Today, Pro Football Focus released its rankings of the best pass rush units in the NFL. The Raiders got some respect for their efforts at revamping their anti-air attack this season, coming in at #13.
“2017 was technically a down year for Mack, and he still was a nightmare for opposing offenses, with 11 sacks, 13 hits and 55 hurries off the edge. The fact that his career so far suggests that he should be even better than that again this year should send shivers down the spines of quarterbacks around the league. The big question for the Raiders is who else can deliver pressure on a consistent basis to support him, with Mack being responsible for 31.