NEXT OPPONENT: OAKLAND (4-4)
The Raiders haven't had a winning season — they've finished .500 twice — since they went to the Super Bowl following the 2002 season.
OPPONENT WEEK 9
Pittsburgh 38, Oakland 35
The Raiders gave up an incredible 597 yards of total offense to the Steelers. Derek Carr threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns for Oakland, hitting Michael Crabtree with a 38-yard TD pass to tie the game late.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Derek Carr, quarterback
Carr was one of the quarterback stars of the 2014 draft class, with Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles. He's had the most success, with 19 TD passes and only four interceptions this season.
OUTLOOK
The last trip to the West Coast went poorly for the Vikings, who will have their hands full with the Raiders offense. If Teddy's out …
Outlook: Horns down
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