Defensive juggernaut from Bower
The unsung hero of Saturday's 15-13 win over the Dolphins was Tashawn Bower.
The defensive end gave maximum effort throughout the game, which has been an extension of how he's looked in Training Camp practices. Bower played well against the run and in the pass rush, finishing the game with five total tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.
Standouts in the secondary
The Raiders' secondary has been very competitive during camp, and continued to bring the intensity Saturday night.
Several young players in the unit stepped up, showing what they can provide to the team moving forward. Former USFL cornerback Ike Brown impressed with two pass breakups.
Sam Webb, undrafted rookie from Division II Missouri Western, also had a standout performance with six total tackles, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
Tough night against rookie standout
The player that gave the Raiders the most problems Saturday was a Dolphins' rookie receiver.
Erik Ezukanma, a fourth-round pick from Texas Tech, led the Dolphins in receptions (six) and receiving yards (114). The one deficiency for the Raiders was stopping the Dolphins' passing attack, surrendering 303 passing yards.
Undrafted rookie Chase Garbers showcased some of his dual-threat skills that made him successful at Cal.
The quarterback played the entire second half for the Raiders, and was second on the team in rushing yards (44). He also completed six of his passes for 54 passing yards, capping the game off with a knee to secure the victory.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) and wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) is congratulated by teammates after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) is congratulated by teammates after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) celebrate after a made PAT during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (49) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) and quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James (68) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) on the sidlines during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (92) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels on the sidlines during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) and linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darius Phillips (20) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) and quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler (73) on the bench during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kyle Peko (92) on the bench during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) forces a safety during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson (59) and linebacker Curtis Bolton (36) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and cornerback Darius Phillips (20) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and linebacker Luke Masterson (59) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) and defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (63) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens (9) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa (69) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tashawn Bower (96) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) and safety Matthias Farley (49) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Bamidele Olaseni (79) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isiah Brown (46) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (40) and cornerback Isiah Brown (46) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyron Johnson (1) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Isaiah Zuber (89) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Matthias Farley (49) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) and linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isiah Brown (46) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isiah Brown (46) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Isaiah Zuber (89) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jesper Horsted (80) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Hall (12) and tight end Nick Bowers (82) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Alex Bars (64) and quarterback Chase Garbers (15) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38), linebacker Darien Butler (58) and defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (95) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler (58) and defensive end Zach VanValkenburg (54) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Chase Garbers (15) and running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) and tackle Jackson Barton (78) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (19) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) lines up to kick a 31-yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 31- yard field goal during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Bryce Cosby (44) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa (69) and safety Bryce Cosby (44) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) and safety Matthias Farley (49) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isiah Brown (46) and cornerback Sam Webb (48) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) during the preseason away game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
