In a surprising turn of events, the Las Vegas Raiders have found success under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. With back-to-back wins and an impressive upset victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, Pierce has showcased his ability to lead the team in the right direction. However, his future with the Raiders remains uncertain as team owner Mark Davis will have to comply with NFL rules requiring the consideration of external minority candidates for the head coaching position.

Since taking over as interim head coach after the firing of Josh McDaniels, Pierce has guided the Raiders to a 4-3 record, including two straight wins in his first two games at the helm. The team's most notable triumph came in a resounding 63-21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers earlier this month. Building on this momentum, the Raiders pulled off a stunning 20-14 win against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, marking only their second win at Arrowhead Stadium in the past decade.

While Pierce's coaching experiences have been relatively limited, with four years at the high school level and another four at Arizona State as a linebackers coach and defensive coordinator, he has made the most of his opportunity in Las Vegas. Embracing the challenge, Pierce acknowledges that his resume speaks for itself on the field.

"My resume's on the grass," Pierce stated confidently. "I can put up a fancy presentation, I've seen that before. But the best thing that happened for me was the opportunity. I take pride in growing each and every day to get better."

However, Pierce's future as the Raiders' head coach is uncertain as Davis will need to interview at least two external minority candidates as per NFL regulations. Despite the uncertainty, Pierce remains focused on making the most of his current position and continuing to demonstrate improvement and growth within the team.

At 7-8, the Raiders still have an outside shot at making the playoffs, further bolstering Pierce's case for the head coaching role. The team's recent success, combined with a passionate fan base and a positive working environment, has created a supportive atmosphere that Pierce hopes Davis will take into consideration when making his decision.

As the season draws to a close, all eyes will be on the Raiders and Mark Davis to see if they will entrust the future of the team to Antonio Pierce. Regardless of the outcome, Pierce's tenure has proven that he has what it takes to lead an NFL team to victories and instill a winning culture.

The Raiders' decision on their new head coach will have a significant impact on the team's future. Will Antonio Pierce's impressive run as interim coach be enough to secure his position? Only time will tell.