For the Oakland Raiders to contend for the playoffs this season, here are the five players who can help make that happen:
Derek Carr, quarterback: As Carr goes, so go the Raiders. It truly is as simple as that. In 2016, Carr had the Raiders off to a 12-3 start, then broke his leg on a sack but still finished tied for third in NFL MVP voting. Last season, a shellshocked Carr suffered three broken bones in his back in Week 4 and played unevenly after missing one game. His Total QBR dropped from 54.