There was a time when the 2022 edition of the AFC West was expected to be one of the most competitive divisions in NFL history, with the Raiders as a key factor.
Now, it's Dec. 27 and Las Vegas is 6-9, third in a division that has mostly disappointed outside of the Chiefs. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has struggled mightily, throwing a league-leading 14 interceptions—including three Saturday night in Las Vegas's 13-10 loss to the Steelers.
On Monday, coach Josh McDaniels raised a possibility that would have been unthinkable in the recent past: benching Carr, a three-time Pro Bowler and the leading passer in franchise history, in favor of backup Jarrett Stidham.