Reasonable expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 Week 9

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Dec 20, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) points at fans as he walks off the field following the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Reasonable expectations for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 Week 9

Raiders get the win

The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost their last four games, but have done so by seven or fewer points in each. They are a team that is trying to find a way to win, and with a new head coach, and second-year quarterback, sometimes that can be hard.

For the Raiders, they cannot afford to lose to another beatable team on Sunday, as a loss in Jacksonville likely spells the end of any chance of making the playoffs. Some feel they are already eliminated, but with the season on the brink, a veteran like Carr needs to be able to will this team to a victory.

HENDERSON, NEVADA - JULY 27: General manager Dave Ziegler (L) and owner and managing general partner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders look on during the team's first fully padded practice during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 27, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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In the end, I believe it is reasonable to expect Las Vegas to beat Jacksonville, especially with them staying on the east coast in preparation for another 10:00AM PT start. However, if they fall to Jacksonville on Sunday, it may be time to start focusing on the 2023 offseason and 2023 NFL Draft.

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