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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has become one of the stars of the team. He has been so dependable downfield for the Derek Carr-led Raiders offense, but that’s not the only reason why Raiders fans should feel great about him. In a recent Twitter post, Darren Waller shared the great news that he […]

The Minnesota Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders are on a collision course this Sunday, with the Vikings looking to take off the right foot in the 2022 NFL preseason with a road win. With that said, here are three big predictions for the Vikings in this Week 1 preseason showdown in Las Vegas. *Watch […]

A rematch of Super Bowl XI will be at front and center of the football universe on Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings square off with the Las Vegas Raiders to begin each team’s preseason schedule. Feel free to join us for our NFL preseason odds series, where our Vikings-Raiders prediction and pick will be revealed. […]

Henderson, Nevada – Another week of training camp is wrapping up for the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s been a long week, filled with new players joining the organization and rumors circulating around starters. Now, the week is coming to an end as Las Vegas preps for their second preseason contest. As the Raiders get ready […]

In 2001, New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan “sacked” his buddy Brett Favre in a Week 17 loss to the Green Bay Packers. That gave the football-player-turned-TV-personality 22.5 sacks, breaking New York Jets’ legend Mark Gastineau’s 1984 single-season NFL sack record of 22.0. Last season, Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt tied Strahan’s mark, and […]

You never know what to expect in terms of playing time during the NFL preseason. Some teams utilize their stars on a consistent basis, while other high-profile players don’t even suit up. Some coaches reveal their plans while others keep it to themselves. Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels recently dropped a snarky comment when […]

The Las Vegas Raiders received a positive report after initial troubling news. Star tight end Darren Waller, who had been held out of training camp due to a hamstring ailment, is reportedly expected to be fine, per Adam Schefter. Hamstring injuries tend to be tricky. Sometimes, they are harmless and simply require rest. But in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Randall Cunningham as team chaplain in 2020. Last month, the former Philadelphia Eagles star surprisingly left the organization. Now, Cunningham has opened up about the decision to leave. Speaking with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Cunningham said he felt there was writing on the wall that it was time to […]

The NFL training camp fights continued on Tuesday. There have already been a number of brawls and brush-ups including a recent one at New York Giants training camp. But this time, it was the Las Vegas Raiders who got into it, per Raiders reporter Vincent Bonsignore. The fight originated as a result of brewing tension between […]

Roquan Smith is one of the premier linebackers across the NFL. The 25-year-old has led the Bears in tackles in each of the last four seasons which is the entirety of the time he has been in the NFL. Serving as one of the true cornerstones of the franchise, Chicago has counted largely on his […]

With an offseason that can only be described as magical, the Las Vegas Raiders were able to extend their franchise quarterback, give Pro Bowlers Hunter Renfrow and Maxx Crosby second-contracts, and acquire the best receiver in football – Davante Adams. The team was also able to sign first-team All-Pro Chandler Jones, and trade Yannick Ngakoue […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is quickly emerging as one of the most talented wideouts in the NFL. He made a name for himself alongside Joe Burrow for a Bengals team that went all the way to the Super Bowl last year. However, is Ja’Marr Chase better than Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels opened up the floodgates of speculation when he utilized starting running back Josh Jacobs far more than people expected in the franchise’s first preseason contest, the Hall of Fame Game, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Immediately after the contest, rumors began to swirl, with many believing the Raiders were […]

It’s early August and that can only mean one thing. It is time for fantasy football managers to start preparing for the upcoming season. Fantasy football has become a billion dollar business annually, with money and punishments exchanging hands and being doled out every season. The quarterback position is always deep and should be treated […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had a surprising inclusion in Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While most starters were sidelined for the extra exhibition game, starting running back Josh Jacobs was active and saw some action during the preseason clash. His inclusion in the Hall of Fame game resulted in some speculation […]

Hunter Renfrow was one of the breakout stars from the 2021 NFL season. The 2019 fifth-round draft pick took full advantage of the Raiders having very little playmaking talent on their roster, and ended up being one of quarterback Derek Carr’s favorite targets throughout the season. Renfrow was an afterthought for many fantasy managers when […]

Thursday night was the NFL’s annual Hall of Fame game, and the Las Vegas Raiders walked away victorious. Jarrett Stidham looked phenomenal. Zamir White looked as advertised. Josh Jacobs looked out of this world. Wait, Josh Jacobs? Why would the proven starter be out on the field during Las Vegas’ first preseason contest? Head coach […]

Canton, OH – The wait is finally over. After a sixth-month Hiatus, NFL football has returned.. Or at least the preseason has. On Thursday, the Las Vegas Raiders opened up the 2022 NFL [pre]season with a contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Canton, Ohio. Here, we saw the first-overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft […]

The Hall of Fame game is the most meaningless of all preseason games. It is a fourth preseason game for two organizations that kicks off less than two weeks after training camp opens for most teams. In the 2022 version, Jacksonville starters like Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, and Josh Allen didn’t partake. Neither did Las […]

Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars played out as many would have expected, with plenty of reserve players getting action in the preseason’s first game. However, many didn’t expect to see Raiders running back and projected starter Josh Jacobs out on the field playing meaningful snaps […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were in Canton on Thursday night to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL’s first preseason game of the 2022 season. The Raiders came out victorious in the Hall of Fame Game, besting Jacksonville by a score of 27-11. Jarrett Stidham started off as the Raiders’ first quarterback, leading Las Vegas deep […]

The Las Vegas Raiders might just have dropped a massive hint about the future of running back Josh Jacobs with the team. In the Raiders’ Thursday night Hall of Game game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Canton, Jacobs has been playing as though is being showcased by Las Vegas for potential trade suitors. It’s not […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made a splash in the offseason and are trying to establish themselves as one of the better teams in the AFC. The Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars will play in the 2022 Hall of Fame Game later Thursday night. The NFL is back and now is the best time to start paying […]

The NFL is back, baby! On Thursday, August 4, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in Canton, Ohio, the new NFL season officially kicks off with the 2022 Hall of Fame Game. The NFL preseason opener pits Josh McDaniels’ Las Vegas Raiders against Doug Pederson’s Jacksonville Jaguars and gives fans their first opportunity to check out these […]

Ladies and gentlemen, football is finally back! After months of being deprived of the sport that makes the world go round, the Jacksonville Jaguars will face off with the Las Vegas Raiders in the Hall of Fame Game to kick off the 2022 NFL preseason. Join us for our NFL odds series, where our Jaguars-Raiders […]

When you speak of fantasy football studs at the tight end position, you are most likely referring to the likes of George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Mark Andrews of the Baltimore Ravens, but Darren Waller of the Las Vegas Raiders should also be in that […]

If you’re a fan of the Silver and Black, you likely can’t wait to see the Raiders take the field, watching Derek Carr throw to his new weapon Davante Adams. You’ll get your chance to see that happen, Raider Nation, but first comes training camp. The Las Vegas Raiders have been putting in work through […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made arguably the biggest trade in their franchise history this offseason. They traded for All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams, helping solidify the Raiders as one of the most potent offensive attacks in the NFL. Adams might be the new guy in town, but he certainly doesn’t mind poking fun at his […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready to play the NFL’s first scrimmage game of the ’22 season. This Thursday, the Raiders will be playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in Canton to kickoff the preseason. While the Silver and Black get ready for their first contest this season, Josh McDaniels and the Raiders have released the […]

Is Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs ready to raid in the 2022 NFL season? Josh Jacobs received 306 touches from Las Vegas in 15 games in 2020. In 2021, his window of opportunity shrunk by 11.4 percent, but he still managed 1,120 total yards and nine touchdowns on 271 touches. He also set […]

Sunday’s practice was off to a great start for the Las Vegas Raiders. Alex Leatherwood was on his A-game after controversial takes surrounding the right tackle on Saturday. Nate Hobbs continued his campaign to be a leading figure in the Raiders’ secondary, while the receiving unit continued to flourish as a whole. With things heating […]

While training camp is still relatively young, the Las Vegas Raiders received some less-than-ideal news on the first day of August, as, according to Field Yates, the team has placed linebacker Micah Kiser on season-ending IR with an as-of-yet unspecified leg injury. Raiders LB Micah Kiser has been placed on IR and is out for […]

Derek Carr has been around for quite some time now. He’s shared the field with more than a few teammates, and he’s pretty much seen it all in the eight years he’s been in the league. Be that as it may, there are still some things that continue to amaze the Las Vegas Raiders star […]

The Las Vegas Raiders fielded an All-Pro and Pro Bowl alternate edge rushing duo in 2021. Despite the big success from the pair, the team decided to push for an upgrade, acquiring ’19 Defensive Player of the Year runner up Chandler Jones. Now with two All-Pros going after opposing quarterbacks, the edge rushing unit in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a ton of positive developments during the team’s 2022 training camp. Between undrafted free agent linebacker Darien Butler, right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and wideout Tyron Johnson, there’s been no shortage of under-the-radar players who have shined through camp. Unfortunately, not everything in camp has ended on a positive note […]

Davante Adams is one of the most intriguing fantasy players heading into the 2022 NFL season. Adams has consistently been a dominant receiver in the NFL and in fantasy but is on a new team this year. Adams was traded from the Green Bay Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason. This reunites […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of training camp as the franchise prepares for the regular season. After a strong offseason, this team is shaping up to be one of the best in the league. On Thursday though, head coach Josh McDaniels was seen lighting up Malcolm Koonce in practice, as he nearly […]

As training camp roars on in Las Vegas, things get real with Raiders players breaking out the pads for the first time. Just one day after hosting an indoor practice, many significant events began developing on Wednesday. For Raider Nation, a lot of these events are exciting. Offensively, one unexpected wideout has his teammates singing […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was recently asked about the transition from Aaron Rodgers to Derek Carr at quarterback. Adams said it will be an adjustment going from one Hall of Famer to another. On Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers was asked about playing without Davante Adams on the Packers. And in hilarious fashion, Rodgers […]