The 1996 Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) finished with a 7-9 record, highlighted by a strong middle stretch where they won four of five games, including a dominant 37-21 victory over the Detroit Lions. The season featured elite individual performances from Pro Bowlers Tim Brown, Steve Wisniewski, Chester McGlockton, and Terry McDaniel, while the defense ranked 8th in the league for fewest points allowed. The 1997 Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) season was highlighted by several record-breaking individual performances, despite a challenging 4-12 record under head coach Joe Bugel. Wide receiver Tim Brown had a historic campaign, becoming the first Raider to record 100 receptions in a season and setting franchise records for catches and receiving yards, while quarterback Jeff George threw for a then-franchise record 3,917 yards. Other bright spots included Napoleon Kaufman's 1,294 rushing yards and standout victories over the division rival Denver Broncos and St. Louis Rams.