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Raiders Must Prove They Can Be Feisty Underdogs in Week 7

The Las Vegas Raiders and their Week 7 opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, might only be separated by one game in the NFL standings, but the perceptions of these two teams couldn't be more vastly apart.

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How long is Brock Bowers out? Latest injury update, return timeline for Raiders TE

The Las Vegas Raiders won't have their star tight end, Brock Bowers, once again in Week 7. But there is hope that Bowers will be able to make his return to the field in Week 9, when the Raiders come out of their bye.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 19

Raiders Make Roster Move Before Chiefs Battle

The Las Vegas Raiders are in another tough position heading into their Week 7 matchup against their AFC West rival, the Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders have not won a division game in a long time, and they will get another chance to end that on Sunday.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 19

Raiders' Carroll, Chiefs' Reid Meet Again in Week 7 Battle

The Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs' Week 7 matchup will pit two of the best coaches in league history against each other once again. The Raiders and Chiefs are one of the more notable divisional rivalries in the National Football League.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Raiders Facing Potential Problem for Chiefs Game

Jakobi Meyers is dealing with multiple injuries ahead of Sunday’s Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs. Meyers will work out pre-game to determine whether he can play, reported Adam Schefter of ESPN.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / October 19

Maxx Crosby Says Raiders Must Be Locked In On Patrick Mahomes’ Scrambling Ability

In just nine seasons, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has already established himself as one of the greatest to ever play the position. And that is something that drives Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby every time the two take the field together.

Brock Bowers News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Unfortunate Brock Bowers Development Emerges Before Raiders-Chiefs

Brock Bowers has missed the last two games for the Las Vegas Raiders due to a knee injury. Bowers returned to practice on Friday and was a limited practice participant.

Jakobi Meyers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Raiders make roster move amid Jakobi Meyers’ uncertainty

The Las Vegas Raiders snapped a four-game losing streak with a Week 6 win over the lowly Tennessee Titans. Las Vegas ended its ugly skid despite playing without Brock Bowers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Raiders Make Roster Move With Nephew of Team Legend Before Chiefs Game

The Las Vegas Raiders need to get their offense going soon if they hope to get back in the AFC playoff mix. Unfortunately, that won't be easy in Week 7, as the Raiders are playing a very stout Kansas City Chiefs defense.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

Why the Raiders' Roster Could Be on Verge of a Shakeup

There's no sugar coating it, the Las Vegas Raiders have come out flat to start the season. Their week seven matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs is one of their last chances to regain some of their lost momentum and attempt to salvage the rest of the season.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

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Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

How Raiders' Ashton Jeanty Is Putting it All Together

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the season with high expectations for their incoming rookie class of players. However, an overall slow start by the team forced the Raiders to be more cautious with the development of their rookie class over the first six games of the season.

Dianna Russini News / Sporting News / October 18

Dianna Russini's Raiders trade deadline rumor reveals Las Vegas may do more than sell

The Las Vegas Raiders figure to be sellers at the NFL trade deadline next month, but a rumor from The Athletic's Dianna Russini reveals the team could also buy some talent.

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Devin White News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

Why Devin White's Development Holds High Stakes For Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders made a critical addition over the offseason that has quietly been a solid move. The Raiders' decison to add White before the season started may have been their best offseason move aside from adding Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft.

Jakobi Meyers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Raiders rumors: Jakobi Meyers emerges as trade candidate

As the 2025 NFL trade deadline approaches, teams are figuring out if they are buyers or sellers. In some cases, like that of the Las Vegas Raiders, they may be a little of both. Recent reports have the team shopping for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, but not only looking to get back draft capital.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

Here's How the Raiders' Defensive Line Stacks Up

The Las Vegas Raiders defense has been the best unit for this team this season once again. They are playing upfront. Stopping the run and getting after the quarterback.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

Future of Raiders’ Star Remains Hanging in the Balance

The Las Vegas Raiders have been identified as one of the biggest candidates to be sellers at the NFL trade deadline. Despite having a chance to upset the Kansas City Chiefs at home, they're still not viewed as a team with much potential left, and the outlook on the rest of their season is bleak.

Chip Kelly News / Raiders Beat / October 18

Derek Carr Offers Chip Kelly a Suggestion as the Raiders Prepare for the Chiefs

The Raiders have reached a pivotal point in the season, and it feels like...

Brock Bowers News / Sporting News / October 18

Raiders' Brock Bowers gets best injury update in a while

The Las Vegas tight end is getting closer.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / October 18

Analyst provides Raiders fans with hope for Chiefs game

If the Las Vegas Raiders want to pull off the upset against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, it is going to have to be an all hands on deck effort. While the Chiefs and Raiders have been on much different courses in recent history, the games between the two have often been surprising nail-biters.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / October 18

Raiders get welcome updates on top offensive weapons

In preparation for Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Las Vegas Raiders were hoping to avoid going in shorthanded. Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers were both banged up heading into practice, and the injury report only provided more to worry about.

Brock Bowers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

Raiders provide update on star TE Brock Bowers' health ahead of clash vs. Chiefs

Bowers missed the Raiders’ last two games with a knee injury — reportedly a bone bruise and a PCL injury.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / October 17

Pete Carroll Confirms Ashton Jeanty’s Larger Role

The Las Vegas Raiders finally put an end to their four-game losing streak, picking up a 20-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans. One of the big reasons for the Raiders’ success was the performance of rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, whom the team leaned on in this contest.