Check back every day for a new 2018 team preview in this year’s NFL power rankings countdown.
Today’s team is the Oakland Raiders.
24. Oakland Raiders
Keegan’s highest rated player: Khalil Mack, edge rusher
Biggest strength: Offensive line
Biggest weakness: Interior defensive line
Best offseason move: Trading for Martavis Bryant
Worst offseason move: Passing on defensive help in the first round
Game to circle on calendar: Week 1, vs. Los Angeles Rams
Breakout candidate: Karl Joseph, safety
Key players in contract years: Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin, Martavis Bryant, Jared Cook, Breno Giacomi, Khalil Mack, Mario Edwards, Derrick Johnson, Rashaan Melvin, Reggie Nelson and Giorgio Tavecchio
Offensive preview
The productivity of this offense will depend on how Derek Carr works with Jon Gruden.