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Is Jalen Hurts or Kevin Patullo more to blame for Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive struggles?
The Week 15 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Philadelphia Eagles features a couple of teams who are searching for answers, but in different ways. The Raiders have several problems that won’t be solved until the offseason, while the Eagles are trying to end their offensive woes before a potential playoff run. To […]
3rd downs brutal for Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, defense
The visible frustration from Maxx Crosby as the Denver Broncos converted third downs is common place for the Silver & Black. When the Las Vegas Raiders energetic defensive end — who rarely leaves the field, by the way — lifts his arms up as the defense as a whole is ran ragged as it can […]
Las Vegas Raiders-Philadelphia Eagles FEED Topic: Can Darien Porter continue to ascend?
With the combination of the Las Vegas Raiders playing for the future and Kyu Blu Kelly suffering a season-ending injury, rookie cornerback Darien Porter is expected to see an even bigger role on the Raiders’ defense over the next four weeks. Kelly and Porter were splitting reps during the last few games, and the latter […]
It’s Kenny Pickett time
As been expected all week, the Las Vegas Raiders will start backup quarterback Kenny Pickett on Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles. Raiders’ starting quarterback missed all week of practice with shoulder and back injuries. Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll made it official Friday by saying Pickett will play. Carroll added that there is a good […]
Raiders roster 2025: Getting to know Chigozie Anusiem
The Las Vegas Raiders signed cornerback Chigozie Anusiem to their 53-man roster this week. Let’s take a closer look at Anusiem: Size: 6-1, 200 pounds. NFL experience: Anusiem said signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He didn’t make the roster, but was signed to the practice squad. The Cleveland […]
Cold weather games? Sure, why not?
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to play their one cold-weather game this season, Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles. It should be below 30 degrees, so we thought we’d use this week’s Tuesday Community Question topic to ask if fans enjoy attending cold-weather games. Here are some of your responses: Sess If you don’t drink, […]
Las Vegas Raiders must not let Philadelphia Eagles offense going
The Las Vegas Raiders playing at the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. PT. Here are five keys of victory for Raiders: Stop the Eagles offense: The Eagles’ offense has struggled at times this season. Still, the unit is loaded with talent and the Raiders’ defense has been getting gutted lately. allowing […]
Las Vegas Raiders can’t establish a home-field advantage
There is no doubt that Allegiant Stadium is a beautiful facility. It’s a treat to step in it every time. But, the reality is, it has yet to become a productive home for the Las Vegas Raiders in terms of the bottom line of professional football — -wins and losses. The Raiders are just 20-29 […]
Friday open thread
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Kenny Pickett takes another step toward starting Sunday
Thursday was not the day for Geno Smith. Wednesday, Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Smith, the Raiders’ starting quarterback, was “day-to-day” with shoulder and back issues. Thursday, Smith missed practice for a second straight day and it appears even more likely, barring a sudden change, that backup Kenny Pickett will play at the […]
In an awful 2025 season, Las Vegas Raiders are not without bright spots
There’s no sugar coating it: The Las Vegas Raiders’ inaugural season of the Pete Carroll and John Spytek era is atrocious. Normally, a head coach and general manager are given both leeway and a mulligan in Year 1. And this should’ve been the case with Carroll and Spytek in their respective roles as head honcho […]
Week 15 NFL Picks: Las Vegas Raiders-Philadelphia Eagles predictions, Silver and Black Pride’s Pick’em competition
There are four games left on the Las Vegas Raiders’ schedule, so we’re officially into the last month of the 2025 season, with a Week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles upcoming. However, we’ll keep the Silver and Black Pride Pick’em competition going through the Super Bowl, giving us something to look forward to during […]
Las Vegas Raiders Mailbag
Q: Is Mendoza an easy first round pick for the Raiders, if they are 2 or 3 should they trade up to 1? Mendoza will be the first overall pick this season if the team holding the 1.1 is a team searching for a QB which it looks could be possible with the Titans victory […]
Las Vegas Raiders flounder into final quarter of season
The Las Vegas Raiders are heading into the final quarter of the 2025 NFL season (the 17-game schedule messes with the math) at 2-11. Let’s take a quick review of the last quarter and what it means for the final four games of the season. Quick summary of the third quarter: More of the same. […]
Submit your Week 15 mailbag questions!
We’ve made it to the last month of the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 season! While the Raiders have a Week 15 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, the offseason is officially on the horizon. So, feel free to drop any 2026 NFL draft and free agency questions for this week’s mailbag. As always, anything […]
Tyree Wilson play time keeps going down
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 draft class fared in a 24-17 home loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday and ahead to Week 15’s road game at the Philadelphia Eagles. Tyree Wilson: The No. 7 overall draft pick is still seeing his play time decrease. He a season-low 23 […]
Eagles have seen Kenny Pickett win before
If Kenny Pickett, indeed, will make his starting debut for the Las Vegas Raiders, they’re opponent will likely not take him lightly. The Philadelphia Eagles have seen him up close and now he played a positive role in their Super Bowl-winning season last year. Raiders’ starting quarterback Geno Smith didn’t practice Wednesday because of a […]
Brock Bowers is so consistent
The isn’t a lot of things to be excited about when it comes to the las Vegas Raiders. However, Brock Bowers is an exception. The second-year tight end is a sublime talent and he has already established himself as one of the best, most consistent players ever at his position. Sunday, a home loss to […]
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What Darien Porter can build on from performance against Denver Broncos
Starting with the Week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Las Vegas Raiders are starting to give their rookies more opportunities to build some momentum heading into next season. Cornerback Darien Porter is one of the most significant 2025 draftees to see the field more often, recording 69 total snaps against the Broncos, and […]
Geno Smith reportedly unlikely to play at Eagles Sunday
It appears the Las Vegas Raiders will have Kenny Pickett at quarterback, not starter Geno Smith, Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles. NFL Media reported Wednesday morning that Smith was unlikely to play Sunday and Pickett would start. Smith departed Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter with a right shoulder injury. He […]
Darien Porter faces top tier wide receiver duo in Las Vegas Raiders-Philadelphia Eagles Week 15 key matchups
It’s Week 15 and the Las Vegas Raiders have just four more games to evaluate their roster heading into the offseason. So, this Sunday’s contest against the Philadelphia Eagles is one of the final opportunities for the Raiders’ youngsters to show the front office what they can bring to the table. With that, let’s get […]
Revisiting Thomas Booker-Jakorian Bennett trade
Early in training camp, the Las Vegas Raiders acquired defensive tackle Thomas Booker in a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles for cornerback Jakorian Bennett. With the Raiders visiting the Eagles on Sunday, let’s look at how the deal has fared for both sides so far: Booker history: Booker, 6-3, 301 pounds, played in 27 regular-season […]
Las Vegas Raiders Reacts Survey Week 15: Team Confidence
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-11 after seven losses in a row. It has left fans […]
Brock Bowers plays every snap
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft class fared in a 24-17 home loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday and ahead to Week 15’s road game at the Philadelphia Eagles. Brock Bowers: The first-round pick played every offensive snap Sunday for the first time in his career. He had […]
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