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Every morning: what happened with the Raiders yesterday, what it means, and who reported it first.
- Raiders snap four-game skid 38-33 at Jets, Jeanty down to two carriesMonday, November 2, 2026 · Cousins threw three touchdowns and ran in another, Brock Bowers scored twice, and a rookie took over the Raiders backfield in a 38-33 road win.
- Raiders activate Jack Bech for Jets trip as Crosby trade talk buildsSunday, November 1, 2026 · Bech is back from a broken forearm, Patrick Johnson goes to injured reserve, and a 3-4 Raiders team kicks off at MetLife with the deadline nine days out.
- Raiders reach the Jets near full strength as New York rules out three defendersSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Patrick Johnson is the only Raider ruled out for Sunday at MetLife Stadium, while the Jets will be without T'Vondre Sweat, Joseph Ossai and Max Mitchell, with David Bailey doubtful.
- Jeanty says some Jets defenders don't want to tackle; Bowers back at fullFriday, October 30, 2026 · Las Vegas got Brock Bowers to full practice and lost a guard to a bad back, while its rookie running back handed Sunday's opponent a motivational poster.
- Raiders activate WR Dont'e Thornton, waive DT Jonah Laulu before Jets tripWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Las Vegas got a receiver back off injured reserve Tuesday and paid for it on the defensive line, with Jack Bech next in the queue.
- Kubiak closes the QB question: Cousins starts at the Jets, Mendoza waitsTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Kubiak declared there is no controversy and named Kirk Cousins the Week 8 starter, while Jack Bech's return window opened and the run game stayed broken.
- Raiders fall 35-21 to Rams for 4th straight loss, Kubiak won't rule out MendozaMonday, October 26, 2026 · Las Vegas dropped to 3-4 after a 28-6 first half, and Klint Kubiak said the staff is thinking about everything at quarterback.
- Pete Banaszak, Raiders' Super Bowl XI back and Holy Roller figure, dies at 82Sunday, October 25, 2026 · The team announced the death of its 1975 touchdown record holder on Saturday, hours before Las Vegas hosts the Rams with Quay Walker suddenly questionable.
- Raiders get Hemingway back as Rams arrive without Adams and maybe NacuaSaturday, October 24, 2026 · Las Vegas lists just one questionable player for Sunday while Los Angeles is down Davante Adams, a starting linebacker and possibly Puka Nacua.
- Mark Davis says the Mendoza-over-Cousins call belongs to his football staffWednesday, October 21, 2026 · Raiders owner praises both quarterbacks and sets no timeline, while the three-game skid traces to 22 rushing yards and seven penalties.
- NFL suspends Bills' Gardner-Johnson a game for spitting at Brock BowersTuesday, October 20, 2026 · A one-game ban for the Bills safety, Evan Neal cut loose, and Davante Adams ruled out for months before the Rams visit.
- Raiders lose 33-30 to Bills for third straight defeat, fall to 3-3Monday, October 19, 2026 · Las Vegas outgained Buffalo and lost anyway: two red zone touchdowns in five trips, no takeaways, 65 rushing yards and a failed onside kick.
- Cousins keeps the Raiders' starting job over Mendoza for the Bills gameSunday, October 18, 2026 · Las Vegas lists Kirk Cousins ahead of the No. 1 pick on its Week 6 depth chart, and Maxx Crosby carries the league's biggest Week 5 fine into a 4:25 p.m. kickoff.
- Raiders rule out DT Tonka Hemingway as Bills bring NFL's top scoring offenseSaturday, October 17, 2026 · The Raiders ruled out their starting defensive tackle and kept two injured-reserve returns on the shelf a day before hosting Buffalo.
- Raiders get Nailor back at practice as Bills' Moore and Oliver sit out againFriday, October 16, 2026 · Jalen Nailor practiced in a non-contact jersey and Brock Bowers returned to full, while Buffalo's top receiver and veteran defensive tackle missed a second straight day.
- Kubiak rules out resting Ashton Jeanty as the back practices in fullThursday, October 15, 2026 · ESPN reported the Raiders had discussed a week off for their struggling second-year back. Klint Kubiak's answer Wednesday: he is playing.
- Unsealed Korn Ferry memo on Brian Flores surfaces from Raiders' coaching searchWednesday, October 14, 2026 · A search firm write-up on Flores is now evidence in the NFL discrimination suit, while Kirk Cousins keeps the Raiders job and the offensive line gets a hard look.
- Patriots rout Raiders 45-17 as No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza debutsMonday, October 12, 2026 · Las Vegas gave up 536 yards and five Drake Maye touchdowns in New England, and the 3-0 start is now two weeks gone.
- Raiders take league-best takeaway defense to turnover-prone PatriotsSunday, October 11, 2026 · Las Vegas leads the NFL with nine takeaways and New England has given it away 10 times, with Ashton Jeanty questionable for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette.
- Raiders' Ashton Jeanty questionable as Patriots rule out four cornerbacksSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Las Vegas ruled out three players and listed Jeanty as questionable for Sunday at New England, where the Patriots will be without both starting cornerbacks.
- Ashton Jeanty limited with new foot injury as Raiders line gets healthierFriday, October 9, 2026 · Jeanty was downgraded to limited Thursday with a foot added to his ankle, while Jackson Powers-Johnson and Brock Bowers both practiced in full.
- Raiders start Dont'e Thornton's return clock as Jalen Nailor sits with concussionThursday, October 8, 2026 · Thornton practiced Wednesday for the first time since training camp, opening a 21-day activation window, while Nailor was held out with a concussion.
- Raiders down to four healthy receivers as Kubiak leaves door open to a moveWednesday, October 7, 2026 · Nailor is in concussion protocol, Bech and Thornton are on injured reserve, and Klint Kubiak says all options are on the table before Sunday at New England.
- Kubiak puts the NFL's worst rushing attack on himself as Raiders turn to PatriotsTuesday, October 6, 2026 · Las Vegas averages 3.13 yards a carry, last in the league, and the head coach says the fault is his scheme and not his players.
- Raiders fall 30-27 to Chiefs as Kenneth Walker runs for 177 yardsMonday, October 5, 2026 · Las Vegas led late, then gave up two touchdowns in 20 seconds, lost a kickoff fumble and watched Kirk Cousins get intercepted at the end.
- Raiders and Chiefs meet at 3-0 with the AFC West lead on the lineSunday, October 4, 2026 · Kickoff is 1:25 p.m. Pacific on CBS. Las Vegas is a 4.5-point home underdog, without Jackson Powers-Johnson, against a quarterback who is 13-2 against the Raiders.
- Raiders rule out Jackson Powers-Johnson as Caleb Rogers draws the start vs ChiefsSaturday, October 3, 2026 · Las Vegas will be without its starting right guard against Kansas City on Sunday, and the Chiefs will be without left tackle Josh Simmons.
- Powers-Johnson misses second straight practice as Raiders ready for ChiefsFriday, October 2, 2026 · The Raiders' right guard has not practiced since hurting his groin in New Orleans, and Kansas City is down its left tackle too.
- Brock Bowers wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week as Powers-Johnson sits outThursday, October 1, 2026 · Bowers' 10-catch return earned the conference's weekly honor, but the Raiders opened Chiefs week without their starting left guard.
- Grow Your OwnWednesday, September 30, 2026 · Cody White went from the practice squad to three touchdowns in three weeks. The trade machine wants us to buy somebody else's slumping first-rounder instead. John Spytek's drafts say keep the picks.
- Raiders lose Jack Bech to a broken forearm and sign Tyler Scott before Chiefs weekTuesday, September 29, 2026 · Bech is headed to injured reserve, Tyler Scott joins the practice squad, and the 3-0 Raiders turn to a Kansas City game for first place.
- Raiders force four fourth-quarter turnovers to beat Saints 35-27 and reach 3-0Monday, September 28, 2026 · Brock Bowers went for 116 yards in his season debut, the defense took the ball away four times in the fourth quarter, and Kansas City is next.
- Kubiak returns to New Orleans as 2-0 Raiders rule out Aidan O'Connell at SaintsSunday, September 27, 2026 · The Raiders are without their backup quarterback and waiting on Brock Bowers as Klint Kubiak faces the team that first made him a head coaching candidate.
- Brock Bowers questionable at Saints as Raiders rule out safety Treydan StukesSaturday, September 26, 2026 · The Raiders' final Week 3 injury report leaves Brock Bowers' 2026 debut to a pregame workout in New Orleans, with O'Connell and Paye also questionable.
- Aidan O'Connell announces his father's death as Brock Bowers stays limitedFriday, September 25, 2026 · The Raiders quarterback's week away from the team now has an explanation, Kwity Paye missed Thursday sick, and Bowers still has not practiced fully before Sunday.
- Brock Bowers limited to open Saints week as Hezekiah Masses wins AFC awardThursday, September 24, 2026 · The Raiders' first Week 3 injury report has Bowers day-to-day and Treydan Stukes in concussion protocol, while the rookie who replaced Darien Porter collected a league honor.
- Rapoport: Brock Bowers expected to make season debut Sunday at the SaintsWednesday, September 23, 2026 · The tight end is back atop the Raiders' Week 3 depth chart after knee surgery, rejoining a 2-0 offense that learned to score without him.
- Brock Bowers set to practice as 2-0 Raiders turn toward the SaintsTuesday, September 22, 2026 · Bowers could debut Sunday in New Orleans, Treydan Stukes is in the concussion protocol, and two-touchdown Cody White is back on the practice squad.
- Raiders beat Chargers 26-14 as Cousins throws three TDs and Masses picks Herbert twiceMonday, September 21, 2026 · Kirk Cousins and a rookie cornerback carried Las Vegas to its first 2-0 start since 2021, with a trip to New Orleans next on the schedule.
- Raiders lose Aidan O'Connell for Chargers game, leaving Fernando Mendoza as only backupSunday, September 20, 2026 · O'Connell is out for personal reasons, Brock Bowers is doubtful, and a Chargers team sacked three times in Week 1 waits at SoFi. Here's what it means.
- Raiders bring 1-0 start and five-sack defense to SoFi to face 0-1 ChargersSaturday, September 19, 2026 · 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.
- Brock Bowers doubtful vs. Chargers as Raiders rule out CB Darien PorterFriday, September 18, 2026 · Bowers is back at practice but likely sits again in Week 2 at SoFi, while a foot injury to Darien Porter pushes a rookie into the Raiders' secondary.