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ESPN should apologize to Ashton Jeanty for their shameful take on the Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back

ESPN dropped one of the most absurd takes you'll ever see this week, and it involves Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Asthon Jeanty. While discussing how rookie players have performed over the first six weeks of the season, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller said that Jeanty is the first-rounder that's "underperforming".

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How Raiders’ Geno Smith is Approaching Chiefs Week

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had a productive game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Smith did just what the Raiders needed him to do for the team to walk away victorious.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

How Carroll, Raiders Plan to Start a New Streak

The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off their second win of the season. The win snapped a four-game losing streak as the Raiders are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs on the road this Sunday.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Raiders were not happy about Tom Brady being shown in coaches’ box

Questions about Tom Brady’s influence with the Las Vegas Raiders resurfaced last month when he was shown sitting in the coaches’ box during a game. Allegedly, the Raiders were not exactly pleased about that camera shot.

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their NFL teams in touchdown catches can you name in five minutes?

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The '100-scrimmage-yard NFL games since 2023' quiz

Brock Bowers News / Sporting News / October 15

Brock Bowers gets lackluster injury update from Raiders' Wednesday practice

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is still not on track to return to the field after a two-game absence, as the star tight end was not taking part in practice on Wednesday.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

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

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Beat / October 15

Lincoln Kennedy Explains What Has Him “Most Perplexed” by the Raiders’ Offense

It has been a disappointing start to the season for Chip Kelly’s offense and...

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 15

'It's a ton of respect' — Patrick Mahomes, Maxx Crosby have reignited the Chiefs-Raiders rivalry in recent years

The historic rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders saw an uptick during the 2022 season when quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive end Maxx Crosby got into a spat during a Week 6 Monday Night Football matchup.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

Where Raiders Land in Key Power Rankings After Relieving Win

The Las Vegas Raiders picked up a huge win in Week 6. It was a win they needed to save their season and keep it from going even more downhill. It showed that this team is still looking to go out there and do the best they can.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

Raiders Face Daunting Climb to Pull Off Week 7 Upset

The Las Vegas Raiders have basically gone chalk across the board through their first six games of the 2025 NFL season. Aside from their upset over the New England Patriots in the opener, they've won the matchups they were supposed to and lost when they were the underdogs.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Raiders Predicted to Replace Geno Smith with SEC Quarterback

The Las Vegas Raiders are six games into the Geno Smith era and are 2-4. Their only wins come against the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans. Smith has completed 123-of-186 passes for 1,350 yards, seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions (most in the NFL) and a 77.6 passer rating.

Maxx Crosby News / Sporting News / October 15

Raiders rumor from ESPN puts spotlight on top trade candidate and it isn't Maxx Crosby

ESPN's NFL insider Jeremy Fowler offered up a trade rumor that puts the spotlight on a Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver who figures to be the team's top trade candidate ahead of the deadline.

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Maxx Crosby had a very flattering comparison for Cam Ward

Maxx Crosby helped make life difficult for Cam Ward during the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 6 win over the Tennessee Titans, but the star pass-rusher came away from the game impressed with what he saw from the rookie quarterback.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Beat / October 15

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler Adds to Schefter Trade Speculation around Raiders’ WR Jakobi Meyers

ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote a column last week naming Raiders’ wide receiver Jakobi Meyers...

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

Raiders Make Intriguing Move For Offensive Line Depth

The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready to take on their AFC West rival, the Kansas City Chiefs, in Week 7. This is going to be another game that can completely turn the season around for the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

What the Raiders’ Big Win Means for Their Future

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the six teams in the NFL with two wins, joining the likes of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. The two-win teams are a mixed bunch, with some of them being better or worse than their record reflects.

Jakobi Meyers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

Raiders Not Closed Off To Potentially Trading WR Jakobi Meyers

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are not closed off to the idea of trading WR Jakobi Meyers but aren’t actively seeking to move him at this point.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

Young Raiders Still a Top Focus for Carroll’s 2025 Plans

The Las Vegas Raiders' strengths and weaknesses were no secret coming into the season. It was known that the Raiders' defense would depend heavily on their pass rush from a talented defensive line to help protect a young, and vulnerable defensive backfield.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / October 15

Nightmare trade deadline additions for the Raiders’ division rivals

The Las Vegas Raiders are likely not going to be the busiest team on Nov. 4, when the NFL’s trade deadline hits. The Raiders do have some players they can trade such as wide receiver Jakobi Meyers or linebacker Jamal Adams, but they will likely be well out of the way of the bigger bits of business.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 15

3 Reasons Week 6 Win Might Be The Turning Point The Raiders Needed

Las Vegas Raiders fans finally saw a home win at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. After dropping their first two home games, the Raiders broke through in Week 6—and not a moment too soon.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / October 15

Pete Carroll provides clearest update yet on Brock Bowers

The Las Vegas Raiders fanbase has collectively held their breath on the fate of Brock Bowers. Since suffering a knee injury in Week One against the New England Patriots, Bowers’s performance has taken a slight dip, failing to eclipse 50 receiving yards in any of the next three games.

Michael Mayer News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 15

How the Return of 2 Contributors Will Impact the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders had a critical player return to the field on Sunday. That return had an immediate impact for the Silver and Black who have struggled on offense this season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 14

Raiders’ Win Over Titans: Step Forward or Fool’s Gold?

The Las Vegas Raiders needed a win against the Titans, and they got one. Coach Pete Carroll can finally kiss his team’s four-game losing streak goodbye, and good vibes can briefly permeate the organization and its fan base.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 14

The Raiders’ Defensive Line Is Elite: 3 Overreactions After Week 6 Win

Who cares who they played? The Las Vegas Raiders finally got back in the win column for the first time since the season opener. An ugly victory is still a victory.

Ashton Jeanty News / Raiders Newswire / October 14

Ashton Jeanty: Raiders Offense Is Better When Establishing Run Game

The Las Vegas Raiders got a much-needed win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, ending their four-game losing streak with a 20-10 victory. The defense did its job, forcing three turnovers and holding the Titans to just 225 total yards, while the offense was carried mostly by rookie running back Ashton Jeanty.

Ashton Jeanty News / Dice City Sports / October 13

Ashton Jeanty seeing workload ramp up in recent weeks

It has not been the smoothest beginning to the professional career of Ashton Jeanty, but he seems to be hitting his groove with the Las Vegas Raiders. When Jeanty was selected sixth overall by the Raiders back in April, it was with the goal of fixing the running game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 11