There were several players who shined for the Raiders on Sunday afternoon on both sides of the ball. Both Jarrett Stidhman and Nick Mullens played well as the Raiders moved the ball up and down the field.
But who had the best performance of the day? Here is the list of the five highest-graded Raiders against the Vikings in Week 1 of the preseason, according to Pro Football Focus:
RG Jordan Meredith – 94.2 (14 snaps)
LB Jayon Brown – 87.6 (8 snaps)
WR DJ Turner – 78.5 (33 snaps)
QB Nick Mullens – 76.1 (25 snaps)
CB Sam Webb – 75.3 (29 snaps)
The most notable name on this list is DJ Turner, who led the Raiders in receiving yards with 58. He scored a long touchdown on a drag route, out-running nearly the entire defense for the Vikings. Turner also had a nice punt return, which he’ll need to continue to do if he wants to make the final roster.
Turner isn’t the fastest receiver (4.59 40-yard dash at his Pro Day), but he has had a strong training camp and preseason. If the Raiders do keep six receivers, there is a chance that he could wind up being the final player on the roster.
We should also mention Jayon Brown, who looked good in his limited snaps for the Raiders. He nearly had an interception as the ball went through his hands, but it was an outstanding play for him to be in the right spot. While he might not be a starter, Brown is going to play an important role as a nickel linebacker for the Raiders this season.