Las Vegas Raiders Defense Analysis

Season Stats

The Las Vegas Raiders defense utilizes a 4-3 Multiple base scheme under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Review their latest 2025 coverage stats, pass rush metrics, and coaching adjustments below.

Scheme & Analysis

How good is the Las Vegas Raiders Defense?

The Las Vegas Raiders have been pretty bad this season, allowing over 25 points per game. For context, they are trailing the league average by 2.4 points.

In the AFC West, they are currently trailing the Denver Broncos (#3), Kansas City Chiefs (#6) and Los Angeles Chargers (#9) in scoring defense.

They don't create a ton of chaos, preferring to keep everything in front of them. They are essentially average in terms of taking the ball away from opponents.

Total Sacks

Interceptions

Statistically, their front seven production is average compared to the league median, while their secondary is average (8 INTs).

* Grades calibrated to 2024 Regular Season (Weeks 1-16).

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Key Playmakers

Their success in 2025 is primarily because of the defensive play of Devin White, who has been an elite performer, contributing 174 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 1 interception. Additionally, Charles Snowden has been a solid contributor with 28 tackles, 3 sacks, and 1 interception, adding depth to the unit.

What is the Las Vegas Raiders defensive scheme?

Coordinator: Patrick Graham

The Las Vegas Raiders defense runs a 4-3 Multiple under coordinator Patrick Graham.

Base Defensive Front

4-3 Multiple

4-3 Front (One-Gap)

Four down linemen, each responsible for a single gap. The goal is speed and penetration to disrupt plays in the backfield.

Tactical Philosophy

Patrick Graham's multiple defense focuses on game-plan specific matchups.

Key Principles

MatchupsMultiple FrontsGap Integrity

Scheme Strengths

✓Consistent 4-man pass rush without blitzing
✓Effective against outside runs (gap integrity)
✓ Simpler coverage responsibilities for LBs

Potential Weaknesses

⚠Can be vulnerable to power run schemes (Double teams)
⚠Requires elite defensive line talent to succeed
⚠Linebackers must be excellent in coverage

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Defensive Vitals (Key Metrics)

The key metrics for the Las Vegas Raiders Defense include their Havoc Score, Ball Production, and Front Aggression.

⚠️ This unit struggles to disrupt opposing offenses. They are reliable for points allowed but lack significant turnover upside.

Havoc Rate

AVG

9.8/g

Turnovers

AVG

1.1/g

Aggression

ELITE

6.2/g

vs 2024 Regular Season Standards

Metric

Per Game

Grade

Why it Matters

Havoc Score

9.8

AVG

They disrupt the offense 9.8 times per game. Low disruption rate. Often indicates a conservative 'Bend-Don't-Break' scheme or lack of pass rush talent.

Ball Production

1.1

AVG

They force a turnover event (INT or Fumble) 1.1 times per game. They struggle to take the ball away, relying on punts.

Front Aggression

6.2

ELITE

The Front 7 (Line + LBs) wrecks 6.2 plays at the line of scrimmage per game (Sacks + TFLs).

Metric Definitions• Havoc Score: TFLs + PDs + FFs per game.• Ball Prod: INTs + FFs per game.• Front Aggression: TFLs per game.

Havoc Grading Scale

ELITE > 11.5 GOOD > 10.5 AVG > 9.5 POOR < 9.5

Ball Production Grading Scale

ELITE > 1.6 GOOD > 1.3 AVG > 1.0 POOR < 1.0

Front Aggression Grading Scale

ELITE > 5.8 GOOD > 5.2 AVG > 4.7 POOR < 4.7

Performance Metrics

How is the Las Vegas Raiders defense trending?

Last 3 Games vs. Season Average

Steady

25.4 PPG(Last 3)

Their performance has remained steady vs. season average.

Roster & Injuries

Who is on the Las Vegas Raiders defense injury report?

Key absences impacting the gameplanAs of Jan 14, 2026

Adam Butler

Defensive Tackle

QuestionableJan 5

"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."

Isaiah Pola-Mao

Safety

QuestionableJan 12

"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."

Jeremy Chinn

Safety

Injured ReserveDec 24

"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."

Maxx Crosby

Defensive End

Injured ReserveDec 27

"Weakens pass rush rotation and interior run gaps."

Brennan Jackson

Linebacker

Injured ReserveOct 4

"Impacts coverage over the middle and open-field tackling."

Kyu Blu Kelly

Cornerback

Injured ReserveDec 9

"Reduces secondary depth; creates mismatch potential for opposing WRs."

Depth Chart

Sorted by Position Group

Defensive Line (10)

44 Tkl

Thomas Booker IV

6' 3", 301 lbsAge: 26

1 Tkl

Jahfari Harvey

6' 2", 255 lbsAge: 24

9 Tkl • 4 Sck

Tonka Hemingway

6' 2", 284 lbsAge: 24

30 Tkl • 4.5 Sck

Malcolm Koonce

6' 3", 243 lbsAge: 27

51 Tkl • 4 Sck

Jonah Laulu

6' 5", 289 lbsAge: 25

Treven Ma'ae

6' 3", 277 lbsAge: 24

Brodric Martin-Rhodes

6' 5", 330 lbsAge: 26

11 Tkl

JJ Pegues

6' 2", 325 lbsAge: 24

28 Tkl • 3 Sck • 1 Int

Charles Snowden

6' 6", 250 lbsAge: 27

35 Tkl • 4 Sck

Tyree Wilson

6' 5", 263 lbsAge: 25

Linebackers (7)

45 Tkl • 1 Sck

Jamal Adams

6' 1", 213 lbsAge: 30

3 Tkl

Jamin Davis

6' 4", 234 lbsAge: 27

36 Tkl

Tommy Eichenberg

6' 2", 234 lbsAge: 25

7 Tkl

Cody Lindenberg

6' 2", 236 lbsAge: 23

6 Tkl

Jon Rhattigan

6' 0", 236 lbsAge: 26

90 Tkl

Elandon Roberts

5' 11", 235 lbsAge: 31

174 Tkl • 2.5 Sck • 1 Int

Devin White

6' 0", 252 lbsAge: 27

Secondary (9)

1 Tkl

Chigozie Anusiem

6' 1", 200 lbsAge: 25

Terrell Edmunds

6' 1", 217 lbsAge: 28

19 Tkl

Darnay Holmes

5' 10", 198 lbsAge: 27

25 Tkl

Lonnie Johnson Jr.

6' 2", 221 lbsAge: 30

14 Tkl

Tristin McCollum

6' 3", 195 lbsAge: 26

42 Tkl

Darien Porter

6' 2", 195 lbsAge: 25

11 Tkl

Decamerion Richardson

6' 2", 192 lbsAge: 24

53 Tkl

Eric Stokes

6' 1", 193 lbsAge: 26

8 Tkl

Greedy Vance

5' 9", 177 lbsAge: 24

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