While the Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game 23-24 to the Minnesota Vikings this weekend, this time of year is more about individual performances than the final score as players are fighting for a spot on the roster or positioning on the depth chart. So, this week’s winners and losers will focus on guys who improved or hurt their standing.
WINNER: Amari Burney
Run defense was the biggest area of improvement for Burney heading into year two, and he made a strong statement in Minnesota. The Florida product had four tackles and logged three defensive stops to earn the highest run defense grade (82.