Call it my mea culpa.

At least so far this NFL season. At least about the Raiders.

It was shortly before the season began when I predicted a 7-10 record for them.

For a team that has two playoff appearances in the past 23 years.

For a franchise that won four games in 2024.

And here I thought it was a reasonable forecast.

Hey, I’m a positive guy.

But from what we’ve witnessed — a 2-5 record and epic disaster that was 31-0 at Kansas City on Sunday — you wonder if seven is remotely possible.

If there are enough winnable games remaining on the schedule.

Look. A lot had to go right for the Raiders to compete weekly this season, never mind contend in the AFC West for a playoff berth. A lot of questions needed to be answered and still do.

Nothing special

This was wide receiver Jakobi M

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