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NFL Week 9 power rankings roundup: Raiders' running woes among common complaints

Josh Helmer

USA TODAY Sports

After a 27-20 loss this past Sunday versus AFC West rival Kansas City, the Las Vegas Raiders have now lost four straight. It's the first four-game losing streak for the Raiders since the 2019 NFL season.

The Raiders (2-6) will look to stop that skid with a trip to Paycor Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5) on Sunday.

In order to end up on the right side of the equation this week, the Raiders have to find more in the running game. Las Vegas averaged just 1.57 yards per carry against the Chiefs.

It's the second time this season that Las Vegas has averaged less than 2 yards per rushing attempt. The other instance came in the Raiders' 26-23 Week 2 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Per Paul Gutierrez and ESPN research, every other NFL team combined this season has just two instances where they finished a game averaging less than 2 yards per rushing attempt.

As the Raiders seek to dig themselves out of this four-game slide, it has repercussions in perceptions nationally. The NFL Week 9 power rankings roundup paints a picture where the Raiders are trying to stave off the league's cellar.

Take a look at where the Raiders rank according to various Week 9 NFL power rankings.