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When the Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll as their 23rd head coach in franchise history, it drew mixed reactions from around the NFL. One of the most successful head coaches in Seattle Seahawks history, Carroll was relieved of his duties in early 2024 after his teams gradually lost their effectiveness in the post-Legion of […]

The Geno Smith experiment with the Las Vegas Raiders sparked growing critics. Smith has looked nothing like the Pro Bowl quarterback under Pete Carroll. He’s lost the football multiple times during the 1-3 start. Smith is aware of the brutal interceptions he’s thrown. Carroll, however, fired off a “not worried” message Monday with reporters representing the […]

It turned out to be a tough loss for the Las Vegas Raiders, despite a terrific day from rookie Ashton Jeanty. And Pete Carroll had a three-word reaction to Jeanty bringing back an iconic stance, according to a post on X by Vincent Bonsignore. “.@Raiders coach Pete Carroll on Ashton Jeanty going back to his […]

The Las Vegas Raiders believed they had their cornerstone left tackle secured long-term when Kolton Miller signed a three-year, $66 million extension in July. After seven consistent seasons, he had become one of the league’s most reliable offensive linemen, allowing pressures at one of the lowest rates in the NFL while staying on the field […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hoped rookie running back Ashton Jeanty would be the offensive spark that lifted them in 2025, but the results have been uneven. Former Raiders great Maurice Jones-Drew even argued that Jeanty’s slow start isn’t entirely his fault, pointing instead to the lack of a true No. 1 receiver. With defenses keying […]

The Las Vegas Raiders left Allegiant Stadium with more questions than answers after their 25-24 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 4. Quarterback Geno Smith threw three costly interceptions, and while head coach Pete Carroll reiterated that the veteran remains the starter over Kenny Pickett, the red flags are piling up. Smith finished 14-of-21 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ defense came out swinging against the Chicago Bears, and Maxx Crosby stole the spotlight early. The star pass rusher recorded his first career interception in highlight-reel fashion, batting down a Caleb Williams pass at the line before hauling it in himself. Crosby then rumbled upfield to set up a short touchdown […]

The Chicago Bears earned their second win of the season yesterday, and while many are crediting Josh Blackwell, who blocked the Las Vegas Raiders’ potential game-winning field goal, there is someone else to credit for helping Blackwell block the kick: Scott Daly. With 38 seconds left in the game and down 25-24, Raiders kicker Daniel […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bears via a last-minute blocked field goal. However, perhaps what was more stunning was how close the game was despite quarterback Geno Smith’s performance. In the 25-24 loss, Smith completed 14-of-21 passes for 117 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. His […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ defense is putting up a fight against the Chicago Bears as they own a 7-3 lead at the end of the first quarter. Edge rusher Maxx Crosby has been a wrecking machine on Sunday as well, as he somehow managed to record an immaculate interception. Crosby, who is 28 years old, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders left FedEx Field last week with more than just a 41-24 loss to the Washington Commanders. Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty’s stat line sparked concern, as he was repeatedly hit behind the line of scrimmage. According to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, Jeanty was contacted at or before the line on 11 of his […]

Even when he’s not a player anymore, Tom Brady can’t help but find himself being scrutinized. Now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Brady is being called out for a supposed conflict of interest. The former star quarterback is part of FOX’s commentary crew, which theoretically could allow him to get insider info […]

Both the Raiders and Bears could really use a win in Week 4. So something’s got to give. They may have the same record, but both teams are coming into this game in wildly different situations. Las Vegas got a big win in Week 1, but has since gone on a two-game losing streak. That […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have not had a great start to the 2025 season. Las Vegas is 1-2 heading into Week 4 after plenty of offseason hype surrounding Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders are reportedly trying to upgrade their o-line in an effort to help their rookie superstar. But one former NFL running back thinks there’s […]

Tom Brady has had enough of the noise surrounding his dual roles in football. The NFL legend fired back at critics questioning whether his minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders creates a conflict of interest with his job as Fox’s lead NFL analyst. In his latest newsletter, Brady didn’t mince words, saying those […]

While Week 3’s 41-24 loss to the Washington Commanders wasn’t the worst loss that the Las Vegas Raiders have ever had, it was worrying for a few different reasons. Most notable was a disappointing running game, as rookie Ashton Jeanty only averaged 3.7 yards per carry on Sunday afternoon. A big reason for this? Jeanty […]

Although Ashton Jeanty was a juggernaut in college, the Las Vegas Raiders riskily used the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on a running back when they knew (or should have known) that their offensive line was a big question mark heading into the new season. Their blueprint has yet to pay […]

Not only did the Las Vegas Raiders remain in the AFC West basement, but they also had a scary injury situation. And head coach Pete Carroll credited the Commanders for the Week 3 blowout, according to a post on X by Anthony Galaviz. #Raiders HC Pete Carroll: “(Dan Quinn) got those guys ready to go. […]

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby didn’t hide his disappointment Sunday after Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey was left wide open for a touchdown late, and cameras caught Crosby shaking his head in frustration. Crosby looked visibly upset as the cameras caught him mouthing, “he was wide open,” after the TD as he […]

The Las Vegas Raiders entered Week 3 seeking a statement win and instead walked off the field humiliated. Facing a Washington Commanders team without its starting quarterback or featured running back, the Raiders delivered their worst performance of the young season. It was a collapse that revealed systemic flaws across coaching, execution, and discipline. For […]

The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t just lose to the Washington Commanders in Week 3 — they unraveled. The 41-24 defeat exposed flaws in all three phases, and head coach Pete Carroll made it clear afterward that the failure starts with him. “It looked like we were off,” Carroll said postgame. “It’s not scheme-wise. Just physically, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders might have just lost one of their tight ends in Week 3 against the Washington Commanders. After a massive collision, blocking specialist Michael Mayer appeared to be unconscious on the field and is currently questionable to return. After stalling out of another drive, the Raiders were forced to punt the ball […]

As there have been rumors around Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders while also being a sports commentator for Fox Sports, there has been speculation on whether he should really be involved with the roles simultaneously. With some saying that it is a conflict of interest that Brady is with […]

Recently, Tom Brady came under scrutiny for showing up in the Raiders’ coaching booth during Monday Night Football. Raising questions about a conflict of interest given that Brady is a part owner of the Raiders organizations and as a result he received criticism. Skip Bayless criticized Brady for being an owner and an analyst on […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll’s latest comments on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty are turning heads across the fantasy football landscape. The Raiders offense has struggled on the ground through two weeks, but Carroll is ready to change that — and fantasy managers should take note. The Raiders running game has ranked near […]

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 […]