AFC Power Rankings Week 15: Patriots back on top, Bengals slide
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
AFC West. 6-7. Oakland Raiders. 7. player. 28. <p>The Raiders lead the pack of the four 6-7 AFC teams because they prevailed over the Broncos in Week 14, a team that sat on top of these AFC power rankings a week ago.</p><div class=
This is a team that is starting to reap the benefits of their youth investments. Khalil Mack tied a franchise record by recording five—yes, five—sacks of Brock Osweiler on Sunday. On the other side of the ball, Derek Carr navigated the Raiders’ offense past the best defensive unit in the league.
After beating the Broncos on the road, the Raiders have it in themselves to upset the Packers at home in Week 15. If the Raiders are 7-7 at this time next week, then their playoff hopes will be alive and well with a very winnable game against the Chargers the following week.
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Oakland Raiders
AFC West, 6-7
The Raiders lead the pack of the four 6-7 AFC teams because they prevailed over the Broncos in Week 14, a team that sat on top of these AFC power rankings a week ago.
This is a team that is starting to reap the benefits of their youth investments. Khalil Mack tied a franchise record by recording five—yes, five—sacks of Brock Osweiler on Sunday. On the other side of the ball, Derek Carr navigated the Raiders’ offense past the best defensive unit in the league.
After beating the Broncos on the road, the Raiders have it in themselves to upset the Packers at home in Week 15. If the Raiders are 7-7 at this time next week, then their playoff hopes will be alive and well with a very winnable game against the Chargers the following week.
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