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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, […]
Raiders News: ESPN gives Las Vegas slim playoff odds in Klint Kubiak’s 1st season
In the span of about two months during the offseason, new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak went from winning the Super Bowl to making the first pick of the NFL Draft. In other words, Kubiak went from being a part of the best team in the NFL to taking over the worst team […]
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Raiders Week 1: The must-account-for Dolphins in the home opener
It might’ve just been me, but it sure felt like it took a while for us to get into Week 1 mode, but alas, here we are and the Las Vegas Raiders are set to embark on the regular season with Klint Kubiak as their head coach. The Silver & Black kick off its 2026 […]
What does Darrell Luter Jr. bring to Las Vegas Raiders’ roster?
Even after the Las Vegas Raiders filled out their initial 53-man roster at the end of training camp, John Spytek and Klint Kubiak weren’t done making one last tweak. The Raiders picked up cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. from the San Francisco 49ers off the waiver wire, who drew the most interest on the wire with […]
Raiders Weekly: Week 0
The Raiders weekly series will recap the biggest stories from the week. Additionally, we will focus on what happens outside the lines leading up to Sunday. Meanwhile, Week 0 is upon us. What is Week 0? It is the week separating the preseason from the regular season. Kirk Cousins is QB1 Las Vegas Raiders head […]
Las Vegas Raiders Radio Network affiliate stations
In 2026, Las Vegas Raiders games are carried on radio stations in in several states and in both English and Spanish. Here’s a list of all the cities where you can listen to Raiders radio broadcasts, which originate from Raiders Radio Network flagship station KRLV/920 AM in Las Vegas. Raiders radio affiliates in Nevada Raiders […]
Raiders News: Former Raider Richie Incognito is excited about the new OL coach
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to improve at the offensive line position. It was abysmal last season, and the hope is that the new coaching staff can maximize the group’s talent. Offensive line coach Rick Dennsion is already making an imprint. During preseason, the execution was precise and looked completely different than it did […]
Revisiting the Raiders’ return game with the 53-man roster settled
Now that the dust from the 53-man roster shuffle is settled and the Las Vegas Raiders preparing for their Week 1 season and home-opener, it’s ample time to revisit the team’s long-dormant return game. With the Silver & Black knee-deep in training camp and preparing for a trio of preseason clashes, I dove into the […]
Raiders News: Amy Trask thinks the Raiders made the right call on Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders decided to roll with Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback to start the season. It wasn’t a surprise to much of the Raiders fan base with Fernando Mendoza expected to sit and learn behind the veteran. The expectation had already been set. Former Raiders executive Amy Trask agrees with the decision. […]
Raiders fans expect Ashton Jeanty to start Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for their Week 1 matchup vs the Miami Dolphins. Of course, the biggest question heading into the game is the health of Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty got injured after the second preseason game with a sprained ankle. It was reported to be much worse at first, but the franchise […]
Raiders’ Patrick Johnson a feel-good story, but veteran earned his spot
The Las Vegas Raiders are no strangers to preseason “phenoms”. Same can be said about the other 31 teams in the NFL, really. Usually, said standouts tend to be of the young variety, either an undrafted free agent (UDFA) or a player in their second or third year in the league. Case-in-point: Cian Slone. The […]
Raiders Mailbag: What week will Fernando Mendoza make his 1st start, what will Raiders’ record be?
The 53-man roster is set (for now), and we’re playing the waiting game for the Las Vegas Raiders’ season opener next Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. So, we’re previewing the 2026 campaign for this week’s mailbag. Let’s get to it! Q: What week will Fernando Mendoza make his first start, and what will the Raiders’ […]
Raiders News: Maxx Crosby trade deadline chatter already starting
The Las Vegas Raiders put what looks like the finishing touches on their initial 53-man roster this week, and the 2026 season hasn’t even started yet. However, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox is already discussing a potential roster shake-up that a lot of Raider Nation wouldn’t be happy about: trading defensive end Maxx Crosby. In a […]
Raiders 2026: Game-by-game predictions for Klint Kubiak’s 1st year
While there was plenty of conjecture of what would happen during the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching search, once the team zeroed in on Klint Kubiak, it wasn’t a matter of “if” but “when”. And once it was clear the offensive-minded young hotshot was the choice by Silver & Black brass, even the normally reserved […]
Jeremiah Smith, Will Echoles, 2027 NFL draft wide receivers and defensive tackles Las Vegas Raiders fans should know
While the Las Vegas Raiders settled in on their initial 53-man roster this week, there are a couple of glaring holes at wide receiver and defensive tackle heading into the season. Of course, players on the current roster can step up and fill them. But until then, those positions look like the two biggest needs […]
Raiders’ offensive line is an X-factor for the 2026 season
The Las Vegas Raiders are about to head into the regular season with a matchup against the Miami Dolphins. It will be their first test of real football, and they are hoping to start the season off on a good note. One area fans will be interested in is the offensive line’s improvement. The Raiders […]