Additionally, Wagner has developed a reputation as one of, if not the most, sure tacklers in the league and has yet to miss so far this season, per PFF<\/a>. Meanwhile, Jeanty\u2019s ability to break tackles is a big part of why he was such a coveted draft prospect, and he\u2019s managed to force eight missed tackles<\/a> on 30 carries during his first two NFL games.<\/p>\n In other words, not only is this a matchup between the old and new guard, but it is also a battle where both players\u2019 strengths will be put to the test.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n However, the Raiders have struggled to block for the Boise State product so far<\/a>. He\u2019s averaging just 2.7 yards per carry but has 2.8 yards after contact per carry, meaning he\u2019s getting contacted at the line of scrimmage regularly and having to fight for every yard.<\/p>\n So, Las Vegas\u2019 offensive line has to step up, too. But if they do, Jeanty against Wagner will be a very enticing one-on-one battle.<\/p>\n Kyu Blu Kelly vs. Terry McLaurin Just looking at the two players\u2019 r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, this should be a significant mismatch. McLaurin is a two-time Pro Bowler, was a second-team All-Pro last season and has a streak of six consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns. Meanwhile, Kelly has been let go by four teams, including the Commanders, since entering the league two years ago, and Sunday will be just his third career start.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n However, McLaurin missed almost all of training camp while seeking a contract extension and has gotten off to a slow start with just seven catches for 75 yards and no touchdowns through two games. Kelly, on the other hand, has emerged as the Raiders\u2019 best cornerback and has recorded two pass breakups (should be three if it weren\u2019t for a bogus pass interference penalty) in as many weeks.<\/p>\n Granted, the wide receiver should still be considered the favorite in this one-on-one battle. But seeing as nearly 90 percent of Kelly\u2019s snaps have come as a right outside cornerback (114\/128<\/a>) and McLaurin lines up as a left outside receiver a little more than 75 percent (90\/118<\/a>) of the time, per PFF, these two should have ample opportunities to prove it on the grass.<\/p>\n Thomas Booker IV vs. Nick Allegretti<\/p>\n Getting interior pressure to collapse the pocket and take away rushing lanes is crucial when playing against a quarterback who can make plays with his legs. So, whether the Raiders are facing Jayden Daniels or Marcus Mariota this weekend, this should be a point of emphasis for the defense. And even if Daniels suits up with the sprained knee<\/a>, Las Vegas will want to test the injury by forcing him to move.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Through two weeks, an argument could be made that Booker has been the Silver and Black\u2019s best pass rusher. He\u2019s currently tied with Maxx Crosby for the most pressures (eight) on the team despite rushing the passer 34 fewer times than Crosby, and Booker is the only defensive lineman with a pass-rush grade (70.4) of 70 or better, according to PFF<\/a>.<\/p>\n Granted, the fourth-year pro doesn\u2019t have a sack yet, but that will come as he ranks 18th among the league\u2019s interior defenders with a 14.0 percent pass-rush<\/a> win rate.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42b87acd9a35f7f4b84b83dd0ff9f958.jpeg\"\/)
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