Gap between rest of AFC West and Las Vegas Raiders widens with uncompetitive loss to Denver Broncos

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• However, Sunday’s performance was another reminder of how far off the Silver and Black are from competing in the division. Not only are the Raiders currently in last place, but this was their 11th consecutive loss in the AFC West.
• According to the Associated Press’ Josh Dubow, that’s the current longest active division losing streak in the NFL and the second longest in franchise history. Las Vegas got swept by Los Angeles, Kansas City and Denver last year, while the Chargers and Broncos have already won both 2025 matchups.
• So, unless the Raiders can pull off an upset in Week 18 against the Chiefs, they’ll go back-to-back years without winning a game in the division. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn that note, let’s see how the internet is reacting to the team’s 11th loss of the campaign. Did Carroll have money on the game?
• Depending on when and where you placed the bet, the spread was in the -7.5 to -8.5 range and the total was about 40.5…For a few injury notes, Geno Smith appears to have avoided a serious injury, while it sounds like Kyu Blu Kelly is done for the season. That being said about Geno, Kenny Pickett was the better quarterback on Sunday. RaiderHaterInstigatorGeno better heal up quick.
• Pickett may end up ruining our opportunity at the #1 pick. GannonmanHow do we get Geno off the freakin’ field??!!!