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The Las Vegas Raiders’ playoff hopes took multiple hits on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. Las Vegas lost starting quarterback Derek Carr to a groin injury in the first quarter. Backup Marcus Mariota kept the Raiders in the game, but L.A. scored a game-winning touchdown in overtime after Las Vegas could only muster […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had to turn to backup quarterback Marcus Mariota on Thursday night after Derek Carr exited the game with a groin injury. It was Mariota’s first action of the season, and the league’s highest-paid backup QB ($7.5 million base salary) took advantage. Despite the Raiders’ overtime loss, the former Heisman Trophy winner […]

Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr was forced off the field during Thursday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old exited during the first quarter of the contest in what was later officially diagnosed as a “significant” groin injury. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport provides more clarity on the matter: From @GMFB: The #Raiders may […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is apparently a huge fan of Las Vegas Raiders backup QB Marcus Mariota. This is exactly why Herbert couldn’t hide his excitement when Mariota was brought into Thursday night’s matchup between the Chargers an the Raiders to replace the injured Derek Carr. After the game, Herbert, who himself is […]

Thursday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers produced a couple of intriguing storylines. One of them, which some folks may have missed, came in the form of Raiders head coach Jon Gruden wearing a Oakland Raiders hat to start the game. Gruden himself acknowledged the blunder, which he corrected later in […]

Thursday night featured a tight matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers, and it ended in rather contentious fashion. For one New York Jets writer — who himself has had to bear watching the Jets lose all 13 of their games this season — he just couldn’t help but express his disbelief […]

Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota tossed an absolute dime to tight end Darren Waller for a touchdown, following his insertion into the game due to a groin injury to starter Derek Carr. Known as a “bust” in NFL circles, due to his inability to convert his prodigious talent into on-the-field success, the strike by Mariota […]

It is no secret that Thursday Night Football often gets pretty weird with this week’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers being no different. With Raiders starting quarterback Derek Carr going down with what appeared to be a severe groin injury early on, Las Vegas was forced to call upon former […]

Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr sustained what appeared to be a groin injury, during the first quarter of the team’s game against the Chargers Thursday night, and is questionable to return, per the organization’s Twitter account. Derek Carr (groin) is QUESTIONABLE to return. — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 18, 2020 Driving towards the end zone […]

The Las Vegas Raiders, who are a game behind the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens for the final wild-card spot in the AFC, will be playing a crucial game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Chargers. As of right now, the Raiders have a 20% chance to make the playoffs. If they manage to win against […]

Week 15’s Thursday Night Football will pit a tale of two teams. The Las Vegas Raiders are currently coming off a lopsided 44-27 loss against another playoff contender in the Indianapolis Colts in Week 14. Despite the loss, the Raiders still find themselves with a 7-6 record and second in the AFC West to remain […]

With news recently emerging that the Las Vegas Raiders have decided to part ways with defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, it has now been revealed that head coach Jon Gruden has picked Rod Marinelli to fill in the recently vacated role. This report comes via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network: Rod Marinelli takes over as […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were trailing most of the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts. That changed with less than 20 seconds left in the opening frame, thanks to Derek Carr and Foster Moreau. While Moreau is every bit of 250 pounds, it wasn’t apparent when he made an impressive move on a defender. After […]

Josh Jacobs was expected to play for the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday versus the Indianapolis Colts, only for him to come out on Instagram claiming he wouldn’t be suiting up. However, Jacobs was seemingly trolling everyone: Based on reporters on the scene, Josh Jacobs is taking part in pregame and set to play. So […]

Earlier in the week, Jon Gruden shared his doubts on Josh Jacobs suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but it seems as if those doubts have subsided. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jacobs is expected to play versus the Indianapolis Colts despite being listed as questionable with an ankle injury. Raiders’ RB […]

Las Vegas safety Johnathan Abram will appeal the $80,000 fine levied on him by the NFL for two illegal hits in last week’s game against the Falcons, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. From @gmfb: #Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is appealing $80,000 in fines for two hits in a Week 12 game against the #Falcons […]

The Las Vegas Raiders could be without starting running back Josh Jacobs for a second consecutive game this weekend. Jacobs, who missed last week due to an ankle injury, was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. He has not been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, but Raiders head coach […]

Darren Waller of the Las Vegas Raiders has emerged as one of the top tight ends in the league. If you ask teammate Derek Carr, the Raiders quarterback believes there is literally no one better in the business than Waller. Carr has nothing but high praise for his teammate, and the Raiders quarterback recently described […]

If you are one of the lucky ones, you have clinched a spot in your fantasy football league’s postseason and are currently gearing up for the first round of the playoffs. With the early portion of the leg work now done, the most crucial part of the campaign will officially kickoff this week. Although there […]

Good news for the Las Vegas Raiders: Trent Brown is off the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Raiders’ star left tackle had been on the list for several weeks, as he hasn’t suited up for a game since Week 5. ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez reported on Wednesday that Brown had been […]

The Las Vegas Raiders led by quarterback Derek Carr was in utter disbelief as the New York Jets called an all-out blitz on fourth down in the dying seconds of the game when they were leading 28-24. The play, whether intentional or not, gave away a wide-open lane for wide receiver Henry Ruggs III to […]

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce slipped up in his postgame interview with NBC’s Michele Tafoya following their victory against the Denver Broncos in Week 13 action. The five-time Pro Bowler tipped his cap to the Las Vegas Raiders instead of the Broncos, which drew a slew of reactions online. Kelce could only laugh at […]

Portland Trail Blazers star and noted Las Vegas Raiders fan Damian Lillard took to Twitter to celebrate the NFL franchise’s miracle victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Made possible by a 46-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, Lillard compared the effort of the Raiders’ wideout to that of Terrell Owens […]

There is more dysfunction in the New York Jets locker room. This time, though, it’s not because of head coach Adam Gase. Speaking to the media following the Jets 31-28 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Jets safety Marcus Maye criticized defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ play-calling on the final play, which resulted in a 46-yard […]

The New York Jets appeared to be well on their way to winning their first game of the season on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, only for them to come up short once again. With time winding down, Henry Ruggs caught a 46-yard touchdown that terminated New York’s chances of winning their first game: […]

Raiders tight end Darren Waller broke through two horrendous tackling attempts by New York Jets defenders, on his way to a 38-yard touchdown reception. Jets fans, avert your eyes. Raiders fans, savor this: Darren Waller is having a DAY 👀 8 Receptions ✔️123 Yards ✔️2 TD's ✔️pic.twitter.com/9x4XiK9t18 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 6, 2020 Not only […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most puzzling teams in the NFL this season. One week they look like they’re Super Bowl contenders, and the next they’re losing games by 30-plus points. The Jets, on the other hand, do not have very much uncertainty around them. They are, by far, the worst team […]

Free agent linebacker Vontaze Burfict was recently arrested in Nevada on a misdemeanor battery charge, as per ESPN. According to Clark County Detention Center records, the 30-year-old is currently being held on a $1,000 bond with a hearing already set for Monday. The former Arizona State product was a mainstay on the Cincinnati Bengals squad […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been ruled out for the team’s Week 13 matchup against the New York Jets. Jacobs suffered an ankle injury during the team’s embarrassing 43-6 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons. The setback is not as bad as previously feared, but Raiders head coach John Gruden […]

For the most part, Derek Carr has had a highly effective season quarterbacking the Las Vegas Raiders. His yardage totals aren’t prolific, but Carr has been dependable in the pocket. He has tossed 19 touchdown passes against three interceptions, with a completion percentage of nearly 70% and a QB rating of 104.9 — which would […]

The NFL has yet to fully complete its Week 12 slate as part of this unique 2020 season, but Week 13 is now right around the corner. As the regular season inches closer and closer to its conclusion, fantasy football owners only have one week — or maybe two — remaining to see if reaching […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 120 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 120 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 120 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan go over their biggest takeaways from Week […]

The Las Vegas Raiders found themselves in a deep hole after they succumbed to a 43-6 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden didn’t have much to say after their disappointing performance and only likened the frustrating situation to an uncanny comparison. “When you go to the dentist and […]

The NFL’s 2020 regular season schedule has encountered change after change this year with Weeks 12 and 13 being no exceptions. Even though Week 12 is still going, fantasy football owners must begin looking ahead to Week 13. Both weeks are equally crucial for the eventual outcome of various seasons. With fantasy football owners vying […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had been having a career year entering Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Carr had completed over 70 percent of his pass attempts for 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions, and he had torched the Kansas City Chiefs for three scores the week prior. Surely the 29-year-old would keep […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered multiple blows during a disappointing Week 12 performance on the field against the Atlanta Falcons. In addition to the ugly 43-6 count on the scoreboard, Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs suffered an ankle sprain, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The silver lining, though, is that Jacobs’ injury looked worse than […]

An exciting tripleheader will be made available for football fans everywhere in time for the Christmas festivities. The NFL has already revealed its Week 16 slate scheduled to be played on Saturday, Dec. 26, via the league website. The first offering will pit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions set to be played […]

If you’re a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday wasn’t your night. The team  got embarrassed on their visit to the Atlanta Falcons and saw themselves at the wrong end of a 43-6 blowout. Oakland’s own Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers was front and center to witness the beating his favorite team […]

The Las Vegas Raiders just got their behinds handed to them on Sunday by the Atlanta Falcons. Fans are looking for someone to release their frustration on. Head coach Jon Gruden was the first to step up and took complete ownership of the embarrassing L. It was a massacre in Atlanta as Matt Ryan and […]