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Raiders’ Monday Night Spotlight Highlights Draft Pick Concerns

LAS VEGAS, NV – The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves in a peculiar situation heading into their Monday night matchup. While a late-week game typically offers an advantage to teams vying for playoff contention or division leadership, the Raiders (2-7) are instead focused on the NFL Draft implications of each game. Currently last in the AFC West and with virtually no chance of making the playoffs, the Raiders’ primary goal is securing a high draft pick.

Last week, the Raiders benefitted from upsets around the league, boosting their potential draft position. Unfortunately, this week’s results saw favorites win, leaving the Raiders currently slotted at the 6th overall pick. To improve their chances of landing a top-five selection, the Raiders need to hope for more upsets amongst teams with similar records.

While the Raiders’ losing record indicates they’re more than capable of losing, they’ve had several close games this season, including losses to the Broncos, Bears, and Jaguars by three points or less. With matchups against the Cowboys, Browns, Texans, and Giants remaining, the Raiders are presented with opportunities to win games. A third win could drop them as far as the 10th overall pick, hindering their rebuild.

For the Raiders, securing a top defensive talent in the draft is crucial. Falling to the 10th pick will make it more challenging to find an impact player. As such, the Raiders must continue to lose games and hope for upsets around the league to maintain their position near the top of the draft board.

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