Current ranking: 24
Previous ranking: 28
Analysis: "I have a feeling the Raiders are going to keep us guessing all season. They made quite the statement by winning without Maxx Crosby, Davante Adams, Michael Mayer and others, and digging themselves out of a 10-0 hole against Cleveland early made it even more impressive."
Current ranking: 21
Previous ranking: 22
Analysis: "Sure, backup edge rusher Chris Snowden's last-minute takedown of quarterback Deshaun Watson closed out the Raiders' white-knuckle win over the Browns on Sunday. But it was just Las Vegas' eighth sack of the season, tied for the fifth-fewest number of sacks in the NFL through four games. To be fair, starting defensive end Malcolm Koonce was lost for the year with a knee injury before the season opener, and Maxx Crosby missed the Browns game with a left high ankle sprain. But others need to step up."
Current ranking: 23
Previous ranking: 30
Analysis: "They found a way to win a game against the Browns without Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby. That's big. The defense had a good day."
Current ranking: 18
Previous ranking: 24
Analysis: "There's really only one rookie making much impact in Las Vegas, but Brock Bowers has been enough. Even after a two-catch, 19-yard game Sunday, Bowers is second among NFL tight ends in receiving yards (216). He's producing a first down on 45.8 percent of his targets. He also got his first carry on Sunday. He took it 12 yards, and he showed in college that he can be an impact player in the run game."
Current ranking: 22
Previous ranking: 25
Analysis: "The Raiders' next three games aren't easy but they're all winnable: at Broncos, vs. Steelers and at Rams. Las Vegas isn't in bad shape with that stretch coming up. If the Raiders are a playoff contender, we'll find out soon."
Current ranking: 22
Previous ranking: 26
Analysis: "But despite Crosby's absence, the Raiders still managed three sacks, including the game-sealer late. Charles Snowden came up with that sack, and he told reporters after the game that the team rallied around their injured star."
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