5 things to avoid so the Las Vegas Raiders make the playoffs

By Nick Ellis | Jun 6, 2021

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders leads his team onto the field during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders in overtime 30-27. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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5 things to avoid so the Las Vegas Raiders make the playoffs

Midseason meltdown

This one is obvious. The last two seasons, the Raiders have opened up the season looking like a legit team that could compete with some of the best teams in the league. Once the second half of the season hit, the team absolutely fell apart and would lose to the worst teams in the NFL.

If this happens again, everyone should be on the hot seat. The worst part about this issue is that Raider Nation will not get to feel any type of excitement during the first half of the 2021 season because even if the team wins 6 of their first 9 games, the expectations will still be 8-9 because of the last two seasons.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 06: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Las Vegas Raiders hauls in a fourth quarter touchdown against Josh Adams #36 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 06, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Raiders defeated the Jets 31-28. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders: Entire 2020 class under the microscope in 2021

The Las Vegas Raiders did not get much from the 2020 NFL Draft class as rookies, and every member of that class is under the microscope in 2021.

Las Vegas is going to have to learn to play a full season of football, and develop as the year goes on. If history repeats itself, the Raiders will have yet another meltdown, and the entire team will need to be looked at.

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