REPORT: Are the Raiders Really the Worst Team in the NFL?

The Las Vegas Raiders put up an admirable fight against the Kansas City Chiefs last week. Are they still the worst team in the National Football League?

Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) breaks up a pass intended Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders arguably played their best game of the season against the Kansas City Chiefs last weekend. The Raiders went toe-to-toe with Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champions but could not complete their comeback bid.

Still, the Raiders offense looked the best it had all season, as second-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns in a solid performance on the road. O'Connell looked like a starting quarterback against the Chiefs, albeit in a losing effort.

Ben Rolfe of The Sporting News recently released his power rankings for each team in the National Football League. Unsurprisingly, the Las Vegas Raiders are near the bottom of the list.

Rolfe ranked the Raiders as the 31st-best team in the league, only above the New York Giants. The Raiders achieved this ranking even after nearly beating the Chiefs while missing multiple starters on the defensive side of the ball.

“The Las Vegas Raiders nearly pulled off the heist of the season in back-to-back years,” Rolfe said. “After looking like they could offer nothing offensively, they fought back and were in a position to win it before a moment of madness cost them against the [Kansas City] Chiefs.

“This is a performance that they need to build on in the next few weeks. It will amount to nothing for 2024, but it would be a huge step in the right direction entering 2025. Aidan O’Connell showed some flashes and should get another opportunity to lay his credentials on the table as a potential option in 2025."

The Raiders have a critical offseason ahead, as they will likely have one of the top picks in the NFL Draft. Las Vegas will also have over $100 million in cap space to spend this offseason.

General Manager Tom Telesco has proven he is not afraid to take responsibility and spend the necessary money to bring in top talent. This offseason, he did so as soon as he could sign defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

Las Vegas remains at the bottom of the league in most rankings, and rightfully so. Hopefully, that will not be the case for much longer.

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