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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 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders looked sharp on Sunday, defeating the New England Patriots on the road, 20-13. Newly acquired quarterback Geno Smith had a great debut in the Silver and Black, completing 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards with one touchdown and one interception. But not everything was rosy during the Week 1 win. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback wasted no time making history in silver and black. In his Raiders debut, Geno Smith threw for 362 yards on 24-of-34 passing with one touchdown and one interception, setting a new franchise record for most passing yards in a debut. The mark surpassed Dan Pastorini’s 317 yards in 1980. Smith’s performance […]

The Las Vegas Raiders showed a jubilant side on Sunday for the seventh time since 2015. But Pete Carroll and Geno Smith this time led the Week 1 win. Collaborating to prevail against a feisty New England Patriots team. The franchise improved to 7-3 in their last 10 season openers. Only now the new head […]

In search of a long-term contract resolution, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason. But with his request not being granted, Meyers is poised to command a major role in Las Vegas’ offense throughout the 2025 campaign. That was certainly true in Week 1. Meyers led […]

The New England Patriots opened their season at home against the Las Vegas Raiders, and it played out almost exactly as predicted. The expectation was for a hard-fought, defensive game with both quarterbacks flashing potential but not many offensive fireworks. That part held. However, while the bold call was that the Las Vegas Raiders would […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2025 NFL season with more intrigue than at any point in recent memory. After a busy offseason that included hiring Pete Caroll, trading for quarterback Geno Smith, and adding potential breakout star Ashton Jeanty, expectations are climbing. The roster has improved, but questions still linger about the secondary and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New England Patriots 20-13 in Foxboro in Week 1. Ashton Jeanty scored his first career touchdown, and the Vegas defense scrambled Drake Maye to secure the win. But late in the game, a key Geno Smith target left with a knee injury. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers left the […]

Second-year tight end Brock Bowers was having a strong outing in the Las Vegas Raiders’ season opener against the New England Patriots. Unfortunately, he was forced to leave early and is questionable to return due to an injury. Reports indicate that Bowers, who is 22 years old, suffered a knee injury on Sunday, according to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are opening their season on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday. They debuted a lot of new pieces, including head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith. Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty made his NFL debut and broke plenty of tackles on his way to his first […]

The Las Vegas Raiders kick off the 2025-26 campaign with a Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. All eyes are on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty after he had one of the most prolific performances in college football last season. It appears he may be in for a huge game in his NFL […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a new era with Pete Carroll as their head coach. Pete went right to work after joining the Raiders, acquiring Geno Smith to be the team’s new quarterback. Now Carroll is set to make league history with his head coaching debut in Las Vegas. Carroll will set a league […]

In the wake of veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper’s surprising retirement from the Las Vegas Raiders just days before the start of the 2025 season, head coach Pete Carroll made it clear that the decision was entirely Cooper’s, while also expressing respect for how the former Pro Bowler handled the situation. “The timing wasn’t right […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hope that 2025 brings them more success than they’ve had since 2000. After three straight playoff season at the beginning of the century, the Raiders have only made the postseason twice since 2002. With the new duo of GM John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll in place, Las Vegas hopes […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed a former first-round pick coming out of training camp, hoping for a reunion. After a sluggish run with the Buffalo Bills last season, Amari Cooper linked up with the Raiders, looking for a comeback in 2025. But before Week 1 begins, Cooper has decided to retire, per NFL Network’s Ian […]

The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2025 with a new identity, a new head coach, and a renewed sense of optimism. Pete Carroll has taken over in Las Vegas. He bring his trademark energy and defensive pedigree to a franchise desperate for stability. Across the field, the New England Patriots are also beginning a new chapter. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to take a step forward this season. The run game has been a problem the last few years, but the Raiders drafted Ashton Jeanty out of Boise State to fix that issue. Tight end Brock Bowers set NFL rookie records last season and will provide a clear target for […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their 2025 season opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 7, quarterback Geno Smith reflected on his final season with the Seattle Seahawks and the pivotal role Pete Carroll played in guiding him through a period of personal frustration. In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated’s […]

With fans locking in their bold predictions for the upcoming Las Vegas Raiders season starting this weekend, the team will be led by head coach Pete Carroll, who took a gap year after departing from the Seattle Seahawks after many years with them. As Carroll looks to build a culture with the Raiders in his […]

The New York Jets are in the market for help at wide receiver, and Las Vegas Raiders standout Jakobi Meyers has quickly become a name to watch. Meyers, 28, has reportedly asked the Raiders to trade him after contract talks stalled. He is entering the final year of a deal that will pay him $10.5 […]

Few teams changed as much as the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL offseason, making their final roster cut process an interesting affair. None of their releases was more surprising than 2024 breakout star Sincere McCormick. McCormick’s name could easily be missed as one of the dozens of players the Raiders sent packing at […]

Raiders fans do not have to wait long to see their team in action again. The 2025 NFL season officially kicks off in one week on Thursday Night Football. That makes this the perfect time to make some last-minute bold predictions ahead of the 2025 season. Las Vegas made some huge changes this offseason, which […]

Veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been on the chopping block for a few years with the Patriots, and he is finally getting a change of scenery. On Wednesday, shortly after the Patriots finalized their official 53-man roster for the 2025 season, Bourne was released by New England and is a free agent. The Patriots […]

Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured wrist during training camp. He’s expected to miss several weeks after receiving surgery on the injured wrist. The franchise made an official decision on his status ahead of the Week 1 opener against the New England Patriots. Reports indicate that O’Connell, who is 26 years old, […]

Tom Brady had a few restrictions put on him last season as a Fox analyst, as he wasn’t able to attend production meetings with coaches and players since he has an ownership stake with the Las Vegas Raiders. It looks like the league has changed its mind, and the ban is officially lifted, according to […]

The Las Vegas Raiders added some firepower to the wide receiver room after signing Amri Cooper to a one-year, $4 million contract. Now that he’s officially on the roster, the veteran wideout dropped a bold admission about the upcoming season. Cooper, who is 31 years old, claimed that he still has what it takes to […]

For the second time this year, Kenny Pickett has been traded, going from the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles to the Cleveland Browns, and now to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick. With Aidan O’Connell expected to miss months, not weeks, following a fractured forearm, the Raiders found themselves in dire […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers must’ve perked their ears up following the Monday news in Sin City. Jakobi Meyers wants out of the Raiders, requesting a trade from Las Vegas. NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero added context into why Meyers is seeking a new home. “Meyers and the team attempted to negotiate a new […]

Kenny Pickett will be changing zip codes once again after he was traded by the Cleveland Browns to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2026. Pickett was traded for the third time in the last 17 months. The young quarterback could see more opportunities with the Raiders as the backup […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made a headline-grabbing move ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline by reuniting with a familiar face, wide receiver Amari Cooper. This surprise addition not only adds depth but also ignites nostalgia and hope within Raider Nation. Cooper’s reunion with the Raiders feels less like a routine transaction and more like […]