Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, the 2025 sixth‑overall pick, admits the New York Jets’ defense has a tackling issue as his team prepares to face them on Oct. 25. Despite the Raiders climbing from 32nd to 7th in scoring, Jeanty’s rushing has dipped to 3.1 yards per carry (328 yards, 1 TD on 106 carries) while his receiving shines with 312 yards and three TDs on 34 catches. He hopes the Jets’ missed tackles will revive his ground game, which has stalled after a 102‑yard debut and only 226 yards over the next six games. The article also notes his comments could hint at a broader defensive weakness for the Jets.
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak warns that the Week 8 road game at the New York Jets is a make‑or‑break moment for the AFC playoff hopes. After a 3‑0 start, the Raiders have slipped to 3‑4, while the Jets sit at 2‑5. A win keeps the Raiders in the tight nine‑team race for seven playoff spots; a loss drops them to 3‑5 and could trigger trade moves before the Nov. 10 deadline. Kubiak emphasizes the importance of staying error‑free against a struggling opponent before facing a tough three‑game stretch versus the 49ers, Seahawks and Broncos.
Jonah Laulu being released by the Las Vegas Raiders signals that the team has belief in the young DT tandem of JJ Pegues and Tim Keenan III.
A recent court hearing has stalled former Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL, which seeks millions after leaked emails forced his 2021 dismissal. Judge Hardy questioned Gruden’s credibility over a missing BlackBerry that allegedly holds key evidence, noting inconsistencies in his attorneys’ explanations and refusing to grant special treatment. The judge expressed doubt that Gruden’s statements can be trusted, while analyst Mike Florio warned the case could backfire if Gruden is found hiding damaging communications. The BlackBerry dispute now threatens Gruden’s credibility and could jeopardize his claim against the league.
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The Dolphins host the Patriots in Week 8 on November 24, with the game airing locally on CBS for Florida and New England markets. Miami and surrounding areas (Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers) will see the matchup, while the rest of the nation watches the Chiefs–Broncos game. CBS also airs the Bills‑Ravens game in South Florida and the Colts‑Jaguars game up the Panhandle; FOX splits the rest of the state's slate, showing Raiders‑Jets, Vikings‑Lions, Falcons‑Buccaneers, and Cardinals‑Cowboys. Sunday Night Football features the Eagles at Commanders. The article details broadcast regions and other games across the state.
The Raiders face a pivotal stretch with five games in November, aiming to snap a four‑game losing streak against the New York Jets this Sunday. Recent roster moves and the upcoming trade deadline add excitement, and the blog invites fan questions for a new mailbag column. Readers can submit queries via comments, Twitter (@MHolder95), or email ([email protected]).
The Indianapolis Colts are having a fire sale, and the Las Vegas Raiders could jump in on the trade action for some help at wide receiver with Josh Downs.
The Raiders set a steep price for defensive end Maxx Crosby, insisting on at least two first‑round picks after a failed trade with the Ravens due to a physical concern. An NFL GM confirms the tag is firm, noting other suitors like the Eagles, 49ers and Cowboys have offered far less. Crosby, 29, turned down a Rams bid to stay in Las Vegas and is entering the final year of a $98.98 million extension, with $22.2 million due in 2027. So far in 2026 he’s logged 18 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in seven games.
After a 35–21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Las Vegas Raiders fall to four straight defeats. Defensive end Maxx Crosby bluntly says the effort isn’t enough, highlighting the unit’s failure to stop the run—Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Crosby recorded four tackles and a QB hit, but the Raiders’ defense couldn’t contain play‑action, extending a slide that began with a 30–27 loss to the Chiefs. As the skid continues, benching quarterback Kirk Cousins becomes a hot topic among coaches and fans.
In a 35-21 home loss to the Rams, the Raiders’ 2025 draft class showed mixed results. First‑round tight end Brock Bowers logged 65 of 66 offensive snaps, catching six passes for 73 yards on eight targets, while second‑rounder Jackson Powers‑Johnson was benched in favor of third‑round pick Caleb Rogers and saw only four special‑team plays. Third‑round tackle D.J. Glaze started at right tackle, and fifth‑round defensive lineman Tommy Eichenberg posted a career‑high 43 defensive snaps but struggled against the run. Sixth‑round rookie Dylan Laube didn’t see offensive action but continued his kick‑return surge, leading the league with a 31.1‑yard average on 38‑ and 42‑yard returns.
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty talked down a bit on the New York Jets' run defense ahead of Week 8, writing a check that he must cash.
Second‑year Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway returned from a concussion in Week 7 and recorded his first sack of the season against Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, marking his fifth career sack. The South Carolina‑produced fourth‑round pick now has five sacks in his first 15 games, tying Chester McGlockton for the second‑most by a Raider defensive tackle in that span, trailing only Roderick Coleman (six). The piece also notes the Raiders’ No. 13 slot in the 2027 draft and links to fan community features.
After a 3‑0 start, the Las Vegas Raiders have dropped four straight, falling to Kansas City, New England, Buffalo and Los Angeles. Defensive end Maxx Crosby blames the run‑defense collapse on a lack of attitude and energy, urging teammates to “whoop a‑**” and improve second‑half effort. He says the Raiders must study film and revive the aggression that fueled early wins. The Raiders aim to snap the skid against the New York Jets on Sunday before a daunting stretch that includes the 49ers, Seahawks, Broncos and Browns.
The Las Vegas Raiders may potentially be shaking up the offensive line again and putting Trey Zuhn III at RG. This could be the one that actually solves things.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty thinks his team will benefit in Week 8 by what he described as a lack of effort from the New York Jets run defense.
Garrett Wilson says he’d trade the Jets for a chance to win, reigniting speculation as New York eyes a fourth first‑round pick. At 2‑5, the Jets could become sellers before the Nov. 10 deadline, and six clubs are circling: the Raiders, Ravens, Chiefs, Vikings, Bears and others. Each team needs a play‑making receiver to boost a lagging offense or complement a star QB, making Wilson a prime target to reshape a contender’s passing game.
The Las Vegas Raiders are way healthier than the New York Jets on the initial Week 8 injury report, but they can't be lulled to sleep with reinforcements coming.
After a 3-0 start, the Las Vegas Raiders have slipped to 3-4, falling into the AFC’s lower half following a 0-4 stretch. Coach Klint Kubiak confirms the team is actively exploring trade‑deadline options, with names like Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby, Jackson Powers‑Johnson and Isaiah Pola‑Mao circulating. While fans pressure Kubiak to replace Cousins with rookie Fernando Mendoza, the coach sticks with the veteran quarterback, who threw for 295 yards and two TDs in a 35-21 loss to the Rams. With a four‑year playoff drought looming, the Raiders aim to turn the tide before the Oct. 31 deadline.
Count Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty among those are unimpressed by Aaron Glenn’s New York Jets defense. Speaking to the media ahead of his team’s Week 8 trip to MetLife Stadium, Jeanty took a direct shot at New York’s defense. “Yeah, I think we can definitely get the run game going [this week]. ...
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Raiders first‑round pick running back Ashton Jeanty taunts the New York Jets defense ahead of their Week 8 matchup, claiming the Jets’ run‑stopper unit is “inconsistent” and reluctant to tackle. Jeanty, who averages just 3.1 yards per carry (49th in the league) and plays for a Raiders rushing attack ranked 31st, challenged the Jets—who allow 127.7 rushing yards per game (24th overall)—to prove him wrong. The comment, delivered to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, adds fuel to the pre‑game narrative between the two teams.
After the Raiders' fourth straight loss, NFL legend Kurt Warner suggests veteran Kirk Cousins could be benched for rookie Fernando Mendoza. Warner, on the Rich Eisen Show, says the team may need to speed up Mendoza's development as they fall out of playoff contention. Cousins, who posted 1,877 yards, 16 TDs and five interceptions and led the team to a 3‑0 start, remains the starter per coach Klint Kubiak, who praises his play but vows to fix red‑zone and third‑quarter issues. Mendoza saw limited action against the Patriots, and analysts like Daniel Jeremiah project a 10‑game window before he could earn QB1 duties. The article weighs the timing of a potential switch amid mounting pressure.
Bills right tackle Spencer Brown opened up about the back injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Rams and the aggressive pain‑management protocol that kept him on the field for the Las Vegas Raiders game. He joked he took “enough drugs to sedate a small elephant,” a treatment cleared by the NFL, and said coach Joe Brady trusts him to be ready whenever. Brown missed Wednesday’s practice, remains questionable for the upcoming Ravens matchup, and the Bills could turn to Tylan Grable if the issue lingers. The team aims to protect its 5‑1 record heading into the AFC North clash at Highmark Stadium.
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Derek Carr says he would have signed a waiver to forfeit his injury guarantees just to play the Raiders' final two games of the 2022 season. After coach Josh McDaniels benched Carr in favor of Jarrett Stidham, Carr explained on the Get Got Pod that he’d have done anything to finish the year, even risk his $32.9 million 2023 salary and $7.5 million of 2024. The move protected the franchise from a $40.4 million guarantee if Carr were injured. Carr finished the season 6‑9, with 3,522 yards, 24 TDs, 14 INTs, and a Pro Bowl nod, then was released in February 2023, later signing with the Saints before retiring in 2025.