Raiders fans are all up in arms this weekend about their sudden relevance in the playoff picture after an emotional home win against the Chargers. They're gonna be excited for what they think is a surefire playoff run, or they're gonna be irritated that no one else takes them seriously.
Let me pour some rainwater on their parade -- be it a pity party or way too premature celebration -- by reminding them that the Raiders trail only Cleveland for most penalties in a game on average this season.
There's other reasons to maybe pump those brakes a bit on the Raiders this season.
For sure, the Raiders are talented, but they are still sorely undisciplined.