The Raiders fell 33-30 to the Bills in Week 6, prompting a deep dive into their receiving corps. Tre Tucker led the team with 46 snaps, hauling in five catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns – his best effort yet. Jalen Nailor, back from a concussion, managed just one catch for nine yards on four targets after a $35 million contract. Cody White saw limited action (14 snaps) with no receptions, while rookie Malik Benson and Dareke Young were largely unused. Overall, Las Vegas favored tight ends and backs, delivering 82 targets versus only 41 to its wide receivers in the past three games.
The Las Vegas Raiders struggled to get Brock Bowers involved consistently in Week 6 because of the Buffalo Bills' game plan. But he still produced in a big way.
NFL Senior Vice President of Football & International Communications, Michael Signora, announced that the NFL has reduced Bills S Sam Franklin‘s one-game suspension to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct. Franklin was suspended for spitting at an opponent in Week 6 against the Raiders. He will now be available when Buffalo returns from their bye […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders, after a 3-0 start, have stumbled to 3-3 in a pivotal eight‑game stretch. With back‑to‑back wins against 2-4 Los Angeles Rams and New York Jets looming, they can climb to 5-3 and regain a playoff cushion before facing the 6‑0 49ers, 3‑3 Seahawks and 4‑2 Broncos. The blog notes the Raiders have only beaten teams with a combined 2‑15 record while losing to squads at 14‑3, highlighting the need to capitalize on the upcoming games to avoid slipping out of contention.
The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive tackle unit has been a sore spot during the three-game losing streak, and it could be an issue throughout the 2026 NFL season.
The Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders meet Sunday, Oct. 25 at Allegiant Stadium in a matchup that carries different stakes for each side.
Los Angeles Rams star wideout Puka Nacua suffers a likely minor calf injury, leaving his Week 7 availability against the Las Vegas Raiders uncertain, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With the Rams slipping to 2‑4 and fellow receiver Davante Adams already out with a hamstring rupture, the team may have to rely on second‑year receiver Konata Mumpfield—who logged 93 yards and a TD in Week 3 when Nacua was sidelined—as the primary target. Tight ends Tyler Higbee and Colby Parkinson, plus pass‑catching back Kyren Williams, are expected to see increased usage, while top tight end Terrance Ferguson stays on IR.
Rams wideout Puka Nacua sustains a minor calf strain in Thursday's practice, leaving his Week 7 availability against the Las Vegas Raiders uncertain. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says the injury is minor, but team officials have not confirmed whether he'll play Sunday. Nacua, 25, has been productive when healthy—42 catches for 497 yards and a rushing TD in four games, including a career‑best 17‑catch, 138‑yard effort versus Buffalo. The injury comes as teammate Davante Adams lands on IR with a hamstring issue, thinning the Rams' receiving corps. The Raiders rank 24th in pass defense, so Nacua could be a top‑10 PPR option if cleared, while backups like Konata Mumpfield serve as flex alternatives.
The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) host the Los Angeles Rams (2-4) at 1:25 p.m. PT on Sunday, and five factors will decide the outcome. Raiders must curb Rams’ playmaker Puka Nacua, halt a streak of allowing 30‑plus points per game, and protect the line of scrimmage against a battered Rams front. Improving red‑zone efficiency and using tight end Brock Bowers early are also critical. New defensive coordinator Rob Leonard faces his toughest test yet as the Rams lead the league with 644 total yards.
Predicting the results of the Las Vegas Raiders' next 3 games during the 2026 NFL season as they look to right the ship and end their 3-game losing streak.
With Davante Adams out and Puka Nacua nursing a calf injury, the Los Angeles Rams must turn to veteran receiver Tutu Atwell against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 23. The author predicts Atwell will become Matthew Stafford’s primary target, hauling in a career‑high 12 catches for 143 yards. He also forecasts a 180‑yard rushing day for Kyren Williams, a second‑half defensive shutout, two sacks from edge rusher Wesley Bailey, and the Rams holding off any punts until the fourth quarter. These five bold calls set the stage for a must‑win road battle.
The Las Vegas Raiders' splits and usage with the running back room was perfect in Week 6, but Mike Washington Jr.'s injury could alter that for Week 7.
The Las Vegas Raiders aim to snap a three‑game losing streak against the Los Angeles Rams after a 3‑0 start, with rookie tight end Michael Mayer poised to replicate his breakout Week 6 effort—95 receiving yards, his best game since entering the NFL. Offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko praised Mayer’s work ethic, leadership, and on‑field production, calling him a "valuable piece" for the team's future success. Janocko highlighted Mayer’s habit of sitting front‑row in meetings and his meticulous preparation, suggesting his role will only grow as the Raiders seek consistent offense.
4 matchups that could decide the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the battered Los Angeles Rams in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
Las Vegas Raiders are still searching for answers after a 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 18. Kirk Cousins threw for 313 yards in that game, yet Las Vegas fell short and dropped to 3-3. With the trade deadline less than three weeks away, one new idea aims to help that offense. It […]
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to full participation at Thursday’s practice, a welcome development for the team ahead of its Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Bowers was limited on Wednesday because of hamstring and calf injuries. He missed the first two games of the 2026 season after undergoing a […]
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Broncos Broncos QB Bo Nix was asked if there was a mental hurdle still with his ankle: “I’d be lying if I said no. … I’m not scared. I’m not physically worried. I just think there’s something to the sport. All guys, when they come back from an injury, it’s just doing it one day […]
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The Los Angeles Rams could be without several key players against the Las Vegas Raiders, as cornerback Trent McDuffie and linebacker Nate Landman missed another practice while wide receiver Puka Nacua was limited with a calf injury. According to Sarah Barshop, McDuffie remained out with a groin injury, while Landman continued to miss practice due […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders' trade deadline wish list, which includes the top 5 realistic targets for them ahead of Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
Los Angeles Rams star wideout Puka Nacua exits Thursday’s practice with a calf injury and is listed as limited, putting his availability for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders in doubt. The Rams are already wrestling with Davante Adams’ 6‑10‑week absence, plus IR moves for Kobie Turner, Poona Ford, kicker Blake Grupe (torn ACL), and the uncertain status of Trent McDuffie and Nate Landman. Nacua’s injury adds to what officials deem the franchise’s worst injury week, raising questions about the Rams’ offensive options for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Star edge rusher Nick Bosa is reportedly targeting a return against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 8, giving the team a potential boost coming out of its bye week. According to Mike Zenitz of CBS Sports, there is a high level of optimism that Bosa will be ready to return to game action against […]
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There’s a “high level of optimism” in San Francisco’s building that DE Nick Bosa will be able to return against the Raiders following the team’s bye week, according to Matt Zenitz. Bosa has been out since the second week of the season dealing with a calf injury. Bosa, 28, is a former first-round pick of […]
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There's reportedly a "high level of optimism" that 49ers DE Nick Bosa will return from his calf injury in Week 9 against the Raiders at Levi's Stadium.
After six games, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has doubled the offense’s output from last season, ranking sixth in NFL scoring with 162 points (27 per game). Yet the team’s red‑zone efficiency stalls at just 52.2% (12 touchdowns on 23 trips), ranking 21st and contributing to three straight losses, including a 33‑30 defeat to Buffalo. Kubiak blames missed execution, penalties, and a lack of effective power‑run plays, while quarterback Kirk Cousins agrees the Raiders must convert more first‑and‑goal opportunities. Improving red‑zone performance could turn close games into wins as Las Vegas sits 3‑3.
Philadelphia added Neal, Jaydon Blue and Anfernee Orji to its practice squad and waived E.J. Jenkins. The Giants released Neal in August, and the Raiders cut him from their practice squad Monday.