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Ashton Jeanty will play, Fernando Mendoza No. 2 Sunday against Miami
It was looked questionable weeks ago, but became apparent in recent days, the Las Vegas Raiders expect starting running back Ashton Jeanty to play Sunday in the Week 1 season opener against Miami Dolphins. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 draft practiced fully all week and he indicated Thursday he feels ready to […]
Raiders offense: Spotlight is on Michael Mayer
This was already going to be an important season for Las Vegas Raiders’ fourth-season tight end Michael Mayer. Now, it has gone up a level and the pressure will be on the 2023 second-round pick from the jump. Raiders’ star tight end Brock Bowers had a knee surgery this week and he will be out, […]
Raiders fans not sold on a Justin Jefferson trade pursuit
Recently, CBS Sports had a hypothetical trade proposal, sending Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first and third round pick. The proposal Jefferson will seek to leave Minnesota by the 2028 offseason. We asked our community members if they would be in favor of such a deal. […]
Lions seem to have the best chance to go from worst to first
We recently ranked the eight teams that finished in last place in their respective divisions in 2025 on their chances to go from worst to first in 2026. I ranked them this way: The Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals. […]
Raiders news: Home game ticket prices decreasing somewhat
The NFL season season is here and the Las Vegas Raiders’ home schedule begins in Week 1 when they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Thus, begins the seventh season at Allegiant Stadium and the sixth with fans in attendance. While the Raiders have yet to establish a winning culture or a heavily slanted home […]
Raiders Week 1: Battle of rebuilding teams is must-win for Las Vegas
What an opportune opponent for the season- and home-opener for the Las Vegas Raiders by hosting the Miami Dolphins this Sunday inside Allegiant Stadium. And to be candid, there aren’t many of these on the Silver & Black’s 2026 slate. The Week 1 battle pits two rookie NFL head coaches — the Raiders’ Klint Kubiak […]
Klint Kubiak reunites with former Seattle Seahawks player
The Las Vegas Raiders continued to work on their offensive line depth just three days before the start of the regular season by claiming guard Bryce Cabeldue off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks. He was waived Wednesday before the Seahawks’ began the season with a win over the New England Patriots. The Raiders, who have […]
Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker face tough test against De’Von Achane, Malik Willis in Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 key matchups against Miami Dolphins
The Las Vegas Raiders have a good opportunity to start the 2026 season off on the right foot in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. While both teams are considered longshots to win the Super Bowl, the betting odds give Las Vegas a slight advantage over Miami. But if the Raiders are going to get […]
Las Vegas Raiders Week 1: Scouting the Miami Dolphins Defense
The Las Vegas Raiders offense vs the Miami Dolphins defense is a chess match between two superior former coordinators turned first-year head coaches. Whereas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is coming off a Super Bowl win, Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley is bringing his 4-3 scheme from the Packers. What’s interesting is that for all […]
Most important assistants stand out
There is a lot of excitement and anticipation about new head coach Klint Kubiak’s staff. The Raiders badly need an infusion of better coaching strategy and leadership. But the well-respected Kubiak, a first-team head coach, can’t do it alone. He will need help. So, his coaching staff is vital. Yes, Pete Carroll was a disaster […]
Submit your Las Vegas Raiders Week 1 mailbag questions!
Week 1 is finally here as the Las Vegas Raiders are set to take on the Miami Dolphins in the 2026 season opener. We’ve already had one surprise with tight end Brock Bowers getting ruled out after undergoing a “meniscus trim” on his knee earlier in the week. Hopefully, there are no more surprises between […]
Raiders 2026: Remaining starting job battles
The Las Vegas Raiders begin the 2025 season in three days when they host the Miami Dolphins. There are still some questions on on positional starting battles. Let’s take a look at some: Right guard: Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers battled all preseason and in training camp. Coach Klint Kubiak has said both of these […]
Raiders news: How watchable will Las Vegas be in 2026?
The Raider Nation can’t wait to fire up their televisions on Sunday to watch the beginning of the Las Vegas Raider’ 2026 season. But it seems that not everyone thinks the Raiders will be overly watchable this season. Via DraftKings, ESPN ranked the watchability of all 32 NFL teams this season. The Raiders came in […]
Kirk Cousins buys Las Vegas Raiders some, but not much, goodwill in NFL Power rankings heading into 2026 season
Week 1 of the 2026 season is the start of a new era for the Las Vegas Raiders, with Klint Kubiak making his debut as head coach while having a 38-year-old starting quarterback. Of course, we all know that Kirk Cousins is just a placeholder for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. But Cousins’ presence […]
Raiders news: Brock Bowers out Sunday
In a stunning development that seemingly has come put of the blue, ESPN has reported that Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers had a recent meniscus trim and he will miss, at least, Sunday’s season opener against the Miami Dolphins. The report stated Bowers will likely miss a game or two. That is […]
Las Vegas Raiders Week 1: Scouting the Miami Dolphins offense
Just because the Miami Dolphins have made some major changes on offense this offseason doesn’t mean they are pushovers for the Las Vegas Raiders in the Week 1 matchup. Sure, they have a quarterback starting his first NFL season as “the guy.” There may be no more Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, or Darren Waller and […]
Silver and Black Pride Reacts survey
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Will Linderbaum be a Pro Bowler? Are you confident in the Raiders? Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:
Raiders injury news: Ashton Jeanty practices fully Wednesday
The Las Vegas Raiders’ optimism that starting running back Ashton Jeanty will be ready to play Sunday in the Week 1 season opener against Miami Dolphins took a big step forward Wednesday when head coach Klint Kubiak said the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 draft will practice. It’s Jeanty first practice since he […]
Raiders-Dolphins: 5 things to watch
The Las Vegas Raiders open the 2026 regular season Sunday at home when they host the Miami Dolphins. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PT. Here are five keys to watch: Offensive rhythm: The Raiders need to improve dramatically on offense. That’s why new head coach Klint Kubiak was hired. Getting the offense humming in […]
Raiders Week 1: Meet the Dolphins
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to play their first regular-season game of the year, against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:25 p.m. PT. Let’s take a quick look at the Dolphins: Record: The Dolphins are 0-0, of course. They went 7-10 last season and finished third in […]
Raiders News: Fernando Mendoza ahead of Aidan O’Connell on Week 1 unofficial depth chart
Heading into the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, there’s been some discussion about whether Fernando Mendoza or Aidan O’Connell will be the backup quarterback behind starter Kirk Cousins while the other serves as the emergency/third QB. Meanwhile, the Raiders released their unofficial depth chart before Sunday’s season opener, where Mendoza […]
Michael Mayer, Jackson Powers-Johnson, 8 Las Vegas Raiders entering make-or-break season in 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are entering year one of a rebuild, which means a heavy emphasis of the upcoming season is determining which players on the roster can be part of the team’s long-term plan. Within that, a handful of younger veterans, primarily guys entering the second-to-last or last year of their rookie contract, are […]
How Patrick Johnson made Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster during preseason
Arguably the biggest surprise from the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason was the emergence of edge defender Patrick Johnson. The 28-year-old was signed the day before veterans reported to training camp but was arguably the team’s top performer during the preseason to earn a spot on the Raiders’ 53-man roster. According to Pro Football Focus, Johnson […]
Raiders fans were not in favor of signing Von Miller
In the eyes of Las Vegas Raiders’ fans, the team dodged a problem when Von Miller signed with the Dallas Cowboys earlier this month. Thus summer, the future Pro Football Hall of Fame pass-rusher mentioned signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as a potential reality while discussing potential fits for him on a podcast that […]
How the Las Vegas Raiders are going to win season opener against Miami Dolphins
The Las Vegas Raiders open the 2026 season at home at Allegiant Stadium against the Miami Dolphins. With the preseason now behind us, we have had three games to try to decipher what this team is all about. Let’s take a stab at how the Raiders are going to beat the Dolphins. First things first, […]
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