The Las Vegas Raiders have a long way to go if they want to compete in the AFC West. This statement was true before the 2025 NFL season kicked off, and it remains true despite the division, as a whole, not performing up to expectations so far this year.
After a Week 1 win against the New England Patriots, the Raiders got their first taste of just how far they were from success when they got beat down by the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium in Week 2. Since then, the Chargers have tapered off a bit, but it's been largely due to key injuries.