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Thoughts on Las Vegas Raiders’ GM John Spytek’s presser
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek met with the media on Monday after firing coach Pete Carroll after just one season. Here are some highlights: Spytek, who was hired just days before Carroll, took responsibility for the team’s 3-14 record and said that accountability begins and ends with him. “I bear a ton of […]
Where does Pete Carroll rank among failed Las Vegas Raiders head coaches?
The Las Vegas Raiders officially made Pete Carroll a one-and-done head coach by firing Carroll on “Black Monday”. That adds to the list of failed head coaches in Las Vegas, as the next man in charge will be the organization’s sixth (including interims) since moving to the city in 2020. So, where does Carroll’s tenure […]
Are you confident Tom Brady can get the coaching hire right this time around?
Monday, when announcing that the team has fired Pete Carroll as head coach after one season, the Las Vegas made it clear general manager, John Spytek, and team part owner Tom Brady will lead the hiring process. Brady, of course, was heavily involved in hiring Carroll last year. Brady and the Raiders turned to Carroll […]
Las Vegas Raiders head coaching candidates
The Raiders made the decision to move on from Pete Carroll after an extremely disappointing 2025 season that will go down as one of the Raiders worst seasons in history, and one of the worst single seasons for an NFL franchise. The Raiders have back to back one and done head coaches and have to […]
Initial thoughts on Las Vegas Raiders firing coach Pete Carroll
The Las Vegas Raiders fired coach Pete Carroll after just one season on Monday. Here are some early thoughts on the move: It had to happen: During the offseason, the idea of Carroll going one and done in Las Vegas seemed unfathomable. Yet, as the season unfolded, it also appeared unfathomable for Carroll to come […]
Tre’von Moehrig costs Carolina Panthers a win but not NFC South
The Las Vegas Raiders managed to get their first win in about three months (and are undefeated in 2026) while securing the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft. Week 18 was kind to the Raiders, and let’s check in on how it treated a few old friends: Tre’von Moehrig, Jakobi Meyers and […]
Las Vegas Raiders fire coach Pete Carroll
It has happened again. The Las Vegas Raiders have fired another head coach, once again, creating more flux and change for a franchise in an never-ending cycle of organizational turnover. This time, the franchise has fired head coach Pete Carroll after just one season with the team. He joins Antonio Pierce as Raiders’ head coaches […]
Carlson’s boot lifts Las Vegas Raiders past Chiefs in season finale
Look, I get it. A Week 18 preview piece that focused on special teams can be easily dismissed or scoffed at. Especially when “must be on point” is used in the headline. Yet, Daniel Carlson’s 60-yard go-ahead and eventual game-winning field goal belabors the importance of quality special teams as the Las Vegas Raiders edged […]
Monday open thread
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Black Monday tracker 2026
The regular season is over and the coaching firing season is upon us. Here is the place to check all the coaching firing movement: It started Sunday night when the Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris. The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski on Monday morning. He is expected to get interest in this […]
Las Vegas Raiders give fans something to cheer while maintaining No. 1 pick against Kansas City Chiefs
Las Vegas Raiders fans haven’t had much to cheer about this season, but Week 18 finally brought some joy for Raider Nation. With the New York Giants beating the Dallas Cowboys during the morning slate of games on Sunday, Las Vegas had the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft locked up before kickoff […]
Perfect finish to a far from perfect season for Las Vegas Raiders
Sunday was definitely the best day of the Las Vegas Raiders’ miserable 2025 season. The day started when the Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft when the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys in the early window Sunday. It’s the first time the Raiders will pick first in 19 […]
Las Vegas Raiders have something to smile again on season’s final day
The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Here is everything to need to know about the contest: First quarter The Raiders won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. Charles Snowden got a sack and forced the Chiefs to go three-and-out. It was the 11th time that happened […]
Raiders updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round pick after Week 18
With the New York Giants beating the Dallas Cowboys during Sunday’s early slate in Week 18, the Las Vegas Raiders will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft regardless of what happens in the season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. Below is a look at the entire first round order, […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 schedule of opponents: Home, away matchups confirmed
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 opponents Yes, there are some benefits of finishing in last place. The three unassigned opponents are all teams that finished in last place in their respective divisions. Will it help the Raiders next year? Well, it didn’t matter in 2025 when they had a last-place schedule as well. Maybe net year […]
Las Vegas Raiders clinch first overall draft pick
The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t kickoff til 1:25 PM PT, and they will kick off with a clinched first overall pick regardless of the result vs Kansas City. Following a 34-17 victory by the New York Giants over the Dallas Cowboys pushing the Giants to 4-13 and out of contention for the first overall selection. […]
Raiders-Chiefs discussion
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Raiders vs. Chiefs: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming and more
The Las Vegas Raiders will end the regular season as they host the Kansas City Chiefs and will get the No. 1 overall draft pick in April with a loss. Here’s what you need to know about the game: Game info: Records: The Raiders are 2-14, the Chiefs are 6-10. TV Schedule Date: Sunday, Jan. 4, […]
Pete Carroll expected to coach his final game for the Raiders Sunday
The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-14 heading into Week 18 and in line for the number one pick. It has been a disastrous season for a team that expected to compete in year one with Pete Carroll. Instead, it has been an ugly result after a nasty result, week to week. This has led to […]
Raider nation has their highest confidence since Week 5
The Las Vegas Raiders are about to embark on their final game of the season, with the fanbase not looking for a victory. The Raiders are in line for the number one pick in the draft, and they have a chance to secure it with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Then […]
Stingy Chiefs defense might be last lopsided loss Las Vegas Raiders sustain
The worst team scoring points hosting the sixth stingiest defense in the league to close out the 2025 season. That’s the tale of the tape for the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs Week 18 matchup this Sunday inside Allegiant Stadium. At an average of 14.2 points per game and 227 total, Las Vegas […]
Mailbag: Will Las Vegas Raiders move on from Maxx Crosby this offseason?
We did it y’all, we made it through the 2025 Las Vegas Raiders season! Well, I guess we have one more game to get through with the Week 18 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. But it seems like none of you care about that—and rightfully so, since it’s basically a preseason game—which […]
Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs FEED topic: Which rookies will finish season strong?
Let’s be honest, there aren’t many reasons to tune into the Week 18 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs. The game has a preseason vibe to it, with the Chiefs starting third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun and the Raiders expected to split the reps behind center between Kenny Pickett and Aidan O’Connell. […]
Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs predictions
It’s time for our weekly Saturday tradition of picking Las Vegas Raiders and, yes, it’s the final time this season as it ends Sunday. It’s been a rough year for the Silver and Black as they sit 2-14. I’m 13-3 in picking their games. Yes, I thought the Raiders would win against the equally lowly […]
Las Vegas Raiders special teams must be on point even against ailing Chiefs
There was a time where, when everything else was falling apart or coming up short, special teams remained stout for the Silver & Black. Not under under Pete Carroll’s watch in 2025. This rendition of the Las Vegas Raiders is bad in all three phases of the game — a feat that many other head […]
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