Michael Wagaman 9y

Raiders move up a spot to No. 31 in Power Rankings

A look at the Oakland Raiders' ESPN.com Power Ranking:

Rank: 31 | Last week: 32

Some people thought the Raiders celebrated their Week 12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs a little too much considering it left them just 1-10 on the season. Perhaps they weren't just partying because they won. Maybe interim coach Tony Sparano and Co. got an early glimpse of the ESPN Power Rankings. After residing in the cellar most of the year, Oakland leapfrogged ahead of Jacksonville to settle in at No. 31.

Rookie quarterback Derek Carr gets a lot of credit but making that big of leap in the standings took a total team effort -- although wouldn't you pay to hear what Justin Tuck really said to Sio Moore? Next up for the Raiders are the No. 23 Rams who aren't as bad as their record shows and not nearly good enough to matter.

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