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Is Aidan O’Connell on hot seat? Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster prediction ahead of Houston Texans preseason game
Last week gave us some new information when it comes to predicting the Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster, with the Raiders taking on the Arizona Cardinals for their first preseason game. So, ahead of this week’s preseason bout against the Houston Texans, let’s make some updates to the previous prediction and see who is on […]
5 Las Vegas Raiders’ rookies to watch in preseason game against Houston Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders have their second preseason game of the 2026 season, giving the rookies on the roster another opportunity to make names for themselves and climb up the depth chart against the Houston Texans. With that in mind, let’s dive into five first-year players to pay extra attention to on Thursday evening in […]
Raiders-Texans preseason: 5 things to watch
The Las Vegas Raiders play at the Houston Texans on Thursday night in their second preseason game. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. PT. Here are five things to watch for: Improved defense: The Raiders’ defense stunk against the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason opener last week and the unit struggled in a joint practice […]
Raiders-Texans preseason: Players I’m excited to see
The Las Vegas Raiders will play their second preseason game Thursday at the Houston Texans with a 5 p.m. PT kickoff. Based on performances in the Raiders’ preseason opening 27-14 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals, here are some players I’m looking forward to see play whether they had a good performance or not last […]
Raiders news: Kirk Cousins could help offensive line
A key for the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense to make improvements in the 2026 season will be offensive-line play. The Raiders’ offensive line was simply dreadful last season and it was a big reason why the offense was awful. The team has made additions with hopes of improving the unit. But the responsibility doesn’t just […]
Wednesday open thread
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Will Rob Leonard get fired after year 1?
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 Rob Leonard get fired after year 1? let us know your thoughts below in this week’s SB Nation Reacts survey. Sign up here to participate […]
Nakobe Dean embracing leadership role during Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp
When the Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Nakobe Dean during free agency this offseason, the team wasn’t just getting a defender who can patrol the second level of the defense. It added a much-needed leader to a young position group and defense. While Maxx Crosby has done a good job in that role over the […]
Mike Washington Jr. embracing ‘physical mindset’ in Klint Kubiak’s offense during Las Vegas Raiders training camp
Part of the reason the Las Vegas Raiders hired Klint Kubiak as head coach this offseason is because of his impressive rushing attack. The Seattle Seahawks ranked 10th in the NFL in rushing yards, totaling nearly 2,100 yards during the 2025 regular season en route to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy last February. Kubiak accomplished that […]
How are you feeling about Kirk Cousins likely being starting QB?
Prior to training camp, there was a large faction of Las Vegas Raiders fans who were not happy about the reports that the team was expected to make nww veteran addition Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback to start the season (and likely remain the starter for much, if not, all of he 2026 season) over […]
Fernando Mendoza gets some work against Texans’ 1st team
The Las Vegas Raiders held a joint practice with the host Houston Texans on Tuesday and, as head coach Klint Kubiak suggested might happen last week, rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza did, indeed, get some work with the first-team offense. Mendoza got extensive work with the first- team offense for the first time in training camp […]
Breaking down Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut for Las Vegas Raiders against Arizona Cardinals
Thursday night provided the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Fernando Mendoza’s Las Vegas Raiders debut! Kind of… Of course, it’s just the preseason, and we don’t know when Mendoza will be on the field for the regular season. Regardless, he was sharp against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 10 of 16 pass attempts (62.5%) for […]
Raiders-Texans joint practice keys
The Las Vegas Raiders are having a joint training camp practice with at the Houston Texans on Tuesday morning before they play a preseason game there Thursday night. This will be some of the most important work of training camp and the preseason because the starters should get a lot of work. Here are some […]
Raiders News: Players gear up for joint practice against Houston Texans
Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp will be a little different today, Tuesday, Aug. 18, with a joint practice against the Houston Texans ahead of their preseason game on Thursday evening. On Sunday, head coach Klint Kubiak was asked about the session in Houston and said “the intensity is going to ramp up,” but the standards […]
The Las Vegas Raiders joint practice in Houston are critical
Monday afternoon, the Las Vegas Raiders boarded a plane headed for Houston, Texas. Setting the stage for a joint practice Tuesday with the Texans before the Week 2 preseason contest on Thursday. Texans are premium grade-A beef Fresh off a 27- 14 Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Raiders have had an opportunity […]
General thoughts on preseason so far?
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The candidates who’ll lead the Raiders in takeaways this season
Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard has plenty of work ahead of him in his initial season as play caller. And the Las Vegas Raiders’ 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Thursday in the Silver & Black’s preseason opener showcased the challenges that await Leonard. At the tail end of last month, I dove into one […]
Ashton Jeanty working to improve in passing game during Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp
What can get lost in Ashton Jeanty’s rookie season is that he was a productive pass-catcher out of the backfield, hauling in 55 catches for 346 yards and five touchdowns last year. All three of those figures were in the top 10 among running backs during the 2025 regular season, highlighted by his receiving touchdowns, […]
Jackson Powers-Johnson exits Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp practice with injury
According to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson exited Monday’s training camp practice with an apparent injury. McFadden noted that Powers-Johnson went down during the team’s red zone period and “quickly popped back up” before heading to the sideline and walking into the facility with a trainer once the period concluded. […]
Las Vegas Raiders training camp stars Hezekiah Masses, Malik Benson face significant tests in Houston Texans joint practices
If we’re picking early winners from Las Vegas Raiders training camp, rookies Hezekiah Masses and Malik Benson have to be at the top of the list. Both were day three picks but have been the talk of camp with how much they’ve exceeded expectations, setting themselves up to compete for starting spots or at least […]
Top 5 first-time Pro Bowl candidates on Las Vegas Raiders’ roster
While the Pro Bowl has lost its luster in recent years, the recognition still matters when it comes to contract negotiations and/or incentives. With training camp underway and the 2026 season right around the corner, let’s take a look at five players on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster who could make their first appearance in […]
Raiders news: Darien Porter’s confidence is growing year 2
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Darien Porter in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Porter was a wide receiver-turned-cornerback who put together one of the best statistical seasons for a college cornerback. He was hoping to take those talents to the league. In 2025, there were flashes of his talent, but the up-and-downs […]
Monday open thread
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The candidates who’ll lead the Raiders in scoring this season
It was but a mere glimpse, but what an encouraging view of Klint Kubiak’s Las Vegas Raiders offense in the preseason opener, no? A mix of both efficiency and staples of the Kubiak scheme, the Silver & Black’s head coach and offensive play caller provided a window into what he’s cooking up this season in […]
Silver Minings: Raiders sign DT Folorunso Fatukasi
The Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game of the season on Thursday Night. One of the reasons for the loss was the struggles to stop the run. In a move to add depth to the defensive tackle position, the Raiders looked to the free-agent market for help. They signed former Houston Texan Folorunso […]
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