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The Las Vegas Raiders looked like they were left for dead after losing their third straight game in Week 11 to the Cincinnati Bengals, 32-13. The hot 5-2 start had dissipated and they suddenly found themselves back to .500. Controversy had seemingly embroiled the franchise. First, former head coach Jon Gruden resigned amid comments he […]

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled off a big upset on Thanksgiving, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 36-33 in overtime. However, it appeared as though it might have been a pyrrhic victory, as Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller suffered a knee injury. In the first half, Waller was tackled after a long catch and run and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders upset the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, using a late field goal to steal a turkey day victory. However, the win was a bittersweet one, as Raiders tight end Darren Waller sustained a knee injury. Fortunately, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided an update on the status of Waller and it contained one […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off of a disappointing loss to the New York Giants. It was a 23-16 loss, with the Raiders struggling with turnovers throughout the game. They are now second in the AFC West with a record of 5-3. With a Las Vegas Raiders Week 10 game against the Kansas City […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders Week 9 matchup being up against the New York Giants, the team receives a bit of an easier opponent to potentially stay atop of the AFC rankings. This franchise has been a pleasant surprise outside of the off-the-field issues circulating the team. However, we’ll be evaluating this Raiders-Giants game with […]

The Las Vegas Raiders could very well have running back Josh Jacobs and tight end Darren Waller back in time for Week 8. Jacobs and Waller are dealing with injuries, but based on the latest update from interim head coach Rich Biscaccia, it looks like the two offensive players will be able to suit up […]

The Las Vegas Raiders announced their week 7 inactive list and Darren Waller is officially out for their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Throughout the weekend Waller was listed as questionable due to an ankle injury that he suffered in Friday’s practice. This is a tough blow for the Raiders as they will be without […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. They will be looking to continue their great start of the season. The Raiders are currently 4-2, which is enough to tie the top of the AFC West with the Los Angeles Chargers. However, the Raiders might be without their starting tight end, Darren […]

The Las Vegas Raiders could be without a key piece of their offense on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Tight end Darren Waller has been listed as questionable due to knee and ankle injuries. Via Field Yates: Raiders TE Darren Waller (ankle) has been added to the team’s injury report for tomorrow against the Eagles […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders Week 7 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, everyone will be tuning in to see if they can continue playing well with their interim head coach. We’ll be taking a look at the Raiders-Eagles game with predictions in mind. Las Vegas has been a surprise team so far this year after […]

Several personalities within and around the Las Vegas Raiders have begun speaking out about the situation of now ex-head coach Jon Gruden. For his part, Las Vegas tight end Darren Waller appears to be taking the side of his embattled coach. Instead of lambasting Gruden for his actions, Waller has decided to take a more […]

It was a tough night for Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. The Raiders suffered their first loss of the season, 28-14, finally looking mortal on offense. In addition to the loss, Gruden wasn’t happy with a taunting penalty called against star tight end Darren Waller. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Vegas has looked phenomenal so far, defeating the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers to kick off the season. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with a Raiders Week 3 prediction. Tua Tagovailoa is ruled out after suffering a fractured […]

Fantasy football is in full swing, with the second week of the NFL season kicking off on Thursday night. The tight end position can be a huge advantage if you play the right guy, as it’s a position that quickly gets muddled in fantasy football. It’s time to continue our Week 2 start ’em sit […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had quite a Week 1. They were circling down the drain as early as the first half of their Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens at home, as they were down 10-0 at the end of the first two quarters. But somehow, Derek Carr and company found their groove in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders take on the Baltimore Ravens in a tough Week 1 matchup. Both of these franchises suffered disappointing losses to end their year. Las Vegas and Baltimore will want to start the season with a win, as they each participate in a competitive division. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series […]

Darren Waller is coming off of two stellar seasons in which he finished top 3 at the tight end position. Waller, who came into the NFL as a wide receiver, has become almost a fantasy cheat code at the oft-barren TE position. As he and the Las Vegas Raiders head into the 2021 campaign having […]

Tim Tebow is trying to make an NFL comeback with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end, and an offer is out there from another tight end to help his attempt. That would be from Oakland Raiders star Darren Waller, who told TMZ Sports he’s willing to be a mentor to Tebow. Tebow, of course, […]

In an exclusive interview with the Establish The Pass podcast on ClutchPoints, Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowler Darren Waller talked about the team being within striking distance of the Kansas City Chiefs, his growing chemistry with Derek Carr as one of the most explosive duos in the NFL, his impressive place in the Raider record […]

In an exclusive interview with the Establish The Pass podcast on ClutchPoints, Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowler Darren Waller talked about the team being within striking distance of the Kansas City Chiefs, his growing chemistry with Derek Carr as one of the most explosive duos in the NFL, his impressive place in the Raider record […]

Darren Waller on catching the Chiefs, chemistry with Derek Carr, his music career, Jon Gruden sayings, & more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 140 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 140 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has been keeping busy over the offseason. Aside from working hard to further improve his game for the upcoming season, the 28-year-old has also been quite preoccupied with his career as a rapper. Waller dropped a new music video for his latest single, “Sun In My Eyes.” See […]

Darren Waller knows that one age-old NFL rivalry that has taken a back seat to others over the past few years is that of the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs. This has a lot to do with how successful the Chiefs have been under the reign of superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, coupled […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 playoffs are in just a few weeks for most fantasy football managers, making now as good as a time as ever to pick up a quality tight end to earn a key win late in the season. Whether you’re trying to guarantee yourself a first-round bye or looking for your first win of the […]

Derek Carr finds a wide open Darren Waller in the end zone early in the fourth to give them a 24-21 lead. The score by Waller capped off an 11 play, 75-yard drive. The Raiders came to play on Sunday night football. The Chiefs only loss this season came to the Raiders in week 5, […]

We’re creeping closer and closer to the playoffs for most fantasy football teams, making now as good as a time as ever to pick up a quality tight end to earn a key win late in the season. With Travis Kelce on a bye week and George Kittle injured, a significant portion of fantasy football […]

The NFL has reached quite the impasse as the league attempts to trudge forward as a result of the 2020 regular season. With the season just barely a quarter of the way through its typical 17-game schedule (well, sort of) fantasy football owners have already been impacted in a big way with Week 5 now […]

It seems the NFL office is cracking down on players who aren’t correctly protecting themselves from COVID-19 off the field. Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller was recently fined $30,000 after hosting a fundraiser without wearing a face mask. He had several teammates in attendance who also decided not to wear a mask, resulting […]

The Las Vegas Raiders will have their two biggest contributors on their corner in their Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots. Both previously listed as questionable, running back Josh Jacobs and tight end Darren Waller are expected to play as the team aims to stretch their win streak to three. ESPN Senior NFL […]

Las Vegas Raiders talent Darren Waller has evolved into one of the premier tight ends in the NFL in recent seasons and the New England Patriots are the next team to be tasked with slowing him down. Ahead of New England’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3, the Patriots heaped praise on […]

The Las Vegas Raiders secured their first win at Allegiant Stadium over the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. With it came a proclamation from head coach Jon Gruden regarding tight end Darren Waller. Waller stole the show for the Raiders with 12 receptions on 16 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown during the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have gotten off to a hot start in their inaugural season in Sin City. Las Vegas took care of business in a Week 1 shootout against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, but seemingly faced a steeper test against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. However, the Raiders made relatively […]

The 2020 NFL season is looming right around the corner and fantasy football drafts are back once again. On that note, it is apt to take a look at the tight end position, which is one of the slimmest in fantasy football. The lack of depth in the position makes it more crucial for a […]

Many football fans were taken aback when the Las Vegas Raiders opted to take former Alabama Crimson Tide Henry Ruggs III. By being selected with the 12th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the speedster became the first wide receiver to come off the boards in a loaded draft class. Ruggs’ performance in training camps […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to secure some heavy firepower in the form of wide receiver Henry Ruggs. It appears even tight end Darren Waller is impressed with the burst he has seen from the rookie. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Waller came up with quite the simile to describe Ruggs’ speed. Darren […]