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Raiders shouldn’t be deterred by Jaguars’ 6th-ranked run defense

Single digit carries for Ashton Jeanty is blasphemy. Especially considering the Las Vegas Raiders spent the sixth overall pick on the Boise State running back just this past April. The high pick used demands adequate usage and giving the 21-year-old, 5-foot-8 and 208-pound tailback that kind of workload shouldn’t happen again. During the bye week […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Many fans don’t get Tyler Lockett signing

The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett this week and not all fans of the team are on board with it. This week, we asked our community members if they thought the Lockett signing was a good idea. And the majority of the answer was no. More than 60 percent of the […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

2026 Raiders Draft Scouting: Mansoor Delane

Position: Cornerback Height: 6’0 Weight: 190 Stats: 2025 (8 Games) – 33 tackles, INT, 7 PBU, 13.9% Missed Tackle | 8/25, 100 yds, 28.8 QBR allowed Class/Age: Senior, 22 Team: LSU Positives: Delane showcases an elite mind at the cornerback position to pair with high end athletic traits, technique, and ball skills. All in all, […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Raiders fans want to see a youth movement

The NFL trade deadline is in four days and Las Vegas Raiders fans want to see some moves. The team is 2-5 and could trade several players for draft picks. Many fans want to see that happen. Here are some 0f your responses: jaraider Raiders have reached Nadir = the lowest or most unsuccessful point […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Raiders must get to Trevor Lawrence

The 2-5 Las Vegas Raiders host the 4-3 Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT. Here are five keys to victory for the Raiders: Make Lawrence uncomfortable: The Raiders need to follow the Los Angeles Rams’ blueprint against Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Week 7 (Jacksonville was on its bye in […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

How much of Brian Thomas will Raiders see?

The Las Vegas Raiders have been dealing with some drama of their own with their top wide receiver as Jakobi Meyers has publicly stated he desires to be traded by Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline and he has been subject to many rumors for several weeks. The Raiders aren’t alone with some issues with a top […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Friday open thread

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The pros and cons of Raiders adding Tyler Lockett

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Projecting Eric Stokes Free Agent Market

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Submit your Week 9 mailbag questions!

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Raiders fans want Aidan O’Connell back on the roster

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. […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Tyree Wilson has made some strides, but not enough

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Oddsmakers losing confidence in Ashton Jeanty’s OROY chances

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Thursday open thread

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Devin White vs. Travis Etienne headline Raiders-Jaguars key matchups

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Brock Bowers is at full health

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 […]

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2026 Raiders Draft Scouting: Brendan Sorsby

Position: Quarterback Height: 6’3 Weight: 235 Stats: 2025 (8 Games) – 64.5%, 1826 yards, 19 TD, 1 INT, 122.5 QBR, 74 att, 428 yards, 7 TD, 3 fumbles Class/Age: RS Junior, 21 Team: Cincinnati Positives: Sorsby transferred to Cincinnati in 2024 after leaving Indiana and the 21 year old has been sensational this season for […]

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Get to know Tyler Lockett

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Brock Bowers’ greatness rudely interrupted by injury

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Time for offense to start producing

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Wednesday open thread

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about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Was signing Tyler Lockett a good idea?

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Bye week stops Raiders slide in Week 9 NFL Power Rankings

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 […]

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