The Oakland Raiders, much like the Dallas Cowboys, were a sexy Super Bowl pick going into the season. Now both teams are just fringe contenders to even make the playoffs.
But both teams are technically in the hunt and will be vying to keep their dreams alive another week under the lights of Sunday Night Football.
Here are five things to know about the Raiders:
Inconsistent Carr
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Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had one of the best seasons of any player in 2016, and garnered legitimate most valuable player consideration.