The owner backed Kirk Cousins as the bridge quarterback, Klint Kubiak called the Jeanty-Washington carry split a moving target, and Las Vegas shuffled the roster a week from the deadline.
Mark Davis took the quarterback question off his coaching staff's desk this week. In a CNBC interview, the Raiders owner said there is absolutely no pressure whatsoever from him to start Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick who has thrown eight passes all season. Adam Hill of the Review-Journal transcribed the full comments, and Davis went past the usual owner boilerplate. "Today, there's a lot of pressure put on teams when they draft a guy No. 1 that you have to play him right away," he said, before calling the team fortunate that Kirk Cousins can bridge the gap.
The 4-4 Las Vegas Raiders are beginning their practice week Wednesday to prepare for Sunday’s game at the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers and, has been the case for most of the season, appear to be close to full health.…
We’re basically halfway into the 2025 NFL season (this 17-game thing messes with the math), so let’s take a quick review of the 4-4 Raiders and where they stand with nine games of the season remaining. Let’s review the…
In an expected move, Las Vegas Raiders backup running back and returner Dylan Laube was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in their 38-33 victory at the New York Jets on Sunday in Week 8.…
Dylan Laube’s 95-yard kickoff return against the Jets was the biggest moment of his... The post Raiders’ Underrated Play of the Season Came from Ian Thomas in Week 8 appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 draft class (eight of the 10 picks are on the 53-man roster) fared in a 38-33 win at the New York Jets on Sunday and what to look for Sunday at the San Francisco 49ers.…
Question: Where is Quay Walker lined up? Answer: Everywhere. The Las Vegas Raiders have moved the base linebacker all over the field in his first season since signing in free agency from the Green Bay Packers. According…
The AFC playoff picture after Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season sees the Las Vegas Raiders slowly crawling back to relevance after a win over the New York Jets.
The NFL trade deadline is a week from today, Nivember 10, at 1 p.m. The Las Vegas Raiders could be active in the trade market in the next week, whether it’s as buyers, seller or maybe even both. Las Vegas general…
Could the Raiders get a draft haul for Maxx Crosby ahead of the trade... The post Schefter Pours Cold Water on Maxx Crosby’s Trade Value appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Raiders aren’t expected to trade Maxx Crosby, but it sounds like they will... The post Exec Believes Raiders Can Get What They Want for Maxx Crosby appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Story by Alan Snel Photos by Hugh Byrne LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Raiders-run Allegiant Stadium The post This Time The Game Is Politics, Votes And Elections Inside Allegiant Stadium: Raiders-Run Venue Become Voting Site…
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak could use Ashton Jeanty in a Deebo Samuel-like fashion, where he blurs the line between wide receiver and running back.
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. What is your confidence in the team’s direction? Sign…
The Buffalo Bills released veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday, a day after he completed his one-game NFL suspension for spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players.
The Las Vegas Raiders, losers of four straight, rolled into MetLife Stadium and got back to their winning ways against the New York Jets. Besting last years win total (3) and getting win #4 on the year. All while…
The Raiders might not be regretting their decision to draft Ashton Jeanty with the... The post Raiders Building was not Unanimous on the Ashton Jeanty Pick in ’25, Former Staffer Says appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders managed to start November right by getting a win and ending a four-game losing streak, taking down the New York Jets 38-33. Meanwhile, a running back change where Mike Washington Jr. became the…
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins knew that Jalen Nailor finally showing up for the offense was imminent, and he did so in Week 8 vs. the New York Jets.
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 draft class (eight of the 10 picks are on the 53-man roster) fared in a 38-33 win at the New York Jets on Sunday and what to look for Sunday at the San Francisco 49ers.…
With the Raiders’ 38-33 win over the Jets on Sunday, trade speculation around Maxx... The post Silver Adds Fuel to Kirk Cousins Trade Rumors appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis says in a new interview he has been pleased with the organization’s plan to develop the No. 1 overall pick and isn’t pressuring the coaches to make Fernando Mendoza the starter.
Surely the Raiders will field calls as deadline day approaches next week, but their win Sunday against the New York Jets could change the way they elect to proceed.
Jilted to joyous, how 49ers’ DeForest Buckner overcame hurt and pushed for a reunion (paywall)“It’s possible Buckner can do it on his new team. It’s the same franchise that once broke his heart, closing a door he never…
The Raiders are still looking for answers on the interior of their offensive line,... The post Raiders Host on Powers-Johnson: “I Think He Wants Out” appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Raiders hadn’t won in a month, but after Kirk Cousins threw three TD passes and ran for another score to beat the Jets, he led the team straight to In-N-Out Burger for a tasty tradition.
The Las Vegas Raiders made a drastic shift in workload for their running backs on Sunday, but coach Klint Kubiak on Monday declined to provide much insight into the distribution of carries moving forward.
Several players raised their stock during Sunday’s win by the Las Vegas Raiders over the New York Jets and a few took a hit, but Kirk Cousins was the game’s biggest winner.
The NFL trade deadline is just over a week away, and the Raiders are... The post Schefter Addresses Raiders’ Latest Trade Rumors appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders fans just have to marvel at what Klint Kubiak has done with the offense during the 2026 NFL season with such little talent and so many issues.
"I just try to be steady because I know in this league there are going to be ups and downs," said Kirk Cousins after throwing three touchdowns against Jets.
The easy explanation of Sunday is that Kirk Cousins and the defense flipped a... The post Inside the Raiders’ 2nd-Half Turnaround against the Jets appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Is Ashton Jeanty no longer the no. 1 running back in the Raiders’ backfield?... The post Greater Ashton Jeanty Trend Should Concern Fantasy Football Owners appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Dylan Laube energized the Raiders once again with a touchdown in his return to the East Coast, and this one was the first kickoff return this season in the NFL.
In the eighth edition of the "Fernando Mendoza Meter," Kirk Cousins has cooled the heat on his seat as the Las Vegas Raiders' starting QB after a Week 8 win.
Brock Bowers set an NFL record for receiving yards through 35 games for pass catchers who aren’t wide receivers in the Raiders’ win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
The Raiders finally got a win on Sunday, and for a team that had... The post 3 Biggest Winners and Losers from the Raiders’ 38-33 Win over the Jets on Sunday appeared first on Raiders Beat.
In this episode of Vegas Sports Sunday, the Review-Journal’s Dominic Lavoie and Heidi Fang recap the Raiders’ win over the Jets and dive into the latest in UNLV athletics.
Lawyers for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs say he has “tangible evidence” that disputes allegations made by three women of incidents during his time with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Outpossessed almost double in the first half, the Raiders flipped the script in the second with lengthy, meticulous scoring drives that kept the Jets offense at bay.
Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Las Vegas Raiders snapped a four-game skid with a 38-33 comeback victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Las Vegas halted a four-game losing streak Sunday morning at MetLife Stadium with a comeback 38-33 victory over the New York Jets to even its record at 4-4 on the year. ...