Though the 4-5 record is not ideal, the Oakland Raiders are still in the playoff mix heading into their bye in Week 10. Oakland is one of four teams on bye this upcoming week in the NFL. The other three franchises are the Baltimore Ravens, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
While all four of those teams could certainly use a bye this week, having it come in Week 10 perhaps serves the Raiders the best. Baltimore shares the same 4-5 record with the Raiders. However, they are coming off a three-point road loss to the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.