28. Las Vegas Raiders
Last week: 28
Since the Raiders’ Week 8 bye, Las Vegas is getting worse by the week. An overtime loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, where they didn’t convert a two-point conversion for the win was followed by a sub-188-yard offensive performance against the rival Denver Broncos. During Monday Night Football, the Cowboys dominated most of the contest.
Dallas was even a little rusty coming off its bye week. After a slow start through two offensive series, the Cowboys scored on the next five possessions. The Raiders defense, which was believed to be the stronger side of the ball, didn’t have many answers.
This reality only makes life more difficult, because Las Vegas’ offense is severely limited with no real threat at wide receiver. At 2-8, the Raiders aren’t anywhere near where they were supposed to be after hiring the oldest head coach in NFL history and bringing in veteran quarterback Geno Smith into the fold. — Kristopher Knox