The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the New York Giants 34-10 last Sunday, bringing their record to 2-14. Another loss to Kansas City next week would give them the top pick in next year’s NFL draft, according to Fox5Vegas.
Giants improve to 3-13, ending a nine-game losing streak. They could still get the top draft pick if they lose to Dallas and Raiders beat the Chiefs. Interim coach Mike Kafka earned his first win. Quarterback Jaxson Dart passed for 207 yards, ran for 48 yards, and scored two touchdowns, as reported by News3LV.
Wan’Dale Robinson starred for the Giants with 11 catches for 113 yards, becoming the first player 5-foot-8 or shorter to reach 1,000 yards since Richard Johnson in 1989. Robinson said, "I've always been labeled a slight guy that can only do certain things and never hit certain numbers. So I wanted to prove really to myself that I can do everything out on the football field that I need to do," as mentioned by Fox5Vegas.
The Raiders struggled with injuries to key players and quarterback Geno Smith leaving with a high ankle sprain, adding to his league-high 17 interceptions. Coach Pete Carroll remained optimistic, saying, "But our conversations have been really good," as both teams prepare for games that could impact the draft order.
