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Geno Smith gets earful from Garrett Wilson in New York Jets loss to Miami Dolphins ahead of Las Vegas Raiders matchup
In Week 7, the New York Jets fall 28-25 to the Miami Dolphins as Geno Smith posts a solid 23‑30, 287‑yard, three‑TD performance, but faces criticism from teammate Garrett Wilson, who vents frustration over limited targets in the fourth quarter. The loss leaves both the Jets and upcoming opponent Las Vegas Raiders scrambling for playoff relevance ahead of their clash in New York. Meanwhile, Giants tackle Jermaine Eluemunor maintains a 96.7% pass‑block win rate despite recent pressures, and Raiders RB Josh Jacobs returns from legal trouble, recording a 55‑yard, one‑TD effort in a 20-17 loss to the Packers. The article highlights the personal storylines shaping the teams' fortunes.
Kirk Cousins remaining Raiders’ starting quarterback
After a four‑game skid, Raiders coach Klint Kubiak quashed rumors of a quarterback switch by confirming veteran Kirk Cousins remains the starter. Kubiak praised Cousins’ play but urged a stronger running game, noting rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will “eventually” see action but not yet. The team stays in the playoff hunt, with the focus on winning. Additionally, wide receiver Jack Bech returns from a broken forearm IR this week, while the Raiders decide by Wednesday whether to activate or retain Dont’e Thornton on IR.
Quay Walker’s coverage woes continue to haunt Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 loss to Los Angeles Rams
The Raiders’ Week 7 loss to the Rams (35‑21) highlights mounting defensive woes, especially in coverage. Free‑agent linebacker Quay Walker allows six catches on six targets for 51 yards and a touchdown—the third straight game with a perfect completion rate against him—while also drawing a penalty. Defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway’s first sack comes from a stunt, and his overall pressure numbers remain low, contributing to a sub‑40 PFF run‑defense grade. Conversely, kick‑returner Dylan Laube shines with 78 yards on two returns, maintaining a 31.1‑yard average league‑wide. The article also critiques guard play, noting Caleb Rogers’ underwhelming blocking and Klint Kubiak’s questionable coaching decisions.
Rams 13-personnel batter Raiders defense
The Los Angeles Rams dismantled the Las Vegas Raiders' defense with a dominant 13‑personnel attack, running 38 rushes for 199 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Raiders coach Rob Leonard could muster only one sack and four QB hits on Matt Stafford, who set a franchise record with 155 career TD passes. The Rams tallied 35 points, 99 yards rushing from Kyren Williams and 93 from Blake Corum, while the Raiders managed two late‑game turnovers but couldn’t stop the onslaught. The loss marks the fourth consecutive 30‑plus‑point defeat for the Raiders as they head into a road clash with the New York Jets.
Raiders’ rancid start gives way to a battering by Rams in 35-21 loss
The Los Angeles Rams dominate the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 on Sunday night, improving to 3-4 while the Raiders fall to the same record. Quarterback Matthew Stafford throws for 195 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, and Puka Nacua catches eight passes for 68 yards and a score despite a calf injury. The Rams build a 28-6 halftime lead with 148 passing yards and 103 rushing yards, highlighted by Kyren Williams' 17-yard TD run. Raiders rookie coach Klint Kubiak laments the slow start, though late‑game scores from Tre Tucker, Nakobe Dean and Ashton Jeanty spark a brief rally. Kick returner Dylan Laube adds 78 return yards for Las Vegas.
Raiders Week 8: Meet the Jets
The Las Vegas Raiders head to MetLife Stadium for their Week 8 showdown against the New York Jets on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT. The Jets sit at 2‑5 after a 28‑25 home loss to Miami, while the Raiders seek a third consecutive win over New York. Their last meeting was a 16‑12 Raiders victory in November 2023, and the rivalry dates back to a dramatic Derek Carr‑to‑Henry Ruggs win in December 2020. Both AFC teams are fighting to end disappointing seasons, making this early‑morning clash a must‑watch.
Raiders News: Week 7 AFC West Roundup, Denver Broncos inch closer to Kansas City Chiefs
In Week 7 the Las Vegas Raiders fell to 3‑4, seeing their playoff chances dwindle as they endure a fourth straight loss. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos bounced back with a 30‑16 victory over the Cardinals, highlighted by QB Bo Nix’s 62‑yard rushing TD and a strong defensive showing from LB Alex Singleton. The win narrows Denver’s gap with the Kansas City Chiefs, who suffered their first loss of the season, falling 20‑3 to Seattle as Patrick Mahomes posted modest numbers and was held to a single interception. The AFC West now stands with Kansas City at 5‑1, Denver 5‑2, Raiders 3‑4, and the Chargers 0‑6, setting up a pivotal Broncos‑Chiefs clash next week.
Las Vegas Raiders’ playoff hopes continue to fade after Week 7 loss to Los Angeles Rams
After starting 3-0, the Las Vegas Raiders tumble to 3-4 following a 35-21 Week 7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, pushing their playoff hopes toward the bottom of the AFC wild‑card race. The latest standings place them 10th, a game‑and‑a‑half behind the Bengals for the seventh seed and trailing the Patriots and Ravens, who hold the tiebreaker over Vegas. With a must‑win against the New York Jets next week, the Raiders face a de facto mid‑season elimination battle.
Raiders-Rams:16 things we learned
The Las Vegas Raiders’ early‑season optimism fizzles after a 35‑21 home loss to an undermanned Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 26, 2026. The Rams surged to a 28‑6 halftime lead—the Raiders’ biggest half‑time deficit since 2015—and held on despite missing key players. Coach Klint Kubiak points to systemic issues: a defense that has allowed 170 points in five games, a run game that managed just 48 yards (Ashton Jeanty 15 yards on eight carries), and chronic red‑zone failures (3‑10 conversion in two games). While rookie running back Fernando Mendoza sparked quarterback talk and wideout Tre Tucker tied the NFL lead with four 40‑plus catches, the team must address both sides of the ball before facing the 2‑5 New York Jets next week.
Las Vegas Raiders outclassed by undermanned Los Angeles Rams
The Las Vegas Raiders opened a home showdown with the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 25, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium. After winning the coin toss and opting to receive, the Raiders went three‑and‑out and the Rams punted. A pass‑interference penalty gave the Raiders the ball at the Rams’ 30, but Matt Gay missed a 51‑yard field goal. The Rams answered with a touchdown, leading 7‑0 with 6:25 left in the first quarter. A 21‑yard rush by rookie Mike Washington set up a 30‑yard field goal for the Raiders, cutting the deficit to 7‑3 as the quarter ended.
Las Vegas Raiders discussion: Week 7 live chat during Rams game
The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Los Angeles Rams. Kickoff is at 1:25 p.m. PT. Discuss it all here.
Raiders-Rams inactives: Mike Washington, Quay Walker are playing
The Las Vegas Raiders confirm rookie running back Mike Washington and linebacker Quay Walker are active for Sunday’s 1:25 p.m. PT showdown with the Los Angeles Rams. Washington, a fourth‑round pick who posted 43 yards on nine carries in Week 6, was listed as questionable after foot/back issues but is expected to play. Walker, downgraded to questionable with a chest injury, also suits up. The Rams list wide‑out Puka Nacua as active after a calf concern, while star cornerback Trent McDuffie, LB Nate Landman, several defensive linemen and receiver Davante Adams remain out.
Raiders vs. Rams: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming and more
The Las Vegas Raiders host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at 1:25 p.m. PT in Allegiant Stadium. Both teams sit at mediocre records—Raiders 3‑3, Rams 2‑4—and the game airs on Fox with Chris Myers, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi calling the action. Stream it via the SB Nation app, the Raiders + Allegiant Stadium app, or Raiders.com (iOS Safari). Radio coverage runs on KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV 920 AM. FanDuel lists the Rams as 5.5‑point favorites with a 47.5 total.
Raiders News: Quay Walker downgraded to questionable
Linebacker Quay Walker, a starter for the Las Vegas Raiders, is listed as questionable for Week 7 after dealing with a chest injury. The Raiders face the Los Angeles Rams, who rely heavily on 13‑personnel sets and multiple tight ends. If Walker misses the game, backup Tommy Eichenberg could see significant playing time. The article also notes recent defensive line promotions and the passing of former Raider Pete Banaszak.
Raider Nation rises in confidence in the Team’s direction
After a three‑game skid, the Las Vegas Raiders bounce back with renewed optimism. Despite recent losses, rookie standouts like Tre Tucker (two TDs), Treydan Stukes, and Michael Mayer (career‑high receiving yards) impressed, and fans’ confidence in the franchise’s direction rose from 89% to 93% in an SB Nation poll. The upcoming clash with the Rams offers a chance to break the streak and push toward the playoffs, with key contributors Bowers and the returning Tonka Hemingway bolstering the defense. Raider Nation sees the young core’s flashes of greatness as a sign of a promising future.
Maxx Crosby, Tyler Linderbaum among Raiders that must step up in Week 7
The Raiders view Week 7 at home against a struggling Los Angeles Rams as a must‑win to snap their three‑game skid. With the Rams nursing injuries to Davante Adams, DTs Kobie Turner and Poona Ford, Kicker Blake Grupe and LB Nate Landman, Las Vegas hopes to capitalize. Edge rusher Maxx Crosby, once a sack machine, has only two sacks and two tackles for loss through six games, putting him on pace for a career‑low season, while center Tyler Linderbaum must shore up a porous offensive line that was dominated by Buffalo’s Deone Walker last week. Improved play from the trenches could be the key to ending the Raiders’ losing streak.
Raiders Mailbag: What players should Las Vegas target at NFL Trade Deadline?
Ahead of the Week 7 showdown with the Rams, the Raiders’ mailbag zeroes in on the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Writer Spytek weighs options from The Athletic’s board, highlighting DT Jeffery Simmons (Titans) as a 30‑year‑old with a 2030 extension despite a past controversy, DT Moro Ojomo (Eagles) as a free‑agent‑eligible 25‑year‑old who could fill the biggest defensive gap, WR Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars) as a 24‑year‑old WR‑1 candidate if the price is low, and G Landon Dickerson (Eagles) as a risky but Pro‑Bowl‑capable guard. He also debates the cost of acquiring veteran guard Quenton Nelson, noting his elite talent versus age and contract‑year concerns.
Las Vegas Raiders-Los Angeles Rams FEED Topic: Which team will win special teams battle?
The Rams enter Week 7 against the Raiders with top‑three offense and defense rankings but sit 2‑4, largely due to a league‑worst special‑teams EPA (-21.35). Kicker turnover has been chaotic: Harrison Mevis was released after a 55.6% field‑goal rate, Blake Grupe injured his ACL, and veteran Brandon McManus is now the third kicker in seven games. Their punt coverage also lags, earning a 66.5 PFF grade (seventh‑worst). The Raiders fare slightly better, ranking ninth in EPA thanks to Matt Gay’s 93.3% field‑goal success, though their punt return unit is 26th. The upcoming matchup could hinge on which team wins the special‑teams battle.
Raiders Week 7: How to attack the Rams stingy defense
The Raiders (3‑3) host the Rams (2‑4) in Week 7, and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak must lean on a surprisingly effective ground game to counter Los Angeles’ stingy defense. While Las Vegas boasts the league’s sixth‑most points (162) and a top‑10 passing attack—quarterback Kirk Cousins leads with 14 TDs—their rushing ranks near the bottom (30th). The Rams, however, have surrendered the seventh‑most rushing yards (762) and struggle with interior linemen after injuries to Poona Ford and Kobie Turner. Kubiak is advised to mix power runs with Jeanty and rookie Mike Washington Jr., while still exploiting his elite pass‑catchers Brock Bowers, Tre Tucker, and Michael Mayer. Success hinges on balancing air and ground to outmaneuver defensive coordinator Chris Schula’s scheme.
NFL predictions: Las Vegas Raiders-Los Angeles Rams clinging to postseason relevance in Week 7 matchup
The Las Vegas Raiders (3‑3) and Los Angeles Rams (2‑4) clash in Week 7, each fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. After a 3‑0 start, the Raiders have dropped three straight, while the Rams, once Super Bowl favorites, grapple with injuries to their defensive line, cornerback Trent McDuffie, and wideout Davante Adams. The author favors the Raiders +4.5, an under 48.5 total, and the LV moneyline. The post also previews the Silver & Black Pride Pick’em competition, highlighting recent writer records and community leaderboards, with Mooniac now atop the standings. Fans are urged to join the SB Nation app for live chat and updates.
Are the Los Angeles Rams a repeat of the Patriots game?
The Los Angeles Rams, now 2‑4 and riddled with injuries—including A.J. Brown, Davante Adams and several linemen—have slid to the NFC West cellar, dropping from last year’s top offense to 20th in scoring. Their depleted defense, missing four DBs, faces a Week 7 clash with the Las Vegas Raiders, who were trounced 45‑17 by New England after a 33‑30 loss to Buffalo. The article argues the Rams’ injuries and rookie offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhase’s growing pains create a winnable game for Klint Kubiak’s Raiders, but warns that the Raiders’ own struggles against tight ends and inconsistent safety play could derail the upset. Key stats: Rams rank 12th in the league with 676 rushing yards and 4.6 yards per carry; Raiders have suffered multiple high‑profile defeats.
Raiders injury news: Mike Washington is questionable to play Sunday against Rams
The Raiders enter Sunday’s bout with the Rams holding a clear injury edge, with only rookie RB Mike Washington listed as questionable after foot/back issues that limited his practice week. Coach Klint Kubiak expects Washington to suit up, but if he’s sidelined, Dylan Laube backs up starter Ashton Jeanty. Defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway returns from a concussion, while WR Dont’e Thornton remains on IR, risking a season‑ending loss if not activated by Wednesday. The Rams, meanwhile, scramble with several key players—WR Puka Nacua, CB Trent McDuffie, LB Nate Landman, plus multiple linemen and WR Davante Adams—questionable or out.
What happened to Los Angeles Rams’ ‘Super Team’ ahead of Week 7 Las Vegas Raiders matchup?
Ahead of the Week 7 showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Los Angeles Rams sit 2‑4 and look far from the offseason “Super Team” hype. Analyst Kenny Arthur blames the Rams’ collapse on misguided roster moves—overpaying for corners, trading for Hall‑Famer Myles Garrett instead of shoring up linebackers or receivers, and drafting rookie QB Ty Simpson—while neglecting the league’s worst special‑teams unit, which saw key players like kicker Harrison Mevis and returner Xavier Smith cut or retained. Injuries to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams further expose depth issues. Meanwhile, veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford’s production has slipped from a 2023 MVP‑level spike, highlighting the team’s broader struggle to translate big‑name signings into wins.
Raiders Week 6 snap and production review
The Raiders fell 33-30 to the Bills in Week 6, prompting a deep dive into their receiving corps. Tre Tucker led the team with 46 snaps, hauling in five catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns – his best effort yet. Jalen Nailor, back from a concussion, managed just one catch for nine yards on four targets after a $35 million contract. Cody White saw limited action (14 snaps) with no receptions, while rookie Malik Benson and Dareke Young were largely unused. Overall, Las Vegas favored tight ends and backs, delivering 82 targets versus only 41 to its wide receivers in the past three games.
Raiders entering a critical 2-game swing
The Las Vegas Raiders, after a 3-0 start, have stumbled to 3-3 in a pivotal eight‑game stretch. With back‑to‑back wins against 2-4 Los Angeles Rams and New York Jets looming, they can climb to 5-3 and regain a playoff cushion before facing the 6‑0 49ers, 3‑3 Seahawks and 4‑2 Broncos. The blog notes the Raiders have only beaten teams with a combined 2‑15 record while losing to squads at 14‑3, highlighting the need to capitalize on the upcoming games to avoid slipping out of contention.
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