Loser: LT Kolton Miller

Speaking of the offensive line, another member of the group had a rough outing against the Bengals defensive line. Kolton Miller has taken the next step in his performance compared to his rookie year. Week 11 was a different situation with Miller struggling and allowing plenty of pressure on the quarterback.

Miller doesn’t like Sam Hubbard and has a good reason. Hubbard abused Miller last year in the Raiders matchup, and 2019 didn’t offer any change to the situation. While Hubbard didn’t get a sack, he was bullying Miller all game beating him off the ball with Carr having to avoid pressure and make plays. Miller also got beat by Carl Lawson for a sack and didn’t offer too much to the running game either.

Miller can learn from this performance and continue to improve into the left tackle the Raiders expected when they drafted him in the first round of the 2018 season. Miller is not fully polished at all as a pass protector, but his growth gives Raiders fans hope for the future. Miller has to put this game away and come back next week against the New York Jets, who don’t have much to scare you in terms of a pass rush.

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