The Las Vegas Raiders have a quarterback issue. Yes, that is true, but there are also so many things around Gardner Minshew, or whoever it is at the position on any given Sunday, that affect how the QB plays. This year, it's been injuries everywhere, the offensive line, and even the WR room.
But, the QB problem takes most of the blame. On Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, Minshew or Ridder weren't great. There is no hiding that.
They could have been much better, but they really didn't have any help from the trenches up front. A few guys played well, but overall, the entire offensive line was poor, and the advanced stats back that up. This was one of the worst offensive lines the Raiders have thrown together for a game in some time.
Here are what the advanced stats say from NGS and NFL Pro: According to NGS, the #Bengals defense pressured the #Raiders QBs at an unbelievable rate: Bengals defense pressured Raiders QBs on a season-high 56.4% of dropbacks Minshew: 3 of 8 passes for 23 yds under pressure (-18.8% CPOE).
Ridder was pressured on 61.9% of his dropbacks,..
. The Bengals defense pressured Raiders quarterbacks on a season-high 56.4% of dropbacks in Week 9.
Gardner Minshew started in Week 9 for Las Vegas, completing just 3 of 8 passes for 23 yards under pressure (-18.8% CPOE). With 5:02 left in the 3rd quarter, Desmond Ridder came in to replace Gardner Minshew.
Ridder was pressured on 61.9% of his dropbacks, the highest rate of any Raiders quarterback this season, com.