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Raiders fans can't underestimate the importance of the No. 1 pick in 2026

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After a triumphant win against the now 11-2 New England Patriots in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, no one could have predicted that the Las Vegas Raiders would tail off so badly. But the Silver and Black have dropped 11 of their last 12 games, including seven straight heading into Week 15.

If the 2026 NFL Draft were held today, the Raiders would have the No. 2 overall pick. That is some premier draft capital for a team that hasn't picked in the top 5 since 2019 and in the top 2 since they had the No.