserve your vote

We are entering the final portion of the NFL season. And the NFL has opened up voting for the 2024 Pro Bowl.

You can cast your vote HERE.

Through the first 12 games, which Raiders players deserve your vote? Let’s see.

Raiders, Dolphins final injury report: LT Kolton Miller, LG Dylan Parham both Questionable

Raiders LT Kolton Miller, LG Dylan Parham both Questionable vs Dolphins

Whether the Raiders will have their starting left side of the offensive line has been in question all week. Now it’s official — LT Kolton Miller and LG Dylan Parham are both Questionable for Sunday’s game in Miami.

Coming off the injury report entirely was Amik Robertson who suffered a concussion in last week’s game against the Jets.

The Dolphins will be without WR Chase Claypool, and offensive linemen Rob Hunt and Rob Jones.

Raiders, Dolphins Thursday injury report: LT Kolton Miller, LB Dylan Parham return to practice

Raiders LT Kolton Miller, LB Dylan Parham both returned to practice Thursday

Just yesterday the Raiders were missing their starting left side of the offensive line. Today it looks like there’s hope both could play Sunday in Miami.

Left tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) and left guard Dylan Parham (calf) took the practice field today. Also returning to practice were cornerback Amik Robertson (concussion) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (illness).

In other words, they got everybody back.

Miller missed last week with his shoulder injury. His return would be the most significant. Robertson’s return is probably the most surprising considering he was knocked completely unconscious Sunday night against the Jets. Miller, Parham and Robertson were all still limited in Thursday’s practice.

For the Dolphins, several players missed practice for the second straight day including WR Chase Claypool, OL Rob Hunt, and OL Rob Jones.

Raiders, Dolphins Wednesday injury report: LT Kolton Miller, LG Dylan Parham both miss practice

LT Kolton Miller, LG Dylan Parham both miss practice

Wednesday the Raiders and Dolphins began preparing for their matchup in Miami on Sunday. The Raiders did so without the left side of their offensive line.

Left tackle Kolton Miller was still missing with a shoulder injury. He was joined by left guard Dylan Parham who is nursing a calf injury.

Also missing was cornerback Amik Robertson who suffered a concussion in Sunday night’s game against the Jets.

The Raiders did get fullback Jakob Johnson back from his concussion, so he figures to be ready to go this week.

The Dolphins were missing six players. We will see how many of them are still not practicing on Thursday to know who just a little banged up and who is actually in danger of missing the game Sunday.

Raiders Week 10 snap counts vs Jets: Jermaine Eluemunor plays every snap at left tackle

Raiders Week 10 snap counts vs Jets: Jermaine Eluemunor plays every snap at left tackle

With starting left tackle Kolton Miller’s shoulder injury, the Raiders kept it under wraps who would be replacing him at left tackle. In the end it wasn’t the next man up on the depth chart but rather a shuffle of linemen as they attempt to field the best five.

The most likely option was the one they went with which was the move right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor to the left side and bring in Thayer Munford to play right tackle.

For depth the team elevated Brandon Parker from the practice squad. Along with Justin Herron they had reinforcements should they need them.

The didn’t end up needing any reinforcements. Eluemunor played every snap at left tackle and Munford played every snap at right tackle. Herron played four snaps as an extra tackle in jumbo packages and Parker played four snaps on special teams.

The Jets still got good pressure, with much of that came from the inside as Quinnen Williams. Overall the Jets would sack Aidan O’Connell three times, with Munford and Eluemunor each giving up a sack. Though, to be fair, the Eluemunor sack allowed was because of pressure up the middle from Williams.

Offense Spec Tms
Player Pos Num Pct Num Pct
Thayer Munford T 64 100% 4 15%
Greg Van Roten G 64 100% 4 15%
Dylan Parham G 64 100% 4 15%
Jermaine Eluemunor T 64 100% 4 15%
Aidan O’Connell QB 64 100% 0 0%
Andre James C 64 100% 0 0%
Davante Adams WR 62 97% 0 0%
Jakobi Meyers WR 58 91% 0 0%
Michael Mayer TE 56 88% 4 15%
Josh Jacobs RB 53 83% 0 0%
Hunter Renfrow WR 27 42% 0 0%
Austin Hooper TE 27 42% 0 0%
Tre Tucker WR 15 23% 4 15%
Ameer Abdullah RB 10 16% 17 63%
DeAndre Carter WR 7 11% 11 41%
Justin Herron T 4 6% 0 0%
Zamir White RB 1 2% 10 37%
Defense Spec Tms
Player Pos Num Pct Num Pct
Robert Spillane LB 66 100% 0 0%
Tre’von Moehrig FS 66 100% 0 0%
Marcus Peters CB 66 100% 0 0%
Marcus Epps SS 66 100% 0 0%
Maxx Crosby DE 66 100% 0 0%
Bilal Nichols DT 52 79% 6 22%
Nate Hobbs CB 51 77% 2 7%
Divine Deablo LB 44 67% 0 0%
Jakorian Bennett CB 36 55% 2 7%
John Jenkins DT 35 53% 6 22%
Adam Butler DT 32 48% 5 19%
Jerry Tillery DT 27 41% 4 15%
Malcolm Koonce DE 26 39% 19 70%
Tyree Wilson DE 22 33% 5 19%
Malik Reed LB 20 30% 5 19%
Amik Robertson CB 18 27% 2 7%
Tyler Hall CB 15 23% 5 19%
Luke Masterson LB 10 15% 23 85%
Amari Burney LB 7 11% 4 15%
Isaiah Pola-Mao FS 1 2% 21 78%
Special Teams Spec Tms
Player Pos Num Pct Num Pct
Brandon Bolden RB 0 0% 23 85%
Curtis Bolton LB 0 0% 19 70%
Jesper Horsted TE 0 0% 17 63%
Christopher Smith SS 0 0% 16 59%
DJ Turner WR 0 0% 16 59%
AJ Cole III P 0 0% 9 33%
Jacob Bobenmoyer LS 0 0% 9 33%
Daniel Carlson K 0 0% 8 30%
Brandon Parker T 0 0% 4 15%
Jordan Meredith G 0 0% 4 15%

Raiders vs Jets final injury report: LT Kolton Miller Doubtful, CB Marcus Peters Questionable

Raiders vs Jets final injury report: LT Kolton Miller Doubtful, CB Marcus Peters Questionable

It looks like the Raiders will be without their starting left tackle Sunday when the Jets come to town. After missing the entire week of practices with a shoulder injury, Kolton Miller has been officially listed as Doubtful for the game.

The Raiders have a couple options to replace Miller at left tackle. They could move right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor over there which would mean Thayer Munford would start at right tackle. Or they could leave Eluemunor at right tackle and start Justin Herron at left tackle.

“Part of our process here the last couple of days is just ‘next man up’ mentality,” said interim head coach Antonio Pierce. “So, if it isn’t Kolton Miller, it’ll be the next gentleman up. Obviously, everybody’s been practicing the right way, so if that comes to fruition and we have to move on from Kolton to somebody else, we’re not going to blink, and they’re not going to blink. And we expect him to do the exact same job Kolton Miller does. And when Kolton Miller goes in here, and he’s in there, he’s going be Kolton Miller. So, we’re fine. No panic. Nobody’s over here worried about what’s going to happen with Kolton if he’s in or not.”

Technically speaking, the ‘next man up’ would be Justin Herron as he is listed as the backup left tackle on the team’s website.

Other Raiders whose status is uncertain include CB Marcus Peters and FB Jakob Johnson. Both are Questionable for the game.

The Jets will be without a couple tackles as well with Billy Turner and Duane Brown both officially OUT.

Raiders, Jets Thursday injury report: LB Divine Deablo returns, LT Kolton Miller missing again

LB Divine Deablo returns, LT Kolton Miller missing again

Thursday brought good news and bad news for the Raiders. Good news was the return of linebacker Divine Deablo, who has missed the past couple games with an ankle injury. Bad news — and potentially very bad news — was left tackle Kolton Miller missed a second straight practice with a shoulder injury.

Also missing today for Raiders was Jakob Johnson who has not practiced since suffering a concussion in Detroit two weeks ago.

CB Marcus Peters returned to practice after missing Wednesday’s practice. He was limited along with several other Raiders players.

For the Jets, LB Chaz Surratt and T Biller Turner were once again missing.