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Three Raiders to Watch as Las Vegas Looks to Start 3-0 Against Saints

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have spent the first two weeks of the season changing expectations. Now they have an opportunity to do something few outside the organization anticipated entering the season: Start 3-0.Las Vegas travels to New Orleans on Sunday to face the Saints after opening the Klint Kubiak era with consecutive victories.

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Key Defensive Players Raiders Must Monitor Against Saints

The Las Vegas Raiders will head south to take on the New Orleans Saints in hopes of remaining undefeated. The Saints have gotten off to a solid start, falling by one point to the Detroit Lions and pulling off a comeback against the Baltimore Ravens.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26

Raiders Defensive Keys to Success Against Saints

The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-0, largely due in part to how well they’ve played on the defensive side of the ball. The Raiders are tied for the league lead in sacks, are ranked in the top 10 in total defense and scoring defense, and rank third in the league in defensive EPA per play .

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Klint Kubiak News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Klint Kubiak Must Improve Raiders' Offense in Fourth Quarter

Through two games the Raiders are flying. A 2-0 start has created the real possibility of making the playoffs in head coach Klint Kubiak’s first season. Despite the record, the Raiders offense has a major concern through two games.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26

Announcers, Referees & Jersey Combination for Raiders' Week 3 Matchup

For the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday will mark a second consecutive road game. Yet this home game will be much different from Las Vegas' de facto home game in Los Angeles whenever they play the Los Angeles Chargers.

Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Maxx Crosby and Raiders can Take Advantage of Key Saints’ Injury in Week 3

The Raiders are tied for the NFL lead with eight sacks after two games. The pass rush has gotten home and helped the defense close out two wins. Now the Raiders face a Saints team without their starting left tackle.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26

3 Key Players To Watch For Raiders Against Saints

The Las Vegas Raiders are back on the road again this weekend when they play the New Orleans Saints in their pursuit of a surprising 3-0 start. It's been impressive to watch the Raiders grow each week and showcase where they are already strong.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26

Projecting Raiders Starters for Week 3 Against Saints

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the season surrounded by a wide array of questions. Although their 2-0 start answered some, 15 more games remain to answer many more.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Las Vegas Raiders have a handful of tough decisions that will be made leading up to their Week 3 game vs. the New Orleans Saints

The Las Vegas Raiders are going to play a tough Saints team this week, and guys like Brock Bowers, Darien Porter, and Treydan Stukes could all be out. Or, they could have some of those players.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 25

Opportunities Lie Ahead of Raiders Week 3 Clash With Saints

The Las Vegas Raiders entered this week of practice looking to stack a third consecutive week of sound practices. Las Vegas will travel to Louisiana to face the upstart New Orleans Saints.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Raiders rumors: The good problem that could stand in way of Kirk Cousins trade

The Las Vegas Raiders have a September 27 matchup on tap with young QB Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints that could hinge on star tight end Brock Bowers’ newly announced injury status.

Brock Bowers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Raiders’ Brock Bowers receives update, injury status for Week 3 clash

The Las Vegas Raiders have yet to play a game with Brock Bowers on the field this season, as he underwent a meniscus trim in his left knee during training camp.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Nick Bosa injury may reignite Maxx Crsoby-49ers rumors

Nick Bosa injury revelation may reignite talk about 49ers possibly trading for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

The San Francisco 49ers were flying high after impressive back-to-back wins. But the 49ers received a tough break ahead of their home game vs. Arizona this Sunday.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 25

Bowers remains limited as Raiders defense gets healthier

The Raiders could be getting healthier just as their 2-0 start moves into another test. Brock Bowers remained limited in practice Thursday for the second straight day as Las Vegas prepares to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 24

Saints, Raiders face off in matchup of surprising teams

Two of the most surprising teams through two weeks of the NFL season will meet when the Las Vegas Raiders visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Raiders Predicted to Land Explosive WR Amid Shocking 2-0 Start

Even in the midst of their shocking 2-0 start to the season, the Las Vegas Raiders definitely need some help at wide receiver, and a recent NFL mock draft seems to have identified an ideal solution for them.

Las Vegas Raiders News / HITC / September 24

Tom Brady makes Fernando Mendoza confession after Kirk Cousins’ 2-0 Raiders start

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a perfect start to the 2026 NFL season with Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback. Despite selecting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick, the new Raiders head coach, Klint Kubiak, made the decision to roll with Cousins as QB1.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 23

Raiders Rising? AFC West Power Rankings Reveal a Major Shift

There’s nothing like a divisional matchup to definitively decide where teams stand. After this past week’s action, it’s abundantly clear the AFC West has a new basement dweller in our Power Rankings.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 23

Maybe We Were Wrong About the Raiders

Although many believe the Las Vegas Raiders will be one of the worst teams again this season, that claim seems false so far. This roster isn’t the same as it was last year, as Sin City improved in almost every facet during the offseason.

Kirk Cousins News / EasySportz / September 23

Kirk Cousins Has the Raiders Rolling as Las Vegas Starts 2-0

The Las Vegas Raiders are off to their hottest start in years, and Kirk Cousins is quickly becoming a major reason why. After defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on Sunday, the Raiders are now 2-0 for the first time since 2021.