Thornton practiced Wednesday for the first time since training camp, opening a 21-day activation window, while Nailor was held out with a concussion.
Wednesday handed the Raiders a receiver back and took one away. Dont'e Thornton Jr. practiced for the first time since training camp, and Jalen Nailor was the only Las Vegas player who did not participate at all, held out with a concussion on the Week 5 injury report.
The divide between the AFC West-leading Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders is still there, but the gap appears to be dwindling. Call it the Klint Kubiak Effect. The Silver & Black’s patience in wanting to…
In different ways, the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots are two of the biggest surprises in the NFL when it comes to the early-season playoff picture. Not much was expected of the Raiders, who currently own a…
After back-to-back road contests, the New England Patriots return home in Week 5 for what will on paper be a marquee matchup. On the one side, you have the reigning AFC champions, who just improved to 2-2 on the year;…
It’s only Week 5, but the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots has a lot of early postseason implications on the line. The 3-1 Raiders are coming off a significant loss to the Kansas City Chiefs…
Klint Kubiak looking for answers on offense The Raiders rank no. 8 in the... The post Raiders Lacking Key Ingredient on Offense appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to be connected to potential trade fits at the wide receiver position. One name to keep an eye on Chris Godwin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They are 0-4 and could be open to trading their…
3-1 start could change the Raiders’ short-term plan Going into the 2026 season, the... The post Raiders Could Be Buyers Ahead of Nov. 10 Trade Deadline appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the biggest “feel-good stories” in the NFL right now, going from having the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft to being in the playoff conversation during the early stages of the 2026…
The Las Vegas Raiders' run game struggles continued in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, plus a look at Rob Leonard and Kirk Cousins' shortcomings.
Week five is inching closer. The Monster Keys to victory have been delivered, plenty of videos and podcasts are out to preview and break down the matchup. Also a couple of columns – one on Efton Chism III’s parents and…
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2024 draft class fared in a 30-27 Week 4 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and what to look for Sunday at the New England Patriots: Brock Bowers: Despite dealing with a…
The Las Vegas Raiders' run defense issue during the 2026 NFL season certainly won't solve itself during a Week 5 bout against a good New England Patriots RB duo.
Nothing creates momentum in the NFL like a fast start and the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense is doing its part in that area. According to the team’s public relations department, the Las Vegas defense has held their…
The Las Vegas Raiders must figure out a way to isolate the New England Patriots' nickel and linebackers to have success through the air vs. a tough secondary.
Christian Gonzalez headlines the New England Patriots' lengthy injury list before their matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.
As New England Patriots practice squad wide receiver Kyle Dixon took the field Wednesday, he donned the No. 89 jersey, signaling his practice responsibilities for the week: Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. It’s a sign of…
For the New England Patriots, Sunday will be a celebration. The franchise will honor the 25th anniversary of its first ever Super Bowl-winning team as well as recent Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Adam Vinatieri. It…
Coming off a big win in Buffalo, the New England Patriots are returning back home in Week 5. The team of head coach Mike Vrabel, now in possession, of a 2-2 record, will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.…
Klint Kubiak’s personality bigger than advertised The Raiders are off to their best start... The post Raiders HC Wrote a Cryptic Message on His Week 4 Playsheet appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Raiders opened the practice window Wednesday for wideout Dont’e Thornton Jr., mired this season on injured reserve as he works his way back from hamstring pain.
Whether moving the Xs and Os around the board differently or finding the right combination of runners and blockers to pick up four-plus yards when needed, fixing the ground game must be addressed.
In this week's edition of Commit or Quit, we evaluate the Las Vegas Raiders' 2027 free agent class after their first loss vs. the Kansas Cty Chiefs in Week 4.
The New England Patriots are not out of the woods yet. Wide receiver Mack Hollins as well as cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III and Karon Prunty and all stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s practice in…
Despite suffering their first loss of the season to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Las Vegas Raiders gained national respect and even climbed in several NFL power rankings.
Head coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins addressed the media at team headquarters in Henderson ahead of the Raiders’ matchup at New England.
The Las Vegas Raiders are onto Week 5 and the New England Patriots and they are doing so with a new feeling in the early days of the Klint Kubiak tenure. They are begining are going through a work week coming off a loss…
Caleb Rogers fulfilling his purpose in the locker room The Raiders stacked three wins... The post Raiders Guard Caleb Rogers Has Unique Way of Encouraging Teammates appeared first on Raiders Beat.
One of the Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 free-agent additions was a bright spot in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but two veterans had forgettable outings.
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The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense is getting a boost on the practice field Wednesday as the team begins the work week for Sunday’s game at the New England Patriots. Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said both starting…
Finalist for Raiders HC job off to a terrible start in ’26 The Klint... The post Raiders Dodged a Bullet Passing on One of Last Year’s Hot OC Candidates appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is giving Fernando Mendoza the perfect front-row seat for how to operate in the NFL, so everything is going according to plan.
We’re basically a quarter into the 2025 NFL season (this 17-game thing messes with the math), so let’s take a quick review of the 3-1 Raiders and where they stand with three quarters of the season remaining. Quick…
The AFC playoff picture after Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season has the Las Vegas Raiders still clinging to a wildcard spot, and the Kansas City Chiefs back on top.
Kennedy explains why he supported Kubiak’s decision to be aggressive on Sunday Raiders head... The post Lincoln Kennedy Shares Biggest Regret from the Tuck Rule Game appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Checking in on former Las Vegas Raiders players after Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season, and Tyree Wilson had a revival, but Davante Adams and Geno Smith had duds.
The latest Las Vegas Raiders news roundup includes the best post-game quotes from the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and superlatives from that game.
Kubiak halftime comments created headlines this week Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak isn’t known... The post Klint Kubiak Let His Real Personality Slip on Sunday appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Here is what can be learned about the Las Vegas Raiders from a rewatch of their narrow home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and what they can take forward.
A rundown of the Las Vegas Raiders' post-Week 4 power rankings shows that Klint Kubiak's team is still inching up despite the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
August injury still hampering Raiders’ star running back The Raiders’ running game has been... The post Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Still Not 100 Percent appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Harrison Jr.’s character called into question The Raiders desperately need a no. 1 wide... The post Raiders and Marvin Harrison Jr. Not Necessarily a Good Fit appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty is not the "bust" that some are now labeling him as. While his raw stats are bad, advanced metrics paint a better picture.
Thomas was part of the Raiders' legendary “Soul Patrol,” a cultural phenomenon of the 1970s that was equal parts skilled, feared and respected and remains one of the greatest defensive backfields ever assembled.
Injury updates for the Las Vegas Raiders before Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, including the latest on Jackson Powers-Johnson, Jalne Nailor and Dont'e Thornton.
Across the AFC West in Week 4, the Las Vegas Raiders finally dropped one to the Chiefs but remain in a great spot as the Broncos and Chargers both lost again.
The Las Vegas Raiders probably earned more national respect from their first loss than any of their three victories, but nobody is ready to accept accolades for narrow defeat.
After the Raiders fell short to the Chiefs 30-27 on Sunday, Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, took to social media to take a jab at Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak.
Klint Kubiak bore the blame for the impotent rushing attack against the Chiefs, as Raiders averaged 2.8 yards per carry to worsen their league-worst mark of 3.1 yards.