The No. 1 overall pick ran the offense in practice Wednesday, four days before a 5-4 Seahawks team with the league's stingiest defense visits Allegiant Stadium.
Fernando Mendoza took the practice field as the Raiders' starting quarterback for the first time Wednesday, and the reward waiting for him Sunday is the best defense in football. The team made it official this week, with general manager John Spytek saying the rookie "passed every test" since he walked into the building.
Justin Jefferson speaks about the Kirk Cousins trade.Perhaps nobody needed the Raiders to move off Kirk Cousins more than Justin Jefferson. Jefferson was asked about Minnesota trading for Cousins and...
With the Kirk Cousins trade announced on Tuesday, the Raiders officially moved into the... The post Raiders Witnessed ‘Holy Cow’ Moments from Mendoza in Practice appeared first on Raiders Beat.
With a vote of confidence from Raiders coach Klint Kubiak in hand, defensive coordinator Rob Leonard and his unit are searching for solutions against the Seahawks.
The Seahawks don’t have much film on what a Raiders offense with Fernando Mendoza looks like, but they do know former offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak well.
There’s one more week to go before a much-needed bye week for the Seattle Seahawks with a matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on the horizon. The injury report is still quite hefty with 15 players listed for Seattle…
The Las Vegas Raiders will have a front-row seat to Seattle Seahawks QB Drew Lock in Week 10, and his performance could weigh heavily in their backup QB talks.
Immediately after his football team lost to the San Francisco 49ers 38-17 this past Sunday, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak was naturally asked about potential changes to a defense that’s now given up 30 or…
When the Raiders take the field against the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on... The post Raiders, Mendoza Preparing for Seattle Defense that has Dominated Rookie QBs Since 2024 appeared first on Raiders Beat.
A day after trading starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, the Raiders begin game preparations for their Week 10 matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Week 10 is the official beginning of a new era for the Las Vegas Raiders, as rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is set to make his first start against the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, the Raiders are still in the…
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2027 free agent class isn't very strong, but here are five players that they should re-sign, and five that they should let walk.
Last year, Klint Kubiak was one of the most decorated assistant coaches in the NFL as the offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks. Kubiak’s offensive playcalling was a major factor why the Seahawks ended up…
Did anything noteworthy happen with the Las Vegas Raiders this week? Week 10 brings the moment we’ve been waiting for since April (really since last December, and maybe even sooner than that): Fernando Mendoza’s first…
The Las Vegas Raiders held firm in the post-Week 9 AFC playoff picture despite losing to the San Francisco 49ers, but they missed a chance to shake things up.
For the first time in his career, Fernando Mendoza will take the field on... The post Raiders Have Quietly Been Giving Mendoza 1st-Team Reps for Months appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 draft class fared in a 38-17 loss at the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and what to look for Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks. Ashton Jeanty: The No. 6 overall…
The Seattle Seahawks using DBs Nick Emmanwori and Devon Witherspoon could slow down the Las Vegas Raiders' elite TE duo of Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer.
This is a Brock Bowers’ apprecation space.We love watching this kid do his work. So, anytime we get the chance to promote and celebrate his greatness, we do. And this seems like a perfect morning to do it again. The…
The Seattle Seahawks’ next opponent is making a major change at quarterback. After trading Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, the Las Vegas Raiders are turning to Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026…
Every time he steps on the field, Raiders’ running back/special teams ace Dylan Laube reminds himself of his responsibility to “set the tone” for his team.
Could the Raiders have gotten more than a third-round pick for Kirk Cousins? We’ll... The post Raiders Next Best Offer for Cousins a Late 4th? appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Raiders players lamented the loss of Kirk Cousins while expressing excitement about the future of the organization now that Fernando Mendoza will take over as starting quarterback.
Fernando Mendoza had the reins of the Raiders offense at practice, replacing Kirk Cousins amid the Tuesday trade, but not before giving his mentor his flowers.
As most power rankings were published before Kirk Cousins was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, the Las Vegas Raiders did not slide like a team that just lost its starting quarterback.
Raiders linemen Adam Butler and Will Putnam, the sons of U.S. military veterans, battle each other daily as former undrafted rookies who know what it is to persevere.
The Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious in an injury bowl against the Arizona Cardinals last week, and it appears they may have to do it again on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Seattle released the first of the…
The latest Las Vegas Raiders news roundup features the post-trade deadline chatter and roster moves, as well as more intel about the Kirk Cousins trade and more.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ defense is searching for answers after giving up 30 or more points for the sixth consecutive game in the Week 9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. However, the Raiders might have found at least one…
Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after not quite three years away, relishing his familiarity with the Twin Cities area, the people in the organization and, of course, coach Kevin O’Connell’s offense.
Fernando Mendoza’s latest lesson learned about life in the NFL: Things can change quickly. Mendoza said he had “no inking” the Las Vegas Raiders were discussing trading starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota…
In the early years of his career, Raiders GM John Spytek was an operations... The post John Spytek Taking Criticism for his Most Impressive Move as Raiders’ GM appeared first on Raiders Beat.
After the Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, he kept his appointment at Great Clips and expressed his thanks to the organization and fans.
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 free-agent class didn't fare well in Week 9's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but Kirk Cousins' time here was a net positive.
The Las Vegas Raiders are leading the NFL in every defensive category you don’t want to be a part of. Total yards, Yards Per game, rushing yards, passing yards, total points and points per game. Defensive coordinator…
Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will make his starting debut on Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks as he becomes the team’s full-time starter in wake of Kirk Cousins’ trade to the…
The Las Vegas Raiders are trying anything they can on defense, and it showed up in our advanced stats study for Week 9's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
When the Raiders host the Seahawks on Sunday, Fernado Mendoza will get the first... The post Daniel Jeremiah Wins Draft Day Debate on Fernando Mendoza appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The trade for Kirk Cousins came together quickly on Tuesday, but the Raiders’ plan... The post Raiders Believe Fernando Mendoza was Ready Before Now appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Here is what can be learned about the Raiders from a rewatch of their ugly loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which sent the final message the team isn’t quite ready to compete this year.
UPDATE: Vikings initial trade offer for Cousins involved a fifth-round pick According to league... The post Schultz Explains How Raiders and Vikings Reached Deal for Kirk Cousins appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas | The Sportsnista The Raiders have officially turned the page at quarterback. Las Vegas traded veteran Kirk Cousins back to the Minnesota Vikings The post Mendoza Era Begins as Raiders Trade Cousins Back to…
After trading Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings just hours before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, the 2026 No. 1 overall pick’s first regular-season career start is upon us.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek peeled the curtain back on the role that Fernando Mendoza played in the Kirk Cousins trade.
After the trade that sent Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, the Raiders on Tuesday named Fernando Mendoza, the top overall draft pick, as their starting quarterback.
The was a lot of speculation in the last few weeks around what the... The post Reports Conflict on Maxx Crosby Trade Interest appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders have traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota, setting up his reunion with the Vikings ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.
The No. 1 overall draft pick will make his first start for the silver and black at 1:05 p.m. Sunday when the Raiders host the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. ...
The Las Vegas Raiders have shipped out starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, clearing a path for the beginning of the Fernando Mendoza era.
The Las Vegas Raiders' snap counts and usage during Week 9's game against the San Francisco 49ers unveiled 5 significant alterations to the status quo.
The Raiders could have an opportunity to trade Kirk Cousins before the 1 p.m. NFL trade deadline after the Vikings looked awful at quarterback on Monday night.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jermod McCoy is slowly figuring things out in his suddenly-expanded role. We evaluate his play through two games in the rotation.
The AFC West is taking clear shape after Week 9, as the Las Vegas Raiders are hovering in the middle, way above the Chargers but below the Chiefs and Broncos.