Loser: RG Gabe Jackson

Gabe Jackson missed most of training camp and the beginning of the regular season with an injury to his MCL. Jackson returned four weeks ago and struggled to perform since his return. Week 11 was no different with Jackson once again struggling in both the run and pass game and looks like a liability on the offensive line.

Jackson gave two more sacks this week from interior pressure. His first sack allowed saw him get embarrassed by Geno Atkins, leading to a quick pressure that the quarterback couldn’t avoid. Atkins had a day against Jackson continually being in the backfield against the run and the pass. Jackson missed Atkins again, allowing him to help out on another sack on Carr with the Bengals finishing with three on the day.

Jackson’s struggles are a severe concern for this offensive line. Jackson was supposed to come back and be the glue that finally put this dominant offensive line together after his return from injury. The real truth is it has been the exact opposite for Jackson, allowing pressure at a higher rate than his offensive line teammates. The Raiders need Jackson to come back to life and return to his pro-bowl form.

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