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There was a need for a veteran wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders. Inking Tyler Lockett — a 33-year-old 11-year vet — certainly fits that bill. But one can’t escape that head coach Pete Carroll seems hellbent on a getting the band back together the desert, doesn’t he? The Silver & Black added Lockett […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read
I hope everyone enjoyed their peaceful Sunday last weekend, because we’re back to fretting over the Las Vegas Raiders with their Week 9 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. And of course, our Silver and Black Pride Pick’em competition continues as we are about to enter the second half of the regular season after this weekend. […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Eric Stokes signed with the Raiders on a 1 year, 3.5 million prove it deal this season after some ups and downs to start his career. As a rookie in 2021, Stokes logged 49 receptions allowed for 567 yards and a 78.8 QBR largely in part to his 14 PBU and an interception. Injuries then […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read
We’re back on the grind after having a relaxing Sunday as the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Raiders’ Week 9 matchup. We also have the NFL trade deadline coming up on Tuesday, and all 2026 NFL draft and free agency questions are welcome for this week’s mailbag! As always, anything […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Fans want AOC back. Backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell is getting healthy and the Las Vegas Raiders will soon have a decision to make. This week, the team activated his 21-day window to remove him from the injured reserve. He has been on the IR since breaking his wrist in August in the final preseason game. […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2o23 draft class has fared this season as they have returned from the bye: Tyree Wilson: The No. 7 overall draft pick has played 46 percent of the snaps this season after playing 50 percent last season and 43 as a rookie. He has 13 […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read
Basically since he was drafted and into the early season, Las Vegas Raiders’ running back Ashton Jeanty had been the favorite, among the favorities, to win the 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Eyar award. However, no that we’re basically1 halfway through the season and after a somewhat bumpy start of the season for Jeanty […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read
As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9, we sat down with Matt Holder of Silver & Black Pride to learn more about the opposing side. Question 1: The Raiders rank 30th in yards per game and 31st in points per game. Is there a simple explanation for their […]
From Big Cat Country | 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Week 9 contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars could be viewed as a swing game for both teams, especially with the NFL’s trade deadline coming up next Tuesday. The Raiders aren’t looking toward the future just yet, despite owning a 2-5 record, but taking another loss could be the last domino […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Las Vegas Raiders are, indeed, expecting to get the centerpiece of their offense back at full health for the first time since Week 1 Sunday when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wednesday, head coach Pete Carroll said star second-season tight end Brock Bowers is practicing at full speed and looks great. He was then […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Las Vegas Raiders signed wide receiver Tyler Lockett this week. Let’s take a closer look at Lockett: Size: 5-10, 182 pounds. NFL experience:| Lockett is in his 11th NFL season. He was with the Seattle Seahawks from 2015-24 before being released this offseason. He spent the the first portion of this season with the […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 2 reads
Let’s look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft class has fared so far in the 2025 NFL season as they return from the bye: Brock Bowers: The star tight end missed the past three games with a lingering knee injury. He was injured in Week 1, but played through Week 4. Bowers, who […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read
Editor’s note: The morning links will no longer have the “Silver Minings” heading moving forward per company policy. The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of problems to address and correct as they return from their bye week with a 2025 record. Perhaps the biggest issue that needs to be fixed is the offense. The […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 1 read
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-5 coming off their bye week, with the fan base on […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 7 reads
For the second season in a row, the Jacksonville Jaguars are in Las Vegas to face off against the Raiders. The two teams have played each other 11 times, and the Jaguars currently lead the series 6-5. Let’s hope the Jags finally beat the Raiders in October and bring home the win, while we review […]
From Big Cat Country | 2 months ago | 3 reads
We all expected Tyler Lockett to be a Las Vegas Raider. But it’s the timing that’s odd. Monday, as they returned from their bye week with a 2-5 record, the Raiders signed the veteran wide receiver. Lockett played for Las Vegas head coach Pete Carroll for nine seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. They were very […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 months ago | 2 reads
The bye halted the Las Vegas Raiders’ slide down the NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 9. This round of the rankings is an interesting one, too, because each outlet had a different theme, allowing us to touch on several topics and gain multiple perspectives on the Raiders’ campaign. ESPN 29. Las Vegas Raiders Last […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 0 reads
As the Las Vegas Raiders return from their bye this week, let’s look at how their rookie class has fared so far this season: Ashton Jeanty: The No. 6 overall draft pick has been on the field for 68 percent of the Raiders’ offensive snaps. He has 445 rushing yards (14th most in the NFL […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The Raiders are 2-5 at the bye week, a season after having nearly 100 million in cap space, the Raiders chose to take a passive approach to free agency and spending majority of their money at quarterback via trading for Geno Smith and extending superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby. With 7 games down, how have […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 0 reads
With the 2-5 Las Vegas Raiders on a bye last week and the NFL’s trade deadline approaching on Nov. 4 at 1:00 p.m. PST, some expected to hear news about wide receiver Jakobi Meyers getting dealt out of Las Vegas. However, Meyers remains on the team, and it may have to do with the price […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 1 read
While the Las Vegas Raiders were on a bye during Week 8, let’s check in on a few old friends: Josh Jacobs, Keisean Nixon and Robert Spillane, and see how they performed on Sunday. Josh Jacobs Surprisingly, Jacobs wasn’t the Packers’ leading rusher. Emmanuel Wilson had 11 carries for 61 yards to nearly double up […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Las Vegas Raiders announced that former AFL All-Star and Super Bowl XI Champion, George Atkinson died at 78 years old. “The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing of George Atkinson, a life-long Raider whose physical style of play helped define an era of football,” the organization said in a statement on its […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 1 read
The AFC West is littered with teams above .500. All except for one. The galloping Denver Broncos are atop the division with a 6-2 overall record (0-1 in the AFC West) after an impressive beatdown of the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The energized Los Angeles Chargers are in second at 5-3 overall (3-0 in division […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Aidan O’Connell is getting healthy and the Las Vegas Raiders will soon have a decision to make. Last week, Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll said he was hopeful O’Connell will be ready to return this week. Thus, the team could activate his 21-day window to remove him from the injured reserve. He has been on […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 months ago | 1 read
The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) will face the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) at 4:05 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Allegiant Stadium. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jaguars are 3-point favorites and the total is set at 43.5 points. Both teams will be fresh off their bye weeks. “Obviously no one wants to go into […]
From Big Cat Country | 3 months ago | 2 reads