Roster ratings

Can the 2002 Oakland Raiders go 20-0?

We rated every player on the 2002 Oakland Raidersagainst their own era and built their best 12-man roster. Here's how strong this squad really was — and whether it could chase a perfect 20-0.

86.9Roster rating /100
#12All-time rank of 861
A genuine 20-0 contenderOur verdict
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The best 12 — our all-time picks from this squad

One player per slot, chosen by our era-relative rating. This is the lineup that sets the projection above.

Offense

QBRich Gannon ★AP96
RBCharlie Garner91
WRJerry Rice86
TEDoug Jolley83
RBZack Crockett82
WRJerry Porter81

Defense

EDGEBill Romanowski77
DTRod Coleman98
LBEric Barton92
CBTory James84
SRod Woodson ★AP99
EDGETravian Smith75

How we rate it

Every rating is era-relative: a player is graded against their own era's peers at the same position, with impact plays counting most and an All-Pro boost. The roster rating is the position-weighted strength of the best 12 — premium spots (QB, edge, corner) count for more, and a single weak link drags the average down. Only a near-flawless roster projects to run the table. Full method →

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