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 Las Vegas Raiders lost four straight games to potential Super Bowl contenders before last week. Coach Klint Kubiak insisted they remain "in the hunt" for a playoff spot.
Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson lost his starting job and is relegated to playing on special teams, but he wants to be a good teammate as rookie Trey Zuhn III takes the reins.
The Raiders have big decisions to make ahead of the November 10 trade deadline,... The post Pelissero Estimates Raiders’ Asking Price for Kirk Cousins appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Raiders travel to play the 6-1 49ers in week 9, and there will... The post Raiders’ “Milk Carton” Vets Need to Step Up vs. 49ers appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The actor best known as Batman in the “Dark Knight” put Raiders owner Al Davis among his favorite characters he’s played in the upcoming “Madden” film.
The Raiders snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over the New York Jets that has put them in playoff consideration a week away from the NFL trade deadline.
It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders offense is putting up numbers. At the midway point of the season, the Raiders currently sit at 9th in the conference standings. With a 4-4 overall record, ranking second in…
A few weeks ago, wide receiver Cody White was the Las Vegas Raiders’ secret weapon. Now, he’s out of a job. The team released the veteran on Wednesday after as they needed room to activate reserve tight end Carter…
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins spoke to the media at Intermountain Health Performance Center about Sunday’s game against the 49ers.
The Las Vegas Raiders' passing attack led them to another win, which is a good sign for Kirk Cousins' job security. But Rob Leonard needs to make adjustments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ...
The Raiders gave their first-quarter carries to rookie Mike Washington Jr. against the Jets, as Trey Zuhn III started at right guard and Jermod McCoy got playing time.
Kirk Cousins is on thin ice with Raider Nation, but Klint Kubiak is set to give him at least one last chance to prove he should remain the starter in Las Vegas.
A pair of struggling teams met Sunday when the Las Vegas Raiders faced the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here is what happened.
The Las Vegas Raiders travel to face the New York Jets in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. Here are the expert predictions, storylines, injury updates and more.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty offered a reminder that it’s OK to add a little entertainment and drama even in an era when those things are typically frowned upon.
The Raiders are expected to have wide receiver Jack Bech in the lineup on Sunday, though a defensive player has been placed on injured reserve to create a roster spot.
Will Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty follow up his criticism of the New York Jets' tackling with one of his strongest performances of the season?
Do the Las Vegas Raiders have a solution to their issues at right guard? What does Kirk Cousins' trade market look like ahead of Week 8 matchup with the New York Jets?
As police investigated the battery case involving Packers running back Josh Jacobs, multiple other women contacted them to detail their own allegations against the former Raiders standout.
The Raiders will look to snap a four-game losing streak against a New York Jets team that could draw extra motivation from comments made about its defense by Ashton Jeanty.
The latest Las Vegas Raiders news roundup includes the final Week 8 injury report, Jonah Laulu being coveted on waivers, and a new practice squad addition.
Las Vegas visitará a los Jets con la misión de cortar una racha de cuatro derrotas ante una defensa que ha sido una de las más sólidas de la NFL durante las primeras siete semanas de la temporada.
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for any answer they can to fix their offensive line issues. One of them is turning to rookie Trey Zuhn III at right guard.
New York Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. is a weapon who can both harm the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8 and make them regret not taking him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Getting after New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will be no easy task for the Las Vegas Raiders' defensive front, as they face a tough offensive line.
The Las Vegas Raiders are in search of answers, and fans are clamoring for Fernando Mendoza. The lack of a run game is the answer to why he's still on the bench.
Las Vegas Raiders LB Quay Walker has turned back into the player that Green Bay Packers fans warned us about, which is inconsistent and poor in coverage.
Cole has only solidified his status at the position among the likes of Hall of Famer Ray Guy, another All-Pro in Jeff Gossett and ascending Hall of Fame candidate Shane Lechler.
Cerca de 250 aficionados se reunieron en Rockotitlán para disfrutar del Raiders-Rams en una Watch Party llena de música, actividades y orgullo Silver and Black.
The Indianapolis Colts are having a fire sale, and the Las Vegas Raiders could jump in on the trade action for some help at wide receiver with Josh Downs.
The Las Vegas Raiders may potentially be shaking up the offensive line again and putting Trey Zuhn III at RG. This could be the one that actually solves things.
The Las Vegas Raiders are way healthier than the New York Jets on the initial Week 8 injury report, but they can't be lulled to sleep with reinforcements coming.