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Competing with Porter for starting job Head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters Friday that he views both Masses and Darien Porter as viable starters at outside cornerback opposite Eric Stokes, Sam Warren of The Athletic...

Impact Masses stepped into a larger role defensively in Week 2 against the Dolphins, as Porter sat out of that game due to a foot injury. Masses answered the call by picking off Malik Willis twice, and the former added another interception during the Raiders' Week 3 win over the Saints. Masses played every single defensive snap against New Orleans while Porter was limited to work on special teams, but the duo could share the field more defensively moving forward. The Raiders face the Chiefs on Sunday in a battle of 3-0 teams.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Secures another interception Masses recorded six total tackles (four solo) and an interception during Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints.

Impact Masses was able to get another interception in Week 3, jumping in front of a pass from Tyler Shough intended for wide receiver Bryce Lance in the fourth quarter. Notably, Masses maintained a starting role at cornerback in the return of Darien Porter, playing all 72 of the team's defensive snaps. Masses has now registered 11 total tackles (eight solo) and four passes defensed, including three interceptions, over three contests to open his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Two picks in win Masses made five tackles (four solo) and had two passes defensed for two interceptions in Sunday's 26-14 win over the Chargers.

Impact Masses picked off Justin Herbert in the first quarter and the fourth quarter, helping the Raiders secure an upset over a division rival. The fifth-round rookie put together a stellar second performance, playing 73 percent of the defensive snaps in Sunday's contest, likely securing himself the starting cornerback role in Darien Porter's (foot) absence.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Mendoza isn't only Raiders rookie to watch in training camp

As the Raiders prepare for their season, the vast majority of media and fan focus remains on quarterback Fernando Mendoza

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press