Rob Leonard's pass rush and Ashton Jeanty lead the case for a 2-0 start, with Brock Bowers doubtful and the Chargers banged up after losing to Arizona.
The Raiders head to SoFi Stadium on Sunday at 1-0, carrying a defense that looked like a genuine asset in Week 1. The Chargers arrive at 0-1 and nursing injuries in their secondary, which makes this an early AFC West game with more on the ledger than September usually allows.
The 24-hour rule has long passed, meaning it’s time to put the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins behind us and start focusing on the Week 2 matchup against a familiar AFC West foe: the Los Angeles…
After having to eat 'humble pie' following a dismal performance against the Cardinals in the season opener, the Chargers are making changes on offense.
The Las Vegas Raiders week 2 opponents are the hated rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. Making a short-distance first road trip to the Raiders’ second home stadium, SoFi Stadium. Taking on a Jim Harbaugh-led team with…
Trey McBride dominated against the Los Angeles Chargers, and Andrew Janocko has Las Vegas Raiders fans thinking Michael Mayer could duplicate that success.
It’s that time of the week again. It’s our weekly Saturday prediction post. We started out strong as we got the Raiders’ Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins correctly. Now, it’s on to Week 2 at the Los Angeles Chargers.…
Darien Porter being out in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season makes Zeke Masses an instant linchpin for the Las Vegas Raiders' defense vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Las Vegas Raiders are riding the high of a Week 1 victory over the Miami Dolphins, but the Raiders were expected to win that contest. In a way, last week was the feel-good/tune-up game, and this Sunday is Las Vegas’…
One litmus test is in the books. And another one is on tap for Klint Kubiak and his Las Vegas Raiders football team. Against a division foe, no less. It was widely assumed Kubiak and his desert marauders would top the…
After missing both Wednesday and Thursday practice, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) logged a limited session on Friday and now enters the weekend with a questionable tag. That’s quite the jump from no practice before…
"I enjoy the players buying into what we're doing, the energy, and them feeling like they have a chance to make a play," said Leonard after his first game as an NFL defensive coordinator.
The Chargers are back at home this Sunday to host the Raiders (1-0). Their Week One matchup with the Cardinals unfortunately left us with more questions than answers in regards to what the Chargers are this year and who…
Las Vegas Raiders superstar tight end Brock Bowers may be making a key step back toward the playing field. According to multiple media reports, Bowers was seen on the practice field as the team started its final work…
Tom Brady might not be in the Raiders’ building on a regular basis, but... The post Cousins Shares Phone Call He Made to Tom Brady in Team Meeting appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak addresses the media at team headquarters in Henderson as the Silver and Black prepare for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Las Vegas Raiders had one of their better offensive performances on Sunday, putting up 27 points. It was their highest home-opener total since 2021, when they beat the Baltimore Ravens. What shined on offense was…
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors make their picks for the Raiders’ first road game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
The Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 season with a 27-13 victory at home over the Miami Dolphins.While it was an overall strong opening effort, perhaps the team’s most questioned unit, the wide receiver group, didn’t…
The Chargers are 0-1 and are set to face a 1-0 Raiders team this Sunday who have upset on their minds, on top of the added motivation to make a divisional rival face an 0-2 start to the year. This week, we were lucky to…
The 2026 Las Vegas Raiders starting offensive line played so well that we have to ask what went wrong in 2025. It would be too easy to trash and bash the previous offensive line coach while he’s not here to defend…
The Las Vegas Raiders, 1-0, visit the Los Angeles Chargers, 0-1, Sunday. Here are five keys to victory: Offensive line dominance: A major reason why the Raiders are 1-0 after a 27-13 home win over the Miami Dolphins on…
If the Las Vegas Raiders are missing TE Brock Bowers again in Week 2, then Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James will be an even bigger thron in their side.
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett proved that throwing deep is possible vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. So, there is hope for Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins.
Ashton Jeanty rushed for 102 yards to go with 45 yards and two scores receiving and helped the Raiders dictate tempo — like they hope to Sunday against the Chargers.
Maxx Crosby won’t need any extra motivation for the Raiders’ rivalry game with the... The post Will Maxx Crosby Remember Mike McDaniel Mocking Him in ’24? appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker looked forward to reuniting for the first time since their national championship days at Georgia, and they looked right at home in the opener.
A complete guide to who the Las Vegas Raiders should be interested in during 2027 NFL free agency. Jacksonville Jaguars WR Parker Washington made a splash.
For the second consecutive practice, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) did not participate in practice for the Chargers. Per ESPN’s Kris Rhim, he worked out in the same manner that he did on Wednesday, working off to…
The Los Angeles Chargers should be preparing to play their Week 2 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders without wide receiver Ladd McConkey. McConkey was a non-participant for the second consecutive day in practice due…
The NFL got its first taste of the Raiders’ offense under Klint Kubiak on... The post Klint Kubiak Surprised Mark Schlereth with No. 1 Reason He Avoids Shotgun appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Stukes not only had the pick in the Raiders’ win over the Dolphins, he also finished with five tackles, a pass defensed and another tackle on special teams while playing all 56 snaps on defense.
The Los Angeles Chargers did not expect to lose their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, but they were on the wrong end of the upset alert. A 26-14 loss to one of the worst teams in the league in 2025…
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza appears in the latest ad for State Farm titled “Vegas Changes a Man,” which plays off the rookie’s wholesome image.
The Las Vegas Raiders cannot afford to overlook Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season after Ladd McConkey's injury.
Based on multiple reports this week, there is a chance the Raiders will have... The post Former Player Explains Why Brock Bowers Health Rumors Benefit the Raiders appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders RT DJ Glaze has to prove that his strong showing against the Miami Dolphins was no fluke by showing out again vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.
Two months ago, it looked like Jackson Powers-Johnson might be on his way to... The post Raiders O-Line Coach Shares First Thing He Asked of Powers-Johnson ahead of ‘26 Season appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders DC Rob Leonard put his creative scheme on film for the first time and displayed diverse coverages that the team has been missing for years.
The finer details of Michael Mayer's contract extension make the Las Vegas Raiders' perceived gamble with the fourth-year tight end look much less risky.
The Las Raiders and former defensive coordinator Patrick Graham have both benefited from a reset that was very much needed thus far in the 2026 NFL season.
Ladd McConkey is the Los Angeles Chargers' injury report headliner as they march into a pivotal game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.
Kirk Cousins turned in a solid game in the Raiders’ season opener, but even... The post Raiders Flagship Hosts Share Similar Concern with Kirk Cousins appeared first on Raiders Beat.
By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Raiders say they need to build a $158 million plaza The post Raiders Could Have Built Pedestrian Bridge To Help Fans Reach Stadium, But Will Now…
Quarterback Kirk Cousins and running back Ashton Jeanty grabbed the headlines for the Las Vegas Raiders' win over Miami on Sunday, but the offensive and defensive lines were key
The advanced stats prove even more that the Las Vegas Raiders' defensive showing against the Miami Dolphins was dominant, even if Kirk Cousins had his struggles.
It’s hard to overstate how poorly the Raiders’ offensive line was coached in 2025,... The post Raiders Failed O-Lineman was PFF’s Top-Graded Guard in Week 1 appeared first on Raiders Beat.
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