Current ranking: 20
Previous ranking: 25
Analysis: "The aerial stylings of Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers and the rest of the crew delivered again, ending the Raiders' four-game losing skid in a wild, back-and-forth affair against the Jets at MetLife Stadium. Like much of Las Vegas' 2026 season, I certainly didn't expect one development to emerge: Rookie Mike Washington Jr. has taken over as the bell cow in Silver and Black, while Ashton Jeanty has become Klint Kubiak's preferred third-down, pass-catching back -- and he's making a difference in that role. Jeanty caught three passes for 64 yards in the Raiders' comeback win on Sunday, adding some more dynamism to Vegas' air game."
Current ranking: 17
Previous ranking: 22
Analysis: "I can't be the only one who saw Klint Kubiak open the door just a smidge for Mike Washington Jr. and watched as Washington kicked the thing open, right? It's a different feel when the rookie out of Arkansas is in the backfield."
Current ranking: 17
Previous ranking: 20
Analysis: "The Raiders' snapped a four-game losing streak thanks to another impressive performance from QB Kirk Cousins. And yeah, it was only against the Jets, but the Raiders again look like a team that just won't go away."
Current ranking: 17
Previous ranking: 22
Analysis: "It's hard for a franchise that hasn't had much success over the past few decades to have a level head over a solid start to the season. At 4-4, the Raiders can talk themselves into being playoff contenders."
Current ranking: 24
Previous ranking: 22
Analysis: "They snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Jets. The offense had a nice day with Kirk Cousins playing well. Fernando Mendoza-time can wait."
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' regular season Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler's (69) locker prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
A Las Vegas Raiders helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' (89) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Cian Slone's (48) pads in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
A Las Vegas Raiders helmet in the locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. (4) arrives to the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Matt Gay (14) arrives to the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jamari Thrash (88) arrives to the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) arrives to the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) warming up before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Patrick Johnson (93) warming up before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders' fans with a sign before regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Cian Slone (48) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Quay Walker (7) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Patrick Johnson (93) in the locker room before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) walks through the Champions Club before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) walks through the Champions Club before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) walks onto the field before the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) is introduced onto the field before their regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) on the bench during the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) on the sidelines during the regular season home game against the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
