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The Las Vegas Raiders have invested on a lot on their offensive line in recent drafts and they will need these young players will be counted on to perform. One thing they have going in their favor with a couple of these players is they came into the NFL with major playing experience on the […]
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Fernando Mendoza is the shiny new item in the toy box while grizzled veteran Kirk Cousins provides a familiar insurance policy of sorts in the quarterback room. And the Las Vegas Raiders couldn’t be happier. It’s those two signal callers that’ll be one of the focal points of the Silver & Black’s offseason and we’ll […]
When the Las Vegas Raiders selected former Arizona defensive backs Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson in the 2026 NFL draft, they weren’t just adding a couple of safeties to the roster. The Raiders got a pair of team captains to help lead the charge for the organization’s rebuild. To get a better understanding of Stukes’ […]
The NFL will release regular-season schedule Thursday at 5 p.m. Let’s look at some key components of the schedule as it pertains to the Las Vegas Raiders. To recap, here are the Raiders’ 2026 opponents. The Raiders have the seventh toughest schedule based on last season’s results: Home Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles […]
The 2026 NFL schedule will be released Thursday. What game are you most looking forward to? Here is the Raiders’ 2026 list of opponents: Home Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks Tennessee Titans Away Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Arizona Cardinals […]
One of the Las Vegas Raiders made wholesale changes this offense was because the offense was simply dreadful in 2025. How bad was it? This recent X post by NFL analyst Warren Sharp has you answer. The Raiders scored 41 percent of their total 2025 points in the second half was losing. It was the […]
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While the NFL doesn’t release the 2026 schedule until Thursda at 5 p.m. PST, we do know who the Las Vegas Raiders’ opponents will be for next season. Also, the offseason is winding down now that free agency and the draft are in the rearview mirror. So, while we don’t know the specific dates the […]
The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2026 NFL draft with a thin secondary and added four defensive backs to solve that problem, including former Arizona safety Dalton Johnson. The fifth-round pick may fill more of a backup role in Las Vegas, but he can at least bring a ton of versatility off the bench. Last […]
The Las Vegas Raiders invested on their offense this off-season adding veterans Spencer Burford, Jalen Nailor, Kirk Cousins, Tyler Linderbaum, Dareke Young, and Connor Hayward to the offensive side of the ball after spending heavily on defense. Additionally, the Raiders drafted future franchise QB Fernando Mendoza first overall, added receiver Malik Benson, and runningback Mark […]
At the Las Vegas Raiders’ recent rookie minicamp there was tangible evidence that there is, at least, a chance that cornerback Jermod McCoy will be ready to play during the 2026 season. McCoy, a fourth-round pick from Tennessee, was limited in practice during the minicamp. McCoy who tumbled in the draft due to health concerns. […]
The Las Vegas Raiders owner has had a busy weekend, with the Las Vegas Aces ring ceremony and induction into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame. He has become a staple in the Vegas area, but the original reason he moved there hasn’t been as successful. The Raiders have a 39-62 record since moving […]
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The battle is simple in concept: The grizzled aging veteran looking to recapture former glory versus an intriguing and accurate (but older) undrafted free agent. That’s the easiest way to sum up the upcoming Las Vegas Raiders kicking competition between Matt Gay and Kansei Matsuzawa. But the battle between the 32-year-old Gay and 27-year-old Matsuzawa […]
The Las Vegas Raiders owner, Mark Davis, took over the franchise back in 2011 after the death of his father. While the team has only seen two winning seasons during his tenure, Davis has increased the organization’s value with the move to Las Vegas. Moving to Las Vegas also gave Davis an opportunity to become […]
Where’s the beef? The classic line from the old-school 1980s Wendy’s commercial is quite apt for the Las Vegas Raiders as the team embarks on the upcoming 2026 campaign. Because that statement can be directly linked to the Silver & Black’s nose tackle spot — a position that has elevated importance due to defensive coordinator […]
Excitement is still high surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 NFL draft class, but the Raiders’ roster still has a few holes. That’s one of our focuses for this week’s mailbag, as well as beginning to look ahead at the upcoming season. Q: What is the weakest link on the defense currently (position, not player), […]
The Las Vegas Raiders raised some eyebrows during free agency by signing former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor to a three-year, $35.03 million contract. Nearly $12 million a year is a hefty price tag for a wideout who has never had more than 30 catches and 450 yards in a single season. Granted, not […]
“Brock Bowers is WR1”. That’s the popular retort when the topic of the Las Vegas Raiders lacking a true top wide receiver when Klint Kubiaks offense is discussed. Bowers does provide the Silver & Black an elite, position-versatile playmaker at tight end. And it’s that hybrid nature of what the 23-year-old brings to the table […]
While the Las Vegas Raiders used the sixth overall selection on running back Ashton Jeanty last year, the offense headed into the 2026 NFL draft needing to find a complement for Jeanty in the backfield. General manager John Spytek found one in the fourth round, adding former Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. to the […]
It’s May. The NFL season is coming up. Yet, still, it sees so far a away. This week, for our Tuesday Community Question, we asked our members what they want to see the Las Vegas Raiders do next. There are some, varied answers. Here are some of your responses: Adds99 Training training training – rawhide! […]
The NFL draft and the heavy-lifting period of free-agency is over and the Las Vegas Raiders have done a lot of work as they have begun their rebuild in earnest. Still, like every team, Las Vegas still has some holes to fill and some need areas. So, Raiders’ general manager John Spytek still has some […]
We often talk about complimentary football and that’s something that was lacking for the Las Vegas Raiders’ in 2025. Yes, many things went wrong last season and the lack of complimentary football was one of them. The Raiders’ lagged in overall special-teams play and they weren’t dynamic when it came to creating turnovers. Those issues, […]
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