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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 / EssentiallySports / September 24
Maxx Crosby Reveals Major Career Transformation Inspired by Kobe Bryant
The reason Maxx Crosby chose “8 to 24” is not simply the numbers. The Raiders star says the metaphor represents his next step in maturity as an elite player, one shaped by a difficult offseason that pushed him toward a level he always believed he could reach.
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.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
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.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 23
What Brock Bowers’ Potential Return Means for Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders’ Offense
Brock Bowers is practicing and could play in Week 3. The Raiders listed Bowers as a limited participant at practice on Wednesday. It is the second time he has practiced this season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 23
One Underrated Key Contributor to Raiders' 2-0 Start
The Las Vegas Raiders have been dormant over the past few seasons, as bad roster and coaching staff decisions led to a complete overhaul this offseason.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 23
Insider sheds light on what Raiders' undefeated start means for Fernando Mendoza starting timeline
Considering that Cousins has helped this team go 2-0, there's a question about when this team will let rookie Fernando Mendoza take over.
Kolton Miller News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Kolton Miller Is Anchoring the NFL's Best Pass Protection Unit for the 2-0 Raiders
Last season the Raiders had the worst offensive line in the NFL. Las Vegas allowed the most sacks in the NFL and averaged the fewest yards per carry. It was a disaster. Through two games in 2026, the offensive line has shown incredible improvement.
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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 23
Kirk Cousins Hot Raiders Start Brings Heavy Early Praise
The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-0 and are potentially becoming one of the more pleasant early surprises in the National Football League. Early in their rebuild, the Raiders have produced two quality performances, earning wins over the Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23
Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3
After Week 2, eight undefeated NFL teams remain. But some have a much easier path to a perfect 3-0 start than others.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Raiders’ Week 3 Power Rankings Roundup: Raiders Climbing After 2-0 Start
Despite starting the season 2-0, the Raiders still aren’t considered a good team across the NFL. But Las Vegas is garnering more respect. By already racking up two wins, the Raiders could be fighting for a playoff spot throughout the season. Last week Las Vegas slotted in between 27th and 29th among power rankings.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Playoff Projections: Can the Raiders Make the Postseason?
The Klint Kubiak era has started off strong in Las Vegas. If the Raiders knock off the Saints on Sunday, Kubiak will match Pete Carroll’s win total from last season. The 2-0 start has done more than just provide optimism for the future.
Brock Bowers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Notable update on Brock Bowers emerges ahead of Raiders-Saints game
The Las Vegas Raiders could get even more dangerous in Week 3. Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers is on the verge of making his 2026 NFL season debut when the Raiders take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Brock Bowers News / Dice City Sports / September 23
Brock Bowers Expected to Make 2026 Debut as Raiders Start 2-0 Without Him
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have opened the 2026 season 2-0 without one of the most important players on their roster. That could change Sunday.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 23
Raiders get good Brock Bowers news amid undefeated start to season
The tide keeps turning in the Las Vegas Raiders' favor.
Brock Bowers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Raiders TE Brock Bowers Expected To Return Week 3
According to Ian Rapoport, Raiders TE Brock Bowers is expected to return from his knee injury for Week 3 against the Saints. Bowers had meniscus surgery
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 22
The Raiders’ Pass Rush Is Dominating Without One Major Trick
The Las Vegas Raiders are generating elite pressure without blitzing, and Maxx Crosby is at the center of a defensive formula that could change everything.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
Maxx Crosby defends Caleb Williams against critics, praises his rare talent
Williams' injury against the Minnesota Vikings has brought out plenty of opinions, including criticism of his reaction to being carted off the field. Crosby isn't interested in questioning the quarterback's toughness.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 22
Raiders 2-0 start has Raider Nation believing again
For Raiders fans, 2-0 has created something more complicated than celebration. It has created hope, which is not an emotion Raider Nation has learned to trust easily.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 22
Raiders 2-0 start builds belief under Kubiak
The noise followed the Raiders from the tunnel to the final whistle Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Silver and black filled the building, Las Vegas kept finding new heroes and by the time Kirk Cousins took the final knee, the Raiders had a 26-14 win over the Chargers and their first 2-0 start since 2021.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Top rookie performances from NFL Week 2
It's time for our weekly rookie check-in, and we're going to focus on a trio of defenders who stood out in NFL Week 2.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21
Kirk Cousins delivers a great reaction to unexpected Raiders top performer
Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders are off to a great start to their 2026 season that not many people saw coming. That can also be said about one of the team’s top performers in Sunday’s 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / September 17
Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about Raiders managing his snaps amid trade rumors
The fact that the Las Vegas Raiders seemed to have Maxx Crosby on a so-called "pitch count" during the club's 27-13 Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins did little to quiet trade rumors.
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