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Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders long before their Week 8 bye week. But even with an extra week off to think about things, Meyers’ desires haven’t changed. Still, as long as he is wearing a Raiders jersey, the wide receiver plans on keeping it professional. But as the trade deadline […]

The Las Vegas Raiders took a rough loss against the Kansas City Chiefs this week, as neither side of the ball was able to establish anything. One thing that has hurt the Raiders this season is injuries, and the offense missed some key pieces against the Chiefs. One of them was Jakobi Meyers, who missed […]

The Las Vegas Raiders snapped a four-game losing streak with a Week 6 win over the lowly Tennessee Titans. Las Vegas ended its ugly skid despite playing without Brock Bowers. The All-Pro tight end has been hampered by a PCL sprain since the season opener. And now the beleaguered Raiders offense is dealing with another […]

As the 2025 NFL trade deadline approaches, teams are figuring out if they are buyers or sellers. In some cases, like that of the Las Vegas Raiders, they may be a little of both. Recent reports have the team shopping for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, but not only looking to get back draft capital. “The Raiders […]

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll provided injury updates on two important skill position players ahead of their Sunday afternoon clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Carroll told the media on Friday that he was still not quite sure if either one of his star pass catchers, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock […]

It is no secret that the New York Giants are in the market for a veteran receiver ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. General manager Joe Schoen has been working the phones, with the Las Vegas Raiders’ Jakobi Meyers emerging as a potential option. Meyers is not the only option, as the Giants have […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled to find rhythm in the passing game this season, and one of the main names caught in the middle of that inconsistency is wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. Despite flashes of strong play, Meyers has not been as productive as expected, and his uncertain contract situation has reignited trade speculation. […]

Week 7 of the NFL and Fantasy Football season is upon us and managers are having to deal with another tumultuous week of depth chart changes and injuries. Week 6 saw the New York Giants bully the Philadelphia Eagles, a forgettable performance from London, and another wild finish between Chicago and Washington on Monday Night […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are not having the best start to the season, and because of their play on offense. Even with some of the new additions from the offseason, the consistency has not been there, specifically in the passing game. Brock Bowers has missed the past few games with an injury, which has led […]

Whether Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill can return at the beginning of 2026 remains to be seen, but the injury could only be described as terribly serious. Still, the Dolphins must move on, and here are three trade targets after the devastating injury to Hill. One thing that needs to be considered is what the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to find new ways to frustrate their fanbase. What could have been a much-needed bounce-back win turned into another demoralizing defeat. This time, it came at the hands of the Chicago Bears. Las Vegas had a dominant rushing performance that should have sealed the game. The Raiders, though, gave the […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

The New York Jets are entering the 2025 season in a period of transition, yet with a renewed sense of energy and urgency. Aaron Glenn, fresh off his tenure as the Lions’ defensive coordinator, now has the reins in East Rutherford. His leadership style is unapologetically tough, demanding accountability, grit, and a team-first approach to […]

When it comes to roster-building strategies in the NFL, front offices constantly face a balance between the short-term goal of competing and the long-term vision of sustainable team success. The Minnesota Vikings find themselves hovering on the edge of contention entering the 2025 season, with a dynamic offensive system but notable gaps in their receiving […]

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 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have until Tuesday, 1 p.m. PT to complete their 2025 roster. Jakobi Meyers sounds like he wants to relinquish his spot on the final 53, however. The 1,000-yard wide receiver requested a trade from the Raiders Monday afternoon. Meyers made the attempt to negotiate a new contract, per NFL Network insider […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were expecting to have a new and improved offense coming into this season with the upgrade at several positions. Jakobi Meyers has been with the team for some time, and it looks like he wanted a new contract, but the team has shut it down, leading to him requesting a trade, […]

Jakobi Meyers is not elite by any means, but is easily one of the most underrated wideouts in the NFL. After showing promise early in his career with the New England Patriots, the Las Vegas Raiders receiver recorded his first 1,000-yard season in 2024 and is on the verge of a full breakout. Since leaving […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a new era under head coach Pete Carroll. Las Vegas made several exciting moves this offseason, rebuilding the offense around QB Geno Smith and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. Raiders fans finally have some reasons for optimism heading into the 2025 season. The Raiders laid a good foundation during […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders hyped for the upcoming season, amidst the first under head coach Pete Carroll, the one aspect of the veteran that people point out is the energy he brings, despite being 73 years old. After the Raiders’ coach in Carroll left the Seahawks and was out of football for a bit, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will be taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14, but they’re dealing with a few injuries on the offensive end, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. the Buccaneers, per source,” Schefter […]

A tough season seems to keep getting more difficult for the Las Vegas Raiders. Aidan O’Connell hit the injury report with an illness, and Brock Bowers employed self-criticism. Also, Jakobi Meyers joined O’Connell on the Week 14 injury report with an ankle problem, according to a post on X by Greg Auman. The Raiders remain […]

The Las Vegas Raiders look to be on the verge of a fire sale after letting go of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy following a brutal loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. With the NFL trade deadline taking place Tuesday at 4 PM, Antonio Pierce’s team is set to decide the future of players like Maxx Crosby, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are having a rough 2024 season. Las Vegas is 2-5 heading into Week 8 and their prospects do not look any better after trading Davante Adams. Thankfully, they should be getting one of their other offensive weapons back this week after a brief absence due to injury. Raiders wide receiver Jakobi […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a rough go of things through the first half of the 2024 NFL season. Las Vegas is 2-4 heading into Week 7 and sits at the bottom of the AFC West, seemingly with no hope. Hope seemed to leave the Raiders after they traded Davante Adams to the Jets. […]

The 2024 NFL campaign is well underway now, which means that fantasy football season is in full force too. With the fantasy regular season being shorter than the NFL regular season, we are about halfway to the playoffs, which is pretty crazy to consider. In the present, though, it makes Week 7 an incredibly important […]

Many were concerned how the Las Vegas Raiders locker room would fare with star player Davante Adams leaving town on Tuesday. As it turns out, the players are doing just fine. Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers addressed questions relating to Adams, agreeing with head coach Antonio Pierce’s stance that it’s simply “business as usual” in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t exactly had the start to the 2024 campaign that they were hoping for, which has resulted in them making a change at quarterback, with Aidan O’Connell set to draw the start under center in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in favor of Gardner Minshew. However, it could be a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders expected to take a step forward in the team’s first full season under head coach Antonio Pierce. After five weeks of play, the Raiders appear to be a dysfunctional mess. The biggest issue facing Las Vegas is the status of wide receiver Davante Adams, who officially asked to be traded from […]

With wide receiver Davante Adams making it known that he would prefer to be traded from the Las Vegas Raiders, it naturally does create a distraction for the team, and fellow wide receiver Jakobi Meyers did not downplay that fact, even though he himself is not too worried about it. “It’s gonna be a distraction, […]

After bouncing around the middle of the NFL pack for years, employing four different head coaches in the four seasons since the team moved from Oakland to Las Vegas, the Raiders finally appear to have found the man to lead them into the future in Antonio Pierce, the former Pro Bowl linebacker who galvanized the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping for a better season under new coach Antonio Pierce in 2024-2025. For now, they’ll have to be content watching their AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs take on the 49ers in the Super Bowl. A new offensive coordinator for Sin City’s team was discussed after Kliff Kingsbury headed […]

Before signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jakobi Meyers wanted to remain with the New England Patriots. However, Bill Belichick and the Patriots had a firm number they weren’t willing to compromise on. The veteran wide receiver said that the Patriots’ offer to him was $1 million short of the contract he received from the Raiders; […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for a crucial Week 15 Thursday Night Football clash against the Los Angeles Chargers. But first, let’s take a look at how the Raiders have fared this season and what’s at stake for them. They are coming off a disappointing Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. However, […]

There really is a significant amount of unpredictability at the wide receiver position on a week-to-week basis. Keep in mind that last week Josh Downs and Puka Nacua emerged as the top scorers in PPR format. This unpredictability makes it challenging to predict how the upcoming week will unfold. However, it’s important to recognize that […]

Nothing has gone right for the New England Patriots early on this season, and while their play on the field certainly showcases that, this can be traced back to free agency this past offseason when the team opted to replace Jakobi Meyers with JuJu Smith-Schuster. This was a confusing decision at the time, but a […]