Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White turned back the clock with one of the most dominant performances of his career in the team’s win over the Tennessee Titans.
The veteran linebacker filled the stat sheet with nine total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception, a complete performance that reminded everyone why he was once considered one of the league’s premier defenders.
Devin White Delivers Historic Performance in Raiders’ Win Over Titans
GettyDevin White #45 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after his interception.
White’s interception in the first half was his fourth career pick and his first since 2023, highlighting his ability to make plays in coverage as well as against the run. But it wasn’t just a productive outing; it was a historic one.
White became the first Raiders player since Khalil Mack in 2016 to record a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception in a single game. He’s also the only the third Raider since 1999 to accomplish that feat, joining Mack and Trace Armstrong (2002).
For a player on a one-year “prove it” deal, White’s breakout couldn’t have come at a better time. Since entering the league in 2019, the 27-year-old linebacker has totaled 628 tackles and 24 sacks, making him one of only three players in the NFL over that span with at least 600 tackles and 20 sacks. His latest effort not only powered a statement win for Las Vegas but also reinforced that he can still play at an elite level when healthy.
The Raiders’ defense as a whole continues to show growth under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Sunday’s win marked the 10th straight game in which the unit held opponents to under 30 yards on their opening drive, the longest active streak in the NFL and the Raiders’ longest since the 2010-11 season.
White’s versatility and leadership have played a major role in that consistency, helping set the tone early and often for a resurgent Las Vegas defense.
Overcoming Pain, Loss, and Self-Doubt to Find Purpose Again
For White, Sunday’s performance meant much more than numbers or records. It represented resilience.
After battling through injuries and personal struggles, the former Pro Bowler is finally beginning to feel like himself again.
White’s NFL journey has been anything but straightforward. After helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers capture a Super Bowl title in 2020 and earning a Pro Bowl nod the following year, injuries began to derail his trajectory. Though he tried to play through the pain, the decision ultimately hurt both him and his former team.
“I’ve been a guy who, my whole entire football career, I’ve never been hurt,” White said before the start of the 2025 season. “And so when you get hurt and you want to play through those injuries to help your team, you also can hurt yourself by doing it. I think that’s what I did. I think it was selfish of myself, to myself, to put myself out there… because at the end of the day, they need the Devin White that could be just lights out for four quarters.”
Now, that’s who the Raiders saw on the field against the Titans. The player who can, and was, lights out for four quarters.
White’s words carry the weight of someone who’s been through the highs and lows of professional sports. Now healthy and motivated, he’s proving that his story is far from over. His historic performance against Tennessee wasn’t just a reminder of the player he once was; it was a declaration of the man he’s become.
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