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Raiders-Jaguars fan chat

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3 months ago | 2 reads

Las Vegas Raiders elevate rookie cornerback Greedy Vance

The Las Vegas Raiders are about to face off with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. It has been a long season for the Silver and Black with the 2-5 start, and they are hoping for a spark coming off the bye. A place where the team has struggled is stopping the pass. While the […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Raiders Week 9: Be wary of Jaguars’ Devin Lloyd

An interception prone quarterback versus an interception machine linebacker. That sums up the upcoming battle between Las Vegas Raiders signal caller Geno Smith and Jacksonville Jaguars defender Devin Lloyd. Smith, the Raiders’ 35-year-old, $75 million quarterback, boasts 10 interceptions thrown this season and was atop the league in that category for much of the season […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Raiders-Jaguars FEED topic: 2025 draft class usage and production

It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders have gotten minimal production from their 2025 NFL draft class, outside of first-round pick Ashton Jeanty. However, sitting at 2-5 after the bye week and heading into the second half of the season with slim playoff chances, many expect to see a youth movement in Las Vegas […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Mailbag: Is there a disconnect between John Spytek and Pete Carroll?

While the Las Vegas Raiders are set to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9, the majority of this week’s mailbag questions are focused on general manager John Spytek, head coach Pete Carroll and the Raiders’ roster. Without further ado, let’s get to your questions! Q: Ashton Jeanty and Dont’e Thornton are the only […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Raiders-Jaguars predictions

We’re back from the bye and it’s time for our weekly tradition of predicting Las Vegas Raiders games on Saturday. I’m coming out of the bye with a 6-1 record in Raiders games this season. I follow trends and the Raiders have been trending down. Yes, though, their Week 9 opponent, the visiiting Jacksonville Jaguars, […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

How has Liam Coen changed Jaguars’ culture?

This Week 9 matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars features two teams that have new head coaches—Pete Carroll for the Raiders and Liam Coen for the Jaguars—and are coming off byes after blowout losses two weeks ago. To preview the contest, Silver and Black Pride reached out to our friends at Big […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Maxx Crosby, Adam Butler ready to play Sunday

As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster is close to full strength for Sunday’s home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as they return from their bye week. Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll said Friday afternoon that both star defensive end Maxx Crosby and starting defensive tackle Adam Butler will be reayd to go after […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Raider Nation’s confidence grows after the bye week

The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-5 coming off their bye week, with the fan base on edge. Raider Nation got a break last week from heartbreak and is hoping for the team to bounce back in Week 9. Pete Carroll is surprised by the start of the season and expected better results. His choice of […]

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Raiders shouldn’t be deterred by Jaguars’ 6th-ranked run defense

Single digit carries for Ashton Jeanty is blasphemy. Especially considering the Las Vegas Raiders spent the sixth overall pick on the Boise State running back just this past April. The high pick used demands adequate usage and giving the 21-year-old, 5-foot-8 and 208-pound tailback that kind of workload shouldn’t happen again. During the bye week […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Many fans don’t get Tyler Lockett signing

The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett this week and not all fans of the team are on board with it. This week, we asked our community members if they thought the Lockett signing was a good idea. And the majority of the answer was no. More than 60 percent of the […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

2026 Raiders Draft Scouting: Mansoor Delane

Position: Cornerback Height: 6’0 Weight: 190 Stats: 2025 (8 Games) – 33 tackles, INT, 7 PBU, 13.9% Missed Tackle | 8/25, 100 yds, 28.8 QBR allowed Class/Age: Senior, 22 Team: LSU Positives: Delane showcases an elite mind at the cornerback position to pair with high end athletic traits, technique, and ball skills. All in all, […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Raiders fans want to see a youth movement

The NFL trade deadline is in four days and Las Vegas Raiders fans want to see some moves. The team is 2-5 and could trade several players for draft picks. Many fans want to see that happen. Here are some 0f your responses: jaraider Raiders have reached Nadir = the lowest or most unsuccessful point […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Raiders must get to Trevor Lawrence

The 2-5 Las Vegas Raiders host the 4-3 Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT. Here are five keys to victory for the Raiders: Make Lawrence uncomfortable: The Raiders need to follow the Los Angeles Rams’ blueprint against Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Week 7 (Jacksonville was on its bye in […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

How much of Brian Thomas will Raiders see?

The Las Vegas Raiders have been dealing with some drama of their own with their top wide receiver as Jakobi Meyers has publicly stated he desires to be traded by Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline and he has been subject to many rumors for several weeks. The Raiders aren’t alone with some issues with a top […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Friday open thread

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The pros and cons of Raiders adding Tyler Lockett

There was a need for a veteran wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders. Inking Tyler Lockett — a 33-year-old 11-year vet — certainly fits that bill. But one can’t escape that head coach Pete Carroll seems hellbent on a getting the band back together the desert, doesn’t he? The Silver & Black added Lockett […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Projecting Eric Stokes Free Agent Market

Eric Stokes signed with the Raiders on a 1 year, 3.5 million prove it deal this season after some ups and downs to start his career. As a rookie in 2021, Stokes logged 49 receptions allowed for 567 yards and a 78.8 QBR largely in part to his 14 PBU and an interception. Injuries then […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Submit your Week 9 mailbag questions!

We’re back on the grind after having a relaxing Sunday as the Las Vegas Raiders take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Raiders’ Week 9 matchup. We also have the NFL trade deadline coming up on Tuesday, and all 2026 NFL draft and free agency questions are welcome for this week’s mailbag! As always, anything […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Raiders fans want Aidan O’Connell back on the roster

Fans want AOC back. Backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell is getting healthy and the Las Vegas Raiders will soon have a decision to make. This week, the team activated his 21-day window to remove him from the injured reserve. He has been on the IR since breaking his wrist in August in the final preseason game. […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Tyree Wilson has made some strides, but not enough

Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2o23 draft class has fared this season as they have returned from the bye: Tyree Wilson: The No. 7 overall draft pick has played 46 percent of the snaps this season after playing 50 percent last season and 43 as a rookie. He has 13 […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Oddsmakers losing confidence in Ashton Jeanty’s OROY chances

Basically since he was drafted and into the early season, Las Vegas Raiders’ running back Ashton Jeanty had been the favorite, among the favorities, to win the 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Eyar award. However, no that we’re basically1 halfway through the season and after a somewhat bumpy start of the season for Jeanty […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Thursday open thread

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3 months ago | 0 reads