Raiders Aim to Break 10-Game Losing Streak Against Jaguars in Draft Implications Matchup
Both teams, with a combined 5 wins this season, face uncertainty as they evaluate rosters and coaching futures ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
- The Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) and Jacksonville Jaguars (3-11) meet Sunday in a game with significant implications for the 2025 NFL Draft order, as both teams are among the league's worst records.
- The Raiders are on a 10-game losing streak, tied for the fifth-longest in franchise history, and are one loss away from matching their third-worst streak ever.
- Both teams will rely on backups at quarterback, with the Jaguars starting Mac Jones in place of the injured Trevor Lawrence and the Raiders expected to start Aidan O'Connell after his recent knee injury limited him last week.
- Rising stars on both teams, including Jaguars rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers, continue to perform well despite their teams' struggles.
- Coaching futures for Doug Pederson of the Jaguars and Antonio Pierce of the Raiders remain uncertain as both teams use the final weeks of the season to evaluate players and staff for long-term planning.