Las Vegas X-Factors against the Washington Football Team in Week 13

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 25: DeSean Jackson #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a reception under pressure from Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Dallas Cowboys prior to scoring his sides first touchdown during the first quarter of the NFL game between Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 25: DeSean Jackson #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a reception under pressure from Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Dallas Cowboys prior to scoring his sides first touchdown during the first quarter of the NFL game between Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 14: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 41-14. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders X-Factors against the Washington Football Team in Week 13

DeSean Jackson

The wide receiver finally came alive in Dallas. After an embarrassing one-catch performance against the Kansas City Chiefs which resulted in a lost fumble, and then barely seeing the field against the Cincinnati Bengals in the next game, the recent acquisition was being viewed as a failure.

There was already speculation that Jackson’s best days were behind him, as he is already in his mid-30. However, with limited market availability this late in the season, his signing was a must, as his speed is still rather abundant and replaces that of Henry Ruggs III.

For the Raiders to have a chance in this contest, quarterback Derek Carr has to be able to rely on the deep ball on more than one occasion. This is where Jackson comes in; his 56-yard score is evidence of his deep playability.

He may not be the most talented receiver on this roster, which at this point is between Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller, but with his deep play ability, Jackson has the chance to change the game with only one reception.