Content overview: “Raiders Eye First AFC West Title Since 2002 Super Bowl Run Led by Rich Gannon”. The Las Vegas Raiders are off to a strong start in 2026, putting them in position to capture their first AFC West division title since 2002. That season, quarterback Rich Gannon led the Raiders to an 11-5 record and a Super Bowl appearance, where they fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The franchise has struggled for most of the last decade-plus, failing to win the division since that memorable campaign.
Now, with a revamped roster and early momentum, the Raiders have a chance to sit atop the AFC West. A division title would mark a significant turnaround for a team that has often finished near the bottom of the standings. The 2002 run remains the gold standard for recent Raiders success, and this year's squad is aiming to write a new chapter. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.