Looking at the AFC West objectively, could we say that the Las Vegas Raiders have the worst quarterback room in the division this season? FOX Sports certainly believes this; in fact, they have the Silver and Black winning single-digit games.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo has yet to reach his potential (arguably), but star defender Maxx Crosby believes in his teammate on defense.
Air Force safety Trey Taylor intercepts a pass against UNLV this past November. The Jim Thorpe Award winner was taken by the Las Vegas Raiders in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Unsettled depth at safety and special teams gives seventh-round pick opportunity to seize role
The Las Vegas Raiders added one Jim Thorpe Award winner — given to the best defensive back in college football — with the 43rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by...
Significant issues, particularly at quarterback, marred the Las Vegas Raiders' 2023 season. Even Aidan O'Connell struggled as a rookie thrust into the starting role without much preparation.
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Returning Raider Nation’s questions for the week
The NFL schedule is out and OTAs are just around the corner for the Las Vegas Raiders. We also have a few hypothetical questions for this week’s mailbag but before we get into that, I just wanted to say thank you all for your kind messages about my grandfather. Whether it was in the comments section here or replies to my post on X/Twitter, I...
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NFL will allow Tom Brady to call games while working on ownership deal
Las Vegas Raiders fans are not fond of seven-time champion quarterback Tom Brady. One of the most controversial plays in NFL history sparked his career against the Raiders in the 2001 divisional round.
Mark Davis didn’t take the tuck rule personally and befriended Brady when he moved the team to Las Vegas. This led to Brady and Davis agreeing to add him as a minority owner...
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Storylines to watch now that the schedule is out
While we’re still several months out from the start of the regular season, this week brought Las Vegas Raiders fans and the football world some excitement as the NFL released the 2024 schedule! We officially know when and where the Raiders will play this fall, creating some intriguing games to keep tabs on.
Below is a look at the five matchups with the best storylines for...
Eastern Michigan alum, Maxx Crosby finished in fourth place for defensive player of the year this past season. but was a finalist. He has never missed a game for the Las Vegas Raiders since he was drafted in 2019.
The release of the Las Vegas Raiders' schedule is a significant event for all football enthusiasts. While we were already aware of the opponents and venues, unveiling the dates and times adds a new level of excitement.
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Fans express their love for the Raiders’ great defensive superstars
I love Raiders’ history.
So, when our Tuesday Community Question has a historical edge to it, it’s my absolute favorite. That is the case this week as our community question was who was the best defensive player in team history?
Yes, it’s a brutally difficult question to answer because the Raiders’ history is rich in dynamic defensive...
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Games start in less than 3 months
The Las Vegas Raiders will hit the field for a game in 85 days,
Wednesday, the NFL released the Raiders’ three preseason game opponents along with their complete regular-season slate. Friday, the team announced the exact times and dates for the preseason.
Preseason matchups are set ??
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) May 17, 2024 To recap: Raiders 2024 Preseason Schedule (all times...Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Going game-by-game through the schedule
While we’ve known who the Las Vegas Raiders will play this season for a while, when they play each team is just as important. So, now that the NFL has released the 2024 schedule, let’s dive into it game-by-game and make some way-too-early predictions for how the season will unfold and the Raiders’ record.
Week 1 @ ChargersOur friends at DraftKings Sportsbook have Las Vegas as early...
The Las Vegas Raiders, with their rich and storied history, command the respect they rightly deserve. Their legacy is deeply intertwined with the NFL's rapid growth, a testament to their enduring influence.
The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers hate one another. There is really no better way to put it. The two franchises are rivals and usually go back and forth on the field in every game they play.
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Las Vegas will hit the friendly skies in 2024
As we digest the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 regular-season schedule, which was released Wednesday evening, one thing is clear —- the team will be logging its fair share of air miles during the season.
According to a report by Bookies.com, the Raiders — who play nine of their 17 games on the road this season — will log the seventh most air miles in the NFL during the season.
The report states Las...
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Getting to know veteran speed wide receiver
The Las Vegas Raiders’ added wide receiver Jalen Guyton in free agency this offseason.
We will be getting to know him more very quickly, but here are five aspects of Guyton the player and person that Raiders fans should know:
Telesco history:
Guyton is an answer to a trivia question. He is the first former Los Angeles Chargers’ player the Raiders signed since Tom Telesco became their general...
Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Brock Bowers is going to be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses, if head coach Antonio Pierce has anything to say about it.
Every NFL team, including the Las Vegas Raiders, released its schedules on Wednesday at 8 PM EST, so it was a little chaotic. Each team also released some content, whether they do a release video, a graphic, or something else.
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What to keep an eye on heading into team’s workouts
We’re easing our way into the 2024 NFL season as OTAs are just around the corner with the Las Vegas Raiders scheduled to begin workouts on Monday, May 20.
While the first couple of weeks are about installing the playbook and helping players get back in shape, the second phase allows for non-padded on-field drills where the position battles will commence.
So, what are the...