The Las Vegas Raiders defense was why the team finished 8-9 in 2023. After years of ineptitude and failure on that side of the ball, the team took the next step, finishing 4th in weighted DVOA.
One of the reasons for the turnaround was the signing of Jack Jones. Jones recorded two pick-sixes for touchdowns with an exceptional interception vs the Los Angeles Chargers. The former New England Patriots added a spark to the defense after having a rough time fitting in with New England.
In a recent podcast by Mina Kimes on AFC x factors for each team, she picked Jack Jones for the Raiders.