A few weeks ago, the Raiders were the No.6 seed in the AFC and held another top-12 first-round pick with the Bears struggling. But the Bears have stabilized some after winning back-to-back games against the Giants and Lions.

But with both teams not likely to make the playoffs, it appears that the Raiders will own two picks inside of the top-20. According to Tankathon, Oakland currently holds the No. 16 and No. 18 picks in the first round of 2020 draft, through 13 weeks of the regular season.

Oakland has a bunch of needs heading into the 2020 offseason, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But don’t be surprised if the team selects a wide receiver in the first round to pair with Tyrell Williams.

Either way, having two first-round picks inside the top-20 will be a nice consolation prize if the Raiders don’t make the playoffs.

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Just two weeks ago, the Oakland Raiders were the No. 6 seed in the AFC and appeared to be in prime position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. But after back-to-back losses to the Jets and the Chiefs, the Raiders’ playoff odds continue to drop.

According to the New York Times Playoff Simulator, the Raiders’ playoff odds have fallen all the way down to just 10 percent heading into the Sunday Night Football game. Before this contest, their odds sat at 25 percent, so it was a particularly painful loss for Oakland.

Oakland can get back on track next week if they can defeat the 7-6 Tennesee Titans at home. A win in Week 14 would improve their odds to 20 percent, independent of the other outcomes next week. But a loss would virtually eliminate the Raiders will three weeks to go.

Basically, next week is a win-or-go-home game for the Oakland Raiders. It will be fascinating to see how if they can bounce back after an ugly Week 13 loss.

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The Oakland Raiders fell to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in what turned out to be a rout. The game wasn’t very close as the Chiefs took a quick 21-0 lead in the first half.

While the game didn’t quite live up to expectations, let’s take a look back at the best images from the team’s Week 13 contest:

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Sunday the Raiders took the field with Josh Jacobs 43 yards from hitting the 1000-yard mark for his rookie season. He hit that mark before half time.

Just 8 carries into the game, Jacobs already had 55 yards. The Raiders had yet to get any points out of it, but it was clear that if that was going to change, it would go through Jacobs.

The Raiders have never had a rookie running back go for over 1000 yards. Jacobs had already passed up Marcus Allen to become the franchise all-time leading rookie rusher. He hits 1000 yards faster than any rookie running back this season.

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Friday, Raiders tackle Trent Brown didn’t practice with a knee injury and was questionable on the injury report. He is apparently good to go and will start at right tackle.

Raiders

LB Preston Brown
WR Rico Gafford
CB Isaiah Johnson
QB DeShone Kizer
DE Josh Mauro
WR Hunter Renfrow
T David Sharpe

Chiefs

RB Damien Williams
DE Demone Harris
QB Chad Henne
OL Jackson Barton
S Jordan Lucas
OL Nick Allegretti
TE Deon Yelder

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With the 2019 season winding down, the Raiders are starting to get a clearer picture of what their team may look like next offseason. Fortunately, it appears their needs for next offseason are pretty clear cut.

According to Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report, the biggest need for the Raiders next offseason is at wide receiver. Here is what Knox had to say about the Raiders potentially adding another wide receiver next offseason:

The Raiders should be on the lookout for a No. 1 receiver. Tyrell Williams is more of a No. 2, while Hunter Renfrow is best in the slot. The Oakland passing attack needs an elite pass-catcher on the outside.

Luckily for Oakland, the 2020 NFL draft class is loaded with top-end wide receiver talent. There are several players who project to be true No. 1 receivers in the NFL and should be able to produce right away. Not only is the draft loaded, but there are also a ton of proven receivers scheduled to hit the free-agent market, as well.

Oakland certainly will have other needs, including cornerback and defensive end but expect the wide receiver position to be atop of their wish list next offseason.

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This week, the Oakland Raiders will go on the road to face the Kansas City Chiefs in a game Oakland must win to stay in the AFC Wild Card contention. To get you prepared for the game, here is everything you need to know about this Week 13 contest:

What: Oakland Raiders (6-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (7-4)
When: Sunday, December 1 at 4:25 p.m. ET
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Radio: 95.7 The Game
Live Stream: fuboTV (try it free)
Odds: Chiefs (-9.5)
Referee: John Hussey
TV: CBS

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There are a ton of reasons why Josh Jacobs is having a monster season for the Raiders. He’s running with confidence as Oakland’s offensive line has been dominating the line of scrimmage.

But the main reason he has had so much success has been his ability to make plays after contact. Jacobs rarely goes down after the initial hit, usually running for two or three yards more while dragging defenders.

According to Pro Football Focus, Jacobs has already totaled 715 yards after contact, the fifth-most in the NFL. Combine that with his ability to make defenders miss, and it’s not hard to see why he’s already among the best running backs in the NFL.

Josh Jacobs has the 5th most yards after contact among RBs this year 🔥💪 https://t.co/KMbdttTxys

— PFF OAK Raiders (@PFF_Raiders) November 30, 2019

With just five games left in the 2019 season, expect the Raiders to lean on their rookie runner as the Raiders make a push for the playoffs.

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