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Las Vegas Raiders’ playoff standing gets a boost with Week 8 results

The Raiders snap a four‑game skid with a 30‑27 win over the New York Jets, moving to 4‑4 and keeping a slim AFC playoff chance alive. A win by the Bills (36‑10 over the Ravens) and injuries to Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley further shift the wild‑card picture. Las Vegas now sits ninth, 1.5 games behind the Patriots, who hold the tiebreaker for the seventh seed. The Raiders head to San Francisco next week before a late‑month clash in Cleveland.

Former Seahawks running back Dan Doornink has passed away

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Dan Doornink dies at 70. The Seahawks announced his passing on November 1, 2026. Doornink spent seven seasons in Seattle after a 1978 seventh‑round pick by the New York Giants, highlighted by a 123‑yard rushing performance in the 1984 Wild Card win over the Los Angeles Raiders and a touchdown catch in the following AFC Championship. He finished his NFL career with 3.5 yards per carry, 15 rushing and 11 receiving touchdowns. After football, Doornink earned a medical doctorate from UW and served as a physician in his hometown of Yakima, Washington.

Nobody cares that Jets’ Aaron Glenn is going to ‘work a** off’ after latest embarrassing loss

The New York Jets fell to the Las Vegas Raiders 38-33 on Sunday, dropping to 2-6 and blowing a halftime lead. Head coach Aaron Glenn vowed to “work his a** off” to revamp the defense and special teams, though fans remain skeptical after his 5‑win tenure and zero AFC East victories. The loss extends New York’s winless streak against AFC East foes and marks another missed playoff chance since 2010. The Jets’ next challenge is the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 8.

Raiders-Jets: 17 things we learned

The Las Vegas Raiders snapped a four‑game skid with a 38‑33 comeback win over the New York Jets, evening their record at 4‑4 while the Jets fall to 2‑6. After trailing 23‑14 at halftime, Kirk Cousins led a second‑half surge, throwing three TDs and going perfect in the red zone, matching the league lead. Rookie Mike Washington rushed for 83 yards, and a 95‑yard kickoff return by Dylan Laube became the team's first kick‑return TD in 15 years. Despite a still‑struggling ground game and a defense that has allowed 30+ points in five straight contests, the Raiders now face tougher foes—49ers, Seahawks and Broncos—to stay playoff‑relevant.

“Bittersweet”: Jim Kelly’s Wife Jill Shares Emotional Reaction to Josh Allen Breaking Her Husband’s Record

Josh Allen cements his place in Buffalo Bills history by surpassing Jim Kelly's combined passing‑touchdown record with his 259th score in a 36‑10 win over the Ravens on Nov. 1, 2026. Kelly’s wife Jill posted a "bittersweet" Instagram story as Allen broke the mark in front of the former legend. The milestone follows Allen’s dramatic backhand shovel pass against the Raiders that tied Kelly’s record two weeks earlier. With 10 games left, Allen aims to eclipse Kelly’s regular‑season total of 237, further extending his MVP‑level legacy.

Chiefs left guard Kingsley Suamataia benched again in Denver

Ahead of the divisional showdown with the Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs bench veteran left guard Kingsley Suamataia for the second time this season, opting for backup Mike Caliendo as the starter. Although Suamataia participates in warm‑ups, the change—labeled a "coach's decision" by CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson—mirrors a similar Week 4 move against the Raiders, with no injury listed. Suamataia had started the past two games after the bye, and analysts note Caliendo lacks Suamataia's talent and consistency. Head coach Andy Reid has yet to comment further.

Raiders end 4-game losing streak be outlasting woeful Jets

The Las Vegas Raiders face the New York Jets on Sunday, with live updates tracking a tight battle. After winning the coin toss, the Jets open with a 31‑yard pass from Geno Smith to Garrett Wilson and take a 3‑0 lead on a field goal. The Raiders answer with a Jalen Nailor reception and a Brock Bowers touchdown to go up 7‑3, but the Jets equalize with another field goal. The second quarter sees a Jets score after exploiting Raiders corners, followed by a Dylan Laube kick‑return touchdown that puts Las Vegas ahead 14‑13 with 10:44 left in the half. The recap highlights key plays, rookie contributions, and the evolving scoreline.

Jets vs Raiders: No defending Jets defense in latest Jets embarrassing loss

The New York Jets fall 38‑33 to the Las Vegas Raiders in a high‑scoring, defense‑free shootout at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 1, 2026. After a 23‑14 halftime lead, the Jets’ offense scores on six straight drives, but the Raiders answer with three touchdowns, including a kickoff return by Dylan Laube. Geno Smith throws for multiple scores while Braelon Allen rushes for big gains, yet the Jets’ defense never makes a stop, allowing Kirk Cousins and Brock Bowers to connect repeatedly. The loss marks the Jets’ first 30‑point game of the season, highlighting a glaring defensive collapse.

New York Jets waste offensive explosion in brutal loss to Raiders

Even when the offense does everything they can, the New York Jets can’t find a way to win. On Sunday, the Jets arguably put together their best offensive performance of the Aaron Glenn era. Yet, none of it mattered. Costly penalties and defensive woes handed the Jets another frustrating loss, as they fell 38-33 to ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT New York Jets waste offensive explosion in brutal loss to Raiders | Jets X-Factor

Brock Bowers makes NFL history with latest standout performance

Brock Bowers, the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 No. 13 pick from Georgia, just became the first tight end in NFL history to record 70+ receiving yards in each of his first six games of a season. The rookie’s 2024 breakout—112 catches, 1,194 yards and five TDs, both rookie records—earned him First‑Team All‑Pro honors. Despite injury setbacks that have cost him seven games over two years, Bowers remains a potential decade‑long elite target, especially as the Raiders groom quarterback Fernando Mendoza to throw his way.

Ashton Jeanty in doghouse, and Raiders even allowed an Aaron Glenn first this season

The Las Vegas Raiders stumble to a 38‑33 loss against the New York Jets, exposing deeper woes after a recent win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Running back Ashton Jeanty sees just two carries entering the fourth quarter and averages a meager 3.1 yards per attempt in his sophomore season, while still posting three receptions for 64 yards. The defense, under new head coach Aaron Glenn, allows its first 23‑point half of the year and has been outscored 107‑9 in late‑half situations. With 420+ yards given up and a sputtering ground game, the Raiders face a daunting week of adjustments.

Rams vs. Chargers: Game chat for Week 8

The Los Angeles Rams host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8, a rare intra‑city showdown. Both clubs stumble early— the Chargers sit winless while the Rams sit at 3‑4 after a recent win over the Raiders. Quarterback Justin Herbert returns from a bye hoping to spark the Chargers, and Sean McVay needs a victory to keep the Rams at .500 and relevant. The preview offers a watch guide and highlights the high stakes for both teams despite their sluggish starts.

Rams-Chargers inactives: Colby Parkinson out

The Los Angeles Rams rule veteran tight end Colby Parkinson inactive for their Week 8 clash with the Los Angeles Chargers after he was listed as questionable following a grueling Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders that left him with rib injuries. Parkinson’s loss hurts the Rams’ blocking depth and passing options, forcing remaining tight ends, including #5 Max Klare, to shoulder more snaps. Meanwhile, Nate Landman and Trent McDuffie return, and the defense edges toward full strength as the team awaits news on Myles Garrett.

Rex Ryan shreds Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty for comments on Jets’ defense: ‘You are horrible’

ESPN analyst and former Jets coach Rex Ryan unleashed a scathing tirade at Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty after Jeanty claimed New York’s defense “doesn’t really want to tackle.” On Sunday NFL Countdown, Ryan called Jeanty “soft as Charmin,” labeled him the worst draft pick in two decades, and mocked his 3.1‑yard average. Ryan warned he’ll confront Jeanty before the upcoming matchup, emphasizing the rookie’s poor performance (sixth overall in 2025, 3.5 yards per carry) and the Raiders’ four‑game losing streak. The rant underscores growing tension as Las Vegas fights to salvage a faltering season.