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Justin Herbert Week 17 Grades AFC West

NFL Week 17 Grades: AFC West 

Las Vegas Raiders (vs. Giants)

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Offense: D-

“No Bowers, no problem” was the only bright spot, because Michael Mayer continues to show he can ball, but the rest of the offense was a mess. The Raiders couldn’t sustain drives, couldn’t win third down, and basically treated every series like a coin flip. A couple of completions don’t change the truth: this unit is brutal, and it looks like it knows it.

Defense: F

No Maxx Crosby, no teeth – period. The pass rush disappeared, the edges were soft, and the Giants got comfortable way too fast for a game this late in the season. When your defense can’t create pressure or eliminate big momentum swings, you’re not defending – you’re just waiting for 0:00..

Overall: F

This was a full collapse: ugly start, ugly middle, ugly finish, and the vibes matched the scoreboard. Even when they briefly made it a game, special teams and coverage mistakes poured gasoline on the fire. Ten straight losses isn’t just bad luck – it’s organizational rot wearing shoulder pads.

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