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Raiders’ DTs are hurting the defense, and they could be an issue all season

The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive tackle unit has been a sore spot during the three-game losing streak, and it could be an issue throughout the 2026 NFL season.

By Marcus Johnson · Just Blog Baby

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Marcus Johnson argues that poor interior pass rush from Raiders defensive tackles is hurting the team's defense.
The Raiders rank 10th in pressure rate at 41 percent but sit 31st in sack percentage.
Thomas Booker is reportedly the only Raiders defensive tackle with a pass-rush win rate over 10 percent.

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Marcus Johnson of Just Blog Baby argues that the Las Vegas Raiders' defensive tackles are struggling to generate interior pressure, harming the overall defense during a three-game losing streak. While Las Vegas ranks 10th in the NFL with a 41 percent pressure rate, the team sits 31st in sack percentage. Johnson notes that edge rusher Maxx Crosby is lacking adequate interior support to finish plays.

Among Raiders defensive tackles, only Thomas Booker holds a pass-rush win rate above 10 percent, while Tonka Hemingway remains sidelined with a concussion. Johnson suggests shifting defensive end Kwity Paye inside or seeking a trade target such as DeForest Buckner to help resolve the issue.

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Raiders’ DTs are hurting the defense, and they could be an issue all season

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