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Raiders forecasted to finish last in AFC West next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Raiders forecasted to finish last in AFC West next season

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders are projected to complete the 2026 NFL season with a 5-12 record, placing them last in the AFC West, according to Bleacher Report. Despite a dismal 3-14 finish last year, improvements in coaching and roster are seen as possibilities for exceeding expectations. The Broncos are expected to lead the division at 11-6, followed by the Chiefs and Chargers. The Raiders hope to secure wins against similarly matched teams, including the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints, while aiming for upsets against division rivals.

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By the Numbers

•Raiders expected to finish last in AFC West with a 5-12 record
•Head coach Klint Kubiak aims to improve offensive play
•Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum joins the team
•Raiders secured surprising wins last season against strong opponents
•Team faces Miami and New Orleans among key upcoming matchups

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4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Where will Raiders finish in AFC West division race next season?

What they're saying

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The Raiders were forecasted by Bleacher Report to finish with a better record in 2026 than the 3-14 record that they finished with last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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