Oakland Raiders: Will They Contend in the AFC West?
In 2011, the Oakland Raiders almost won the AFC West. In 2012, they were nine games behind the Denver Broncos.
Oakland didn't contend at all in 2012, as it won a mere four games. The Raiders managed to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they were 1-12 against teams with more than two wins. In addition, the Raiders lost seven games to teams with losing records, while the Broncos, Ravens and Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
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