The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves in the same position every year. Instead of trying to navigate the AFC playoff picture and looking at postseason clinching scenarios, the fan base is reading mock drafts and hoping that they'll land the top overall pick in next April's event.
Such is the case again during the 2025 NFL season, but this campaign was more painful than others. Not only were expectations higher than they've been in recent years, but this Raiders team felt all but eliminated so early in the season due to a multitude of blowouts and uninspiring performances.