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5 questions with Behind the Steel Curtain
In a rivalry that dates back to the 1970s, it feels like every matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers has a lot riding on it. While this year’s Week 6 contest pails in comparison to the playoff bouts from 40 or 50 years ago, both Las Vegas and Pittsburgh could use a win as the two clubs have been losing some steam lately.
To preview the game for Raider Nation, Ryan...
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Tight end had a good game in Las Vegas last year and has been having a good season so far in 2024
While Pat Freiermuth isn’t the biggest name on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense, he is a quality tight end who can cause the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense issues in the Raiders Week 6 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Last season, Freiermuth gave Las Vegas some trouble by catching three passes for 41 yards and a touchdown. In 2024,...
Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, citing several sources close to the situation, reports that if the Raiders are able to “turn the corner” with Aiden O’Connell
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Who do you got in Week 6?
Well, I’ve been ridiculous in this year.
It’s getting crazier and crazier.
I’m 0-5 in picking Raiders games.
They are 2-3, of course. I have picked them to win three times and I’ve picking them to lose twice.
They have lost all three times I’ve chosen them to win and they have won both times I picked them to lose.
You can’t make this stuff up.
But I push on.
I’m not feeling the Raiders this...
The Las Vegas Raiders have been taking so many hits on the injury front the last few weeks. It all started with their Week 3 game against the Carolina
The Las Vegas Raiders' biggest issue this year outside of the quarterback position and the offense being bad as a whole, is undoubtedly the injury issues they have had.
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Tight end will miss his 3rd straight game Sunday
The Las Vegas Raiders have put second-year tight end Michael on the reserve/non-football injury list, according to a report by ESPN on Friday afternoon
The Raiders have now placed TE Michael Mayer on the reserve/non-football illness list as he deals with a personal matter.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 11, 2024Mayer has been out for the past two weeks as he has been dealing...
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With Davante Adams’ days in Las Vegas numbered, Meyers will have to step up
While we’re still waiting for the Davante Adams trade to happen, Adams’ time with the Las Vegas Raiders is expected to come to an end soon which will reshuffle the Raiders’ depth chart at wide receiver.
The most significant change will be Jakobi Meyers getting elevated as the team’s “No. 1 wide receiver” moving forward. Especially considering...
According to Field Yates, the Raiders placed TE Michael Mayer on the non-football injury list due to a personal matter. Raiders HC Antonio Pierce said last week Mayer was dealing with “personal stuff” and there was no timeline for his return.
As a result of the move, Mayer will be sidelined for at least the next four games.
Quarterback Justin Fields, top, and the Pittsburgh Steelers offense is ranked in the lower echelon in the NFL. The struggling Steelers presents the Las Vegas Raiders defense with a get-right opportunity this Sunday. | Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images
Pittsburgh having issues scoring points while Las Vegas needs to quell the roller coaster ride of performances
How about flipping the get-right narrative, for a change — Las Vegas Raiders?
For far too long, when a team is struggling...
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The Raiders decided to switch run schemes for 2024 and the results have been underwhelming
When the Las Vegas Raiders hired Antonio Pierce his coaching staff was important for his success. As a defensive coach the importance of hiring the right coordinator to lead the offense is paramount.
The Raiders were close to hiring Kliff Kingsbury who is having success with the Washington Commanders. He decided to decline the contract and the Raiders...
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Battered Raiders’ get some good news ahead of Week 6 game
The Las Vegas Raiders have been hit hard by injuries this season, but Friday the team is getting some good news on the injury front as several players are returning to practice, which is an indication they will be ready to play in Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce...
Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden will get a full Nevada Supreme Court review of a lawsuit he filed against the NFL over emails leaked to the media before he resigned from the team in 2021.
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Confidence from Raider Nation drops back to 17% heading into Week 6
The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off another loss in which fans question the players and the coaching staff. After 34-18 to the Denver Broncos, the Raiders' three losses have been by two scores.
The future doesn't look bright with the roster injuries starting to pile up. The team is about to lose Davante Adams via trade and just lost Christian Wilkins to injury reserve. In the midst...
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Readers pick what player from history would most help this Raiders’ squad
Yes, yes, I love to dive into the history of the Raiders’ franchise often during our Tuesday Community Question topics.
This week, we paired the current roster and the history of the Raiders.
Yes, things aren’t going great for the Silver and Black at the moment.
So, we decided to have a little fun and ask our readers to give us a Raiders’ player...
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently trying to move wide receiver Davante Adams. But, while he awaits his trade, a lot of fans seem to think he's holding out, or simply just not playing because he doesn't want to be a part of the team anymore.
The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2024 NFL season strong, winning their first three games. However, they’ve hit a rough patch, losing back-to-back games and now sitting at 3-2.
The Las Vegas Raiders are in injury limbo. They have 18 players on their injury report, and, for some reason cannot seem to get healthier, but it's actually getting worse.
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Unheralded defensive tackle is an anchor
When Adam Butler joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023, it it really didn’t move the needle.
And for good reason.
Butler didn’t play in 2022 and he had been a journeyman played in first five NFL seasons.
But, the truth is, Butler has been a key piece of the Raiders’ defense since he joined the Silver and Black, Butler was a solid rotational player for the Raiders last season and the team...