Raiders defense under Patrick Graham is taking shape, rendering a problematic Chargers attack less threatening in the red zone and showing discipline even when the unit isn’t fully assembled. The midseason injection of veterans and a developing Tyree Wilson usage hint at a scalable scheme that could compound fantasy upside.

With Maxx Crosby demanding attention and a rejuvenated linebacker corps—Germaine Pratt, Devin White, Jamal Adams—the Raiders project as a defense that can swing games. Graham must continue pressuring Herbert to create chaos, while the offense stabilizes for Crosby and Co. to flourish on game days.

Las Vegas reshapes its linebacking corps into a faster, smarter unit. Elandon Roberts and Devin White join Germaine Pratt to form a downhill, communicative trio that thrives on attack and football IQ, giving Patrick Graham a versatile front. Early signs show a more cohesive defense that reads plays quickly and converges with violence.

Fantasy managers should watch Week 2 for how this group handles pass coverage, blitz timing, and run support. Pratt’s leadership, White’s speed, and Roberts’ punch could translate into more tackles and opportunistic plays, lifting the Raiders’ defensive upside in fantasy formats.

Week 1’s NFL All-Star offense and defense deliver a blueprint for fantasy success: Josh Allen powers the Bills’ 41-40 comeback with 394 passing yards and dual threat scores, while Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley anchor the backfield. Puka Nacua, Zay Flowers and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline the receivers, Brock Bowers shines at TE amid a Week 1 injury, and the O-line trio Alt-Membou-Vorhees-Goncalves with Erik McCoy paves the way. Defenders Myles Garrett, Nnamdi Madubuike, Ed Oliver and Nick Bosa pace the line, with Roquan Smith, Devin White and Harold Landry at LB and a sturdy secondary led by Adebo, Wright, Love and Curl. Special teams shine in Boswell, Cooke and Dike’s performances.

Las Vegas Week 1 vs New England highlights a transformed defense after a mass offseason exodus, with Elandon Roberts anchoring a deeper, more physical linebacker corps alongside Devin White, Germaine Pratt, and Tommy Eichenberg. Week 1 tests how well the Raiders’ revamped front seven can corral run-heavy Patriots attack and keep pass plays in front of them.

Roberts’ routine-focused mindset and the Texas-bred group’s chemistry signal a faster, tougher unit. This overhaul will immediately shape Raiders fantasy value at linebacker and could shift fantasy expectations for Raiders defenders entering Week 1.