3 reasons why the 2020 Las Vegas Raiders will make the playoffs

By Nick Ellis | May 17, 2020

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Jon Gruden talks to Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL game on September 23, 2018 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami defeated Oakland 28-20. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /

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Raiders center Rodney Hudson (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

The Raiders made a big jump in 2019, going 7-9 despite an incredibly tough schedule and a lot of injuries. In 2020, they will make the playoffs.

The 2019 Raiders were not nearly as bad as most people made the team out to be, and if a few things went differently, they could have made the playoffs last season. The team had an incredible rookie class, a few bright spots on the team, and Derek Carr played well despite having no weapons.

This offseason, the organization did a nice job bringing in talented free agents, especially on the defensive side of the ball, fixing needs on all three levels. In the 2020 NFL Draft, they once again had multiple first round selections, adding an explosive wide receiver, and a cornerback who could be the answer as a starter alongside Trayvon Mullen.

The 2020 team has become more mature, has created more chemistry, and have an easier schedule than in 2019. Although most people do not believe the Raiders will produce next season, they have made massive improvements since last season, and they will make the playoffs for these three reasons.

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