As the deadline approaches, the Oakland Raiders have unexpectedly overachieved after the first six weeks of the season. In spite of a difficult challenge away from home, they find themselves with a 3-2 record heading into Green Bay.
With the somewhat surprising success comes a somewhat unforeseen challenge in the weeks ahead: bolstering a roster that could very well find themselves in the mix for a playoff appearance at least a year early.
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be the favorites out west, but the Raiders have hung tough and have pieced together statement wins over the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears.