Playing in a division with the NFL's lone remaining unbeaten team is making it tough for the Oakland Raiders to stay in contention. Coach Dennis Allen made it clear Friday that if the Raiders are to make a run at ending their 10-year playoff drought, they can't afford to lose any more ground in the AFC West. Source: The Sacramento Bee markaz's Take: For as much as I dislike the Raiders, I can see this as one team that could make a serious move by season's end. With KC's schedule getting very brutal, Oakland's playoff chances improve should they continue their excellent play on both sides of the ball against inferior opponents.
