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Darien Porter News / Athlon Sports / September 18
How the Raiders will Handle Darien Porter’s Absence
Raiders’ starting cornerback Darien Porter was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Chargers. He suffered a foot injury in the fourth quarter of the win over the Dolphins in Week 1.
Brock Bowers News / Viral Sports News / September 18
Raiders Get Major Brock Bowers Injury Update Before Chargers Game
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to practice Friday for the first time since undergoing a meniscus trim in his left knee, keeping alive his chances of playing Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
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 / Athlon Sports / September 18
Las Vegas Raiders' Biggest Week 2 Question Is Still Their Top Target
The Las Vegas Raiders still do not know whether tight end Brock Bowers (knee) will be available Sunday at SoFi Stadium, and the uncertainty has become the central offensive question entering Week 2.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 18
Report details how Raiders' Fernando Mendoza has handled serving as Kirk Cousins' backup
For a piece published on Friday, Sam Warren of The Athletic detailed how Mendoza has thus far accepted being the Raiders' QB2.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Raiders Snag Future Top Wide Receiver in Mock Draft
One thing is clear about the Raiders’ 2026 offense even after just one game. The wide receiver room is in need of an upgrade. Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling put together a 2027 mock draft and solved that problem for the Raiders.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 18
How Raiders’ Defense Will Hold Up Against Chargers’ Offense
The Las Vegas Raiders have a terrific opportunity in front of them heading into Week 2 with a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. While the Raiders departed Week 1 with a dominant win over the Miami Dolphins, the Chargers suffered an embarrassing loss against the Arizona Cardinals.
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.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Did the Raiders Downgrade at Quarterback in the Offseason?
Last season was a disaster for the Raiders, as Las Vegas finished at the bottom of the NFL with a 3-14 record. The quarterback play was no exception; Geno Smith was dreadful.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 18
Three Storylines I'm Watching Most in Raiders' Matchup vs. Chargers
The Las Vegas Raiders enter their Week 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, aiming to build upon a productive first week of the regular season. The Raiders and Chargers have played each other within the first five weeks of the regular season every year since 2021.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 18
3 Matchups That Will Decide Raiders’ Fate in Week 2
The Las Vegas Raiders have moved on from an exciting Week 1 win to a much more formidable opponent in Week 2. Their season-opening win makes it fair to believe they have turned over a new leaf.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 17
The Raiders Won in a Way They Couldn’t Last Year
The Las Vegas Raiders looked different in Week 1. Three key developments showed Las Vegas may finally have an identity under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak.
Brock Bowers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Raiders’ Brock Bowers still not practicing ahead of Week 2 after knee surgery
The Las Vegas Raiders could be missing tight end Brock Bowers again. The former Georgia Bulldogs star has yet to practice with the team since the 2026 NFL season began, and that remains the case through Thursday, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Brock Bowers Not Present at Practice, What it Means for Ashton Jeanty and Other Raiders
Brock Bowers was not seen at practice on Thursday, making it more likely he misses Sunday’s game against the Chargers. ESPN’s Ryan McFadden reported that Bowers was not practicing.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Fernando Mendoza Off-Field News Emerges Before NFL Debut
Fernando Mendoza has yet to take his first NFL regular-season snap, but the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback is already making off-the-field moves while waiting for his debut.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Maxx Crosby's strong debut fuels trade chatter
Maxx Crosby looked solid in his Las Vegas Raiders season debut, which has seemingly ramped up trade speculation after the Ravens backed out of a deal for the star pass rusher over medical concerns.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 17
How Raiders Stay Grounded, Look Ahead to Week 2
There is reason to be cautiously optimistic about the Las Vegas Raiders following their season-opening win over the Miami Dolphins. Yet, optimism can be fleeting in the National Football League from week to week.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 17
Fernando Mendoza's mom opens up about his relationship with Tom Brady
Mendoza's mom opened up about her son's relationship with Brady.
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.
Kirk Cousins News / The Raider Ramble / September 16
Kirk Cousins Could Be the One Thing Holding the Raiders Back
Although the Las Vegas Raiders easily won at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Kirk Cousins showed some red flags that could haunt the team this season. Because the matchup was against a lackluster Miami Dolphins squad, Sin City entered as the favorite.
Brock Bowers News / Yardbarker / September 16
Ryan Fitzpatrick News / Yardbarker / September 16
Ryan Fitzpatrick repeats dreadful prediction about Dolphins after loss to Raiders
It's no secret that NFL analysts said before Week 1 that the Dolphins lack quality depth on both sides of the football.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / September 16
Raiders' approach with Maxx Crosby raises questions about his long-term outlook
Even though he was coming off offseason knee surgery, it was somewhat surprising to see him play just 45 snaps in Week 1.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 16
Kirk Cousins Passes John Elway as Raiders Veteran Continues to Defy the Labels
LAS VEGAS — Kirk Cousins has spent almost his entire NFL career carrying a label. First, he was the insurance policy. Then, he became the unexpected starter.
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