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In 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense has been a tale of two halves. Facing off against the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers to open up the season, the Raiders gave up plenty of yards and points in the first half to both foes, but have been able to rally after the […]

Even Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has chimed in on the controversy surrounding NFL legend Tom Brady after he sat in the coaches’ booth of the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, was spotted wearing a headset in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on […]

Brock Bowers has been dealing with injury concerns early on in the season, but he has yet to miss a game for the Las Vegas Raiders. Although that may be the case, Bowers is still seemingly dealing with a knee injury ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Reports indicate that the […]

When a player is heralded as a surefire star and then underwhelms during his first couple of games, fans and fantasy football managers will start to get restless. Fair or not, that is how the impatient world of sports operates. The burden to succeed is even greater when said rookie is on a team rife […]

Depending on your point of view, the Washington Commanders are falling out of the elite teams, or the fraud-watch narrative is overblown. But what matters in the NFL is the next game. And here are the bold predictions for the Commanders’ contest against the Raiders in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. The Commanders […]

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady has been at the center of controversy lately. Some believe his job as an announcer for Fox is allowing him to provide crucial information to the Las Vegas Raiders, a team he co-owns. With speculation running rampant on social media, former head coach Antonio Pierce not-so-subtly calls out Brady’s antics. […]

Tom Brady’s dual position as both a Fox broadcaster and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders has stirred questions about competitive fairness. But some NFL coaches say they are not losing sleep over the issue. Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson downplayed the situation as his team prepared for a matchup with the Dallas […]

It seems Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton isn’t fazed by the fuss over Tom Brady’s dual roles as a Los Angeles Raiders minority owner and Fox broadcaster. The 48-year-old recently grabbed headlines when he was spotted in the Raiders’ coaching booth during their Week 2, 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday […]

One of the big stories for the Las Vegas Raiders over the last week was the fact that ESPN cameras caught Tom Brady in the booth with a headset on during their recent home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. The incident was noteworthy because Brady, who is a minority owner […]

Skip Bayless has never quite been known to mince words. However, this time around his target was the former New England Patriots superstar and the NFL GOAT, Tom Brady. The seven-time Super Bowl champion recently signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox as a commentator. This was followed by Brady’s purchase of a 5% […]

Bill Simmons pushed back on growing concerns over Tom Brady’s appearance in the Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching booth during Week 2, downplaying the notion that the seven-time Super Bowl champion gained an unfair advantage through his dual role as a minority owner and FOX broadcaster. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons […]

Week 2 of the NFL season started off with another statement from the Green Bay Packers that they are Super Bowl contenders and finished with a couple of scratchy Monday Night games, but plenty happened in between. From controversial calls, an overtime thriller, a reunion that didn’t quote go according to plan for Ben Johnson […]

Former New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty raised concerns Tuesday that Tom Brady’s involvement as both a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and a lead broadcaster for FOX could spark pushback from NFL teams. Speaking on ESPN’s Get Up, McCourty suggested that organizations may eventually restrict Brady’s access in light of his dual […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a masterclass win against their division rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, on Monday Night Football. Justin Herbert and Keenan Allen led the offense to 20 points. But it was the defense, led by Derwin James, that shut down Geno Smith and the Raiders, forcing him to throw three […]

On Monday, television viewers got a glimpse of Tom Brady as they had never seen before. During the Raiders/Chargers game, Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, was captured in the coaching booth wearing a headset. Immediately, questions arose as to whether the team owner had a position in the coaching booth and was potentially […]

On Monday evening, the Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 1-1 on the young 2025 NFL season with a home loss to the divisional rival Los Angeles Chargers. It was a tough evening for Geno Smith, whose electrifying performance against the New England Patriots in Week 1 turned out to be fools’ gold, at least for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders got a troubling performance from their quarterback, and it was bad enough for fans to hit the panic button. The result was a loss to the Chargers, and here are the Raiders most to blame for the ugly Week 2 setback. Smith threw three interceptions as the Raiders struggled mightily in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders may have left Monday night with more questions than answers after a 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but rookie running back Ashton Jeanty still gave fans a reason to stay glued to their screens. Jeantys’ dazzling first-half spin move put a defender on skates, earning instant replay love across […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had a miserable game on Monday, against the L.A. Chargers. Smith threw three interceptions as Las Vegas lost, 20-9. Following the game, Smith made a promise about the future. “I’m never going to make any excuses about anything,” Smith said, per ESPN. “I’ve got to be better. We’ve got […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had a chance to go 2-0 and give head coach Pete Carroll a win as a gift on his 74th birthday. But Las Vegas couldn’t get the job done in a Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders didn’t even put up a performance […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ surprising connection between minority owner Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was thrust into the spotlight during the Monday Night Football broadcast — and the NFL world is buzzing. Introduced alongside the Raiders offensive struggles in their 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the revelation exposed a deeper layer […]

The Las Vegas Raiders got good news before Monday Night Football. Brock Bowers was active, which would give quarterback Geno Smith a major outlet in the receiving game. However, things unraveled early on for Vegas. In fact, Smith threw an interception on the first play of the game. Smith went on to throw three interceptions […]

This past offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders looked towards Geno Smith to be their savior of sorts after some time of considerable quarterback uncertainty. They traded for Smith and then promptly rewarded him with a huge contract extension, announcing to the entire league that he was going to be their franchise QB for at least […]

The Las Vegas Raiders may be trailing late against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2, but rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has already delivered a moment fans won’t forget. With the game still underway and the scoreboard reading 20-9 in the fourth quarter, Jeanty’s jaw-dropping spin move has quickly become one of the top […]

It looks like Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith woke up on the wrong side of the bed on Monday. The Raiders hosted the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium, looking to get back-to-back wins at home after beating the New England Patriots in Week 1. They, however, found themselves in a huge hole early […]

Starting quarterback Geno Smith exuded confidence after a strong debut with the Las Vegas Raiders in the season opener. Smith outdueled Drake Maye to deliver a 20-13 win over the New England Patriots in Week 1. But things did not go as smoothly for the veteran quarterback at the start of the Raiders’ Monday Night […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the Los Angeles Chargers to close out Week 2. The teams will clash on Monday Night Football with each side looking to gain added momentum. Raiders fans have been waiting for an update on the status of tight end Brock Bowers. Ahead of this game, we have received […]

Tom Brady has remained incredibly busy after retirement, working as a broadcaster for Fox while also advising the Las Vegas Raiders on major decisions as a part-owner of the franchise. From the sounds of it, the future Hall of Famer might have been working on some kind of project behind the scenes for quite some […]

A year after leaving his post as the Seattle Seahawks’ head coach, Pete Carroll surprised everyone by returning to the NFL. Joining the Las Vegas Raiders as their head coach, Carroll was given another chance to prove that he’s still got the skills to lead a team in the NFL. So far, Carroll seems to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will be facing the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2, and there was some uncertainty about whether star tight end Brock Bowers would be available. It looks like he will play, but there is a catch, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “The Raiders are officially listing TE Brock Bowers (knee) […]

The Las Vegas Raiders can breathe a sigh of relief ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Star tight end Brock Bowers appears on track to shed his injury tag and face the Chargers on Sunday. After missing practice on Thursday and Friday, Bowers returned to the field on Saturday, ESPN’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders found reliability and reflection in their Week 1 win, and Jakobi Meyers was at the heart of it. Against his former team, the New England Patriots, the veteran receiver led Las Vegas with eight catches for 97 yards, then offered insight into a deeper journey—one defined by his Las Vegas homecoming, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders shocked a lot of people last Sunday when they handled the New England Patriots on the road. Geno Smith played very well and was one of the top quarterbacks of Week 1, throwing for the second-most passing yards behind only Josh Allen. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is a brilliant offensive mind […]

In Week 2 of the NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders in an AFC West rivalry matchup. The matchup is also the latest between two coaches, Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll, who have had a rivalry in the coaching ranks dating back to when both were coaching in college football. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have an injury status to keep tabs on when it comes to star tight end Brock Bowers. Bowers sustained a knee injury during the Raiders’ season-opening win over the New England Patriots on Sept. 7. He took a heavy hit to the knee late in the third quarter, ending his day […]

The Los Angeles Chargers enter Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season flying high. They finally slew the dragon that is the perennial AFC West champion, the Kansas City Chiefs. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had been 1-7 against Patrick Mahomes, despite being in nearly every game. Now Herbert and the Chargers will square off against […]

The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hampton was the second RB taken, with Boise State superstar and Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty going to the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 6 overall. Entering the season, both Hampton and Jeanty were expected […]

Several players made their debuts for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 20-13 win over the New England Patriots last Sunday afternoon, but one that could be deemed disappointing was rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. While Jeanty would score a touchdown for the Raiders in the debut, he had a relatively invisible game as head […]

After finishing 4-13 in 2024, it was clear that the Las Vegas Raiders needed a breath of fresh air. The quarterback job for the team was up in the air all season long; thus, they needed to rectify that if they were to contend in 2025. They did just that this offseason, trading for veteran […]