Even with the team having won its past two games, the general expectation around the league is for the Raiders to move on after Week 18, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler notes.

Las Vegas Raiders and Antonio Pierce; however, there were players worth mentioning who overcame adversity this past season. Sin City’s head coach made sure to give praise ahead of Week 18.

It’s been a rough go for Antonio Pierce in his first season as Las Vegas Raiders head coach—he recently expanded on what he’s learned about himself. To say that things went south for Pierce is putting it mildly.