The only reason I find this story not credible is the OaklandSoon to be LV Raiders are a Super Bowl contender. With only 16 regular season games throwing away 1 game is cutting off ones nose. Also, Da Raiders play in a competitive conference with the Denver Broncos and KC Chiefs so intentionally losing might cost the Raiders even the chance of making it to the playoffs. It's the same reason network news (CBS, ABC, NBC) don't change to a more down-the-middle or even right leaning news coverage even though there's an obvious giant ratings gain. To them, politics is more important than winning.