After the week the Oakland Raiders just endured, they needed something positive in Cincinnati.
Almost. But, maybe, not enough to upset their draft standing.
Because while the Raiders did make things interesting against the Cincinnati Bengals, closing to within a touchdown with five minutes to play after falling behind 17-0, they ultimately lost, 30-16.
The Raiders fell to 3-11 on the season and remain on track for a top-three pick in the NFL draft.