Overview
- Paye produced a breakout debut in the Raiders’ Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins, recording two official sacks, a team-high four quarterback hits, six tackles and two tackles for loss.
- Las Vegas signed Paye in March to a three-year deal with roughly $25.7 million guaranteed and up to $48 million total as a targeted upgrade to its pass rush.
- Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard moved Paye around the line, using inside and outside alignments and stunts to create mismatches and pressure in limited snaps.
- Coverage differs slightly on exact sack involvement and pressure counts, and analysts warn that one game is a small sample for judging sustained performance.
- If Paye keeps producing, he could free Maxx Crosby from constant double-teams and change opponents’ blocking plans, which would alter how the Raiders build and use their defensive front this season.