The Raiders got several strong individual performances as they opened the season with a 27-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

There also were players who need to step up their games.

It’s only one game, and plenty will change.

Look no further than last season, when the Seahawks and Patriots — who eventually met in the Super Bowl — both lost at home in their openers. New England’s loss came against the Raiders, who finished with the NFL’s worst record and secured the No. 1 draft pick.

The Steelers, who eventually made the playoffs, struggled to beat the lowly Jets in a Week 1 shootout.

So season-opening performances aren’t necessarily indicative of what will happen over a full season.

But it’s fair to take note of how certain players started the new season.

Here’s a look at some Raiders whose stock increased in the victory over Miami and some whose prospects might have taken a hit:

Stock up

■ Kolton Miller — Let’s be honest: The entire offensive line probably could fit in this category.

Miller, however, stands out.

The veteran presence in the room has battled injuries the past few years, affecting his offseasons and training camps.

He was a full participant for most of this summer, though, and that uninterrupted preparation appeared to pay off.

Miller was spectacular, leading all NFL tackles in pass-rush win rate this week, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

It was part of a strong effort by a unit that took plenty of heat last season. Right tackle DJ Glaze finished third in that metric, and free-agent signing Tyler Linderbaum delivered in his Raiders debut.

■ Michael Mayer — The tight end didn’t put up huge numbers in Brock Bowers’ absence, but he again proved his value to the organization.

Mayer cashed in on his rising stock by signing a lucrative contract extension Saturday that will place his salary among the top five at his position.

Mayer was asked to take on an expanded receiving role to help compensate for Bowers’ absence and caught six passes for 32 yards. But he didn’t allow those duties to interfere with his blocking responsibilities.

His team-first attitude is a major reason he earned the lucrative deal and why his value should continue to increase.

■ Foley Fatukasi — He was an absolute beast along the interior of the defensive line.

Fatukasi, a late addition to the roster during training camp, occupied blockers and still had enough explosiveness to make plays.

He recorded four tackles, a pass defended and half a sack in just 18 snaps.

Stock down

■ Adam Butler — The veteran defensive tackle is part of a crowded position group and wasn’t able to distinguish himself.

Butler will be counted on to set an example for several talented young players, but he looked a step slow Sunday. He’ll need to get going for the Raiders’ defense to take a step forward.

■ Jonah Laulu — The Centennial High School alumnus also is part of the crowded mix along the defensive interior.

He has a legitimate opportunity to earn a significant role on defense, but he wasn’t able to stand out in the opener.

Laulu appears likely to be used primarily in passing situations, so he’ll need to begin generating pressure if he wants to earn more opportunities.

■ Malik Benson — This one is a bit unfair. He’s on the list mostly because his stock rose rapidly throughout the offseason and appeared ready to take off after a strong preseason.

Benson played just seven offensive snaps and had two touches for minus-2 yards.

It was only his first game as a professional. He should improve and could make a significant impact for the Raiders.

But expectations must be tempered for now.

Contact Adam Hill at ahill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AdamHillLVRJ on X.

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Who: Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers

When: 1:05 p.m. Sunday

Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.

TV: CBS (Channel 8 in Las Vegas)

Streaming: Paramount+

Radio: KOMP-FM (92.3)