Raiders' Week 6 Depth Chart: Analyzing Potential Changes

The Las Vegas Raiders have spent the week focusing on solidifying their rebuilding roster. Las Vegas looks to snap its two-game losing streak at home on Sunday.

Las Vegas released its most recent depth chart ahead of its Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Quarterback

Kirk Cousins
Fernando Mendoza
Aidan O'Connell

Analysis: Cousins is the starter, but it is clear what this offense is, and is not, with him under center.

Running Back

Ashton Jeanty
Mike Washington
Dylan Laube

Analysis: The Raiders will continue to try to maximize what they get out of Jeanty but should readily look to use Washington and Laube more.

Fullback

Connor Heyward

Analysis: Heyward wears many hats for the Raiders and does a solid job across the board.

Wide Receiver

Jalen Nailor
Malik Benson

Analysis: Nailor's return should bode well for Las Vegas; it will be interesting to see how much he helps.

Wide Receiver

Tre Tucker
Dareke Young
Cody White

Analysis: Hopefully, Nailor's return and a different overall approach on both sides of the ball will lead to a more productive Sunday for the other wide receivers on the team.

Left Tackle

Kolton Miller
Charles Grant

Analysis: Las Vegas' offensive line needs to improve along the left side.

Left Guard

Spencer Burford
Bryce Cabeldue

Analysis: Like many other Raiders last week, Burford had a forgettable performance. He must do a better job of solidifying that side of things.

Center

Tyler Linderbaum

Analysis: Solid but needs more help around him.

Right Guard

Jackson Powers-Johnson
Caleb Rogers

Analysis: Powers-Johnson looks to continue returning to form after recently missing time.

Right Tackle

DJ Glaze
Trey Zuhn

Analysis: Glaze has been the Raiders' most consistent offensive lineman since he was drafted.

Tight End

Brock Bowers
Michael Mayer
Ian Thomas

Analysis: Las Vegas will likely need all three of their tight ends in one facet or another on Sunday.

Defensive Tackle

Tonka Hemingway
Jonah Laulu
JJ Pegues

Analysis: Laulu and Pegues may have a solid chance at additional playing time on Sunday, depending on Hemingway's health.

Defensive Tackle

Adam Butler
Folorunso Fatukasi
Thomas Booker

Analysis: Look for Las Vegas to rotate their interior defensive linemen more on Sunday than in weeks past.

Defensive End

Maxx Crosby
Malcolm Koonce

Analysis: Crosby and Koonce work well together, especially when the interior defensive line does its job well.

EDGE

Kwity Paye
Patrick Johnson

Analysis: Johnson needs more opportunities.

Right Cornerback

Darien Porter
Hezekiah Masses

Analysis: These two will compete for playing time, but both will play against the Bills. Each player has their strengths and weaknesses.

Slot Cornerback

Taron Johnson

Analysis: Johnson must continue to improve.

Left Cornerback

Eric Stokes
Jermod McCoy
Darrell Luter Jr.

Analysis: Stokes continues to lead the way. However, Las Vegas' cornerbacks must eliminate the big plays.

Right Inside Linebacker

Nakobe Dean
Tommy Eichenberg
Segun Olubi

Analysis: It will be interesting to see how Dean, specifically, responds to last week's loss. It was a total team loss, but as one of the team's leaders, Dean must get the defense back in line. Las Vegas signed Dean for his obvious on-field skills.

However, they also signed him for his ability to positively influence a locker room.

Left Inside Linebacker

Quay Walker
Cody Lindenberg

Analysis: Las Vegas' coaching staff must find a way to maximize Walker's talent without overusing him or mismanaging his usage.

Just as the Raiders must use their defensive line to protect the back of the defense, both the secondary and the defensive line must help the linebackers.

Free Safety

Treydan Stukes
Isaiah Pola-Mao

Analysis: Stukes has had a challenging past two weeks, as his inexperience has been on full display. Still, he's their best free safety. Las Vegas needs the rookie defender to keep learning quickly and grasp the mental side of his transition to the league.

Strong Safety

Jeremy Chinn
Dalton Johnson

Analysis: Chinn remains one of the veteran leaders in an overall young defensive backfield. Chinn has played well this season; the rest of the defensive backfield needs to match his output.

Punter

AJ Cole

Analysis: One of the best in the business.

Kicker

Matt Gay

Analysis: Gay missed his first kick of the regular season last Sunday against the Patriots. Gay's kick bouncing off the field goal post was a microcosm of how the day went for the Raiders as a whole.

Kick Returner

Dylan Laube
Dareke Young

Analysis: The Raiders will likely consider making a switch at this position like they did last week against the Patriots. Laube will remain in one of the spots.

Punt Returner

Malik Benson
Dylan Laube

Analysis: The season is nearly halfway over, and Benson has been largely unproductive. Returning punts gives him a shot to get going. However, the Raiders' coaching staff could consider giving someone else a shot.

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