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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.
Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 18
Raiders' Cousins Gives Honest Assessment on Lack of Explosive Plays
The Las Vegas Raiders begin AFC West play when they travel to SoFi Stadium to face the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend at 1:05 pm PT on CBS. This weekend is the start of what will be a long and difficult journey as the Raiders take on many of the NFL’s best teams, including some of their division rivals.
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.
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?
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.
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 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.
Klint Kubiak News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 18
Biggest Criticism of Kubiak’s Raiders Offense Is One Word: Preposterous
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) are headed to Los Angeles this weekend to face their fellow AFC West rival, the Chargers (0-1). The Raiders are not a playoff team; in fact, my season prediction was based on the fact that this is a rebuilding team.
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.
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.
Maxx Crosby 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.
Maxx Crosby News / Dice City Sports / September 17
Maxx Crosby Embraces a New Mindset After Unprecedented Raiders Offseason
HENDERSON, Nev. — Maxx Crosby’s return to the field was always going to be one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. What happened before he returned made it even more significant.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Raiders Rookie Power Rankings heading into Week 2
The Raiders need production from their rookie class. At the outset of a rebuild, finding valuable players playing on their first contract is critical. So far the 2026 draft class has been limited in playing time, with only one rookie getting a start in Week 1.
Brock Bowers News / Dice City Sports / September 17
Brock Bowers Could Return Against Chargers, But Raiders Face a Bigger Question
HENDERSON, Nev. — Brock Bowers might be healthy enough to play Sunday. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Las Vegas Raiders will let him. The Raiders’ star
Klint Kubiak News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 17
Key Concept Displayed Raiders' Master Plan in Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins finally let Klint Kubiak and his new coaching staff put months of preparation into action. As a staff and a team, the Raiders have moved on to their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Fernando Mendoza News / 5 GOATs / September 17
Fernando Mendoza stars in new State Farm commercial amid rookie season with Raiders
With Week 2 of his rookie season approaching, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has launched a new campaign with State Farm. He appeared alongside Jake From State Farm in a commercial that debuted Thursday.
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.
The '100-rushing yard, 2-TD catch games' quiz
How many of the players to rush for at least 100 yards and catch two touchdown passes in the same game can you name in five minutes?
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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