The 2021 Las Vegas Raiders season was marked by incredible resilience and a late-season surge, as the team won its final four games to finish with a 10-7 record and secure its first playoff berth since 2016. Led by quarterback Derek Carr, who set a franchise record with 4,804 passing yards, and standout performances from Pro Bowlers Maxx Crosby and Hunter Renfrow, the Raiders demonstrated remarkable character by overcoming numerous mid-season challenges to clinch a postseason spot with a thrilling overtime victory in the season finale.