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The Real Pace the Raiders Must Now Keep

The Las Vegas Raiders have the luxury of playing on Monday night, which means they can look at the results of Week 11 before participating in it. This is usually a benefit for teams with playoff hopes or tied in their division, but the Raiders find their own way to benefit from this.

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Did Tom Brady Tip His Hand on the Next Raiders QB?

The Las Vegas Raiders are still looking for their quarterback of the future. The Raiders thought they were getting something this season with veteran quarterback Geno Smith after signing him this offseason and trading a pick to get him.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / November 17

Raiders face Cowboys in primetime clash of struggling teams

The records do not indicate this as a marquee matchup, but the Las Vegas Raiders are hoping to shine under the bright lines at last. On Monday, the Raiders are featured in their second straight primetime game, this time against the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 17

What Raiders' Pete Carroll Has to Do to Avoid Hot Seat

The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled all season, and it has not been a good showing for head coach Pete Carroll in his first season as the man in Las Vegas.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in tackles-for-loss each season since 2000-01 can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 17

How the Raiders Secondary Will Be Tested in Week 11

One important improvement you are seeing from the Las Vegas Raiders on the defensive side of the ball has been the secondary. That was a problem for the Raiders in the first half of the season.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 17

1 Key Raiders Storyline Ahead of MNF Matchup vs. Cowboys

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost seven of their past eight games, but hope to end that streak on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Monday night's matchup will be the first of two consecutive home games for the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 17

Familiar Name in Line for Fantasy Breakout with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for some offensive consistency. They came out of their Week 8 bye hot, notching perhaps their best performance on that side of the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars, albeit in a discouraging overtime loss, 30-29.

Darien Porter News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 17

What the Raiders Need from Darien Porter

The Las Vegas Raiders have failed to make good use of what many believed was a solid draft class. The Raiders are 2-7 and now have nothing to lose by turning to their most recent draft class and other young players.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

Why the Raiders Must Now Bank on Prior Decisions

The Las Vegas Raiders must now bet on their previous decisions if they hope to turn their season around. Offensively, the Raiders have largely bet on their veterans this season.

Pete Carroll News / Raiders Newswire / November 16

Pete Carroll Not Thinking About Job Security Amidst Raiders’ Rough Start

At 2-7, the hope for the Las Vegas Raiders to make a postseason push is all but done. New head coach Pete Carroll spoke before the season about expecting to win right away, but that has not materialized to start this season, and some are wondering whether he is the right person to lead this team.

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

What the Raiders Must Change Instantly to Save Their Season

The Las Vegas Raiders' coaching staff has seemingly tried everything they can think of to turn things around during their 2-7 start. However, they have been unable to find any of the answers they so desperately need.

Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

The Raiders Only Have One Option Left at QB

The Las Vegas Raiders were supposed to have it figured out at the quarterback position coming into the 2025 NFL season, and after they traded for veteran quarterback Geno Smith this past offseason.

Jakobi Meyers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

How the Raiders' Plan to Compensate for Loss of Jakobi Meyers

The similarities between this season's Las Vegas Raiders team and last season's Raiders are uncanny. For the second consecutive season, the Raiders traded away their top wide receiver.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

Why the Raiders Need to Prove this Critical Trait vs. Cowboys

The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive line has become a glaring weakness. The unit will be tested again on Monday night. Heading into the Raiders' Week 12 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Raiders Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly gave insight into the Raiders' plans along the offensive line.

Tyree Wilson News / Dice City Sports / November 16

NFL Declines to Fine Tyree Wilson On Controversial Tackle

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins has likely seen his breakout season cut short after suffering a foot injury on a hip-drop tackle by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson in the third quarter of Denver’s 10–7 Week 10 win over Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

How the Raiders' Defensive Backfield Will be Tested on MNF

The Las Vegas Raiders defense will follow up a matchup against one potent offense with a matchup against another one. The Raiders made several under-the-radar additions this offseason that they hung their hat on going into this season.

Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

Putting Brock Bowers' Importance to Raiders into Perspective

The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive issues are multifaceted. However, one thing is clear, the Raiders have talent they can build around. Las Vegas had a generational offensive talent fall into their lap a few offseasons ago.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / November 15

Chip Kelly Knows What’s Holding Raiders’ Offense Back — And It’s Not Just the Playbook

The Las Vegas Raiders need answers and fast. Through the first 10 weeks of the regular season. Las Vegas has fielded one of the worst offenses in the NFL despite investing heavily in its coaching staff.

Caleb Rogers News / The Raider Ramble / November 14

Raiders Finally Letting Rookie Caleb Rogers Get Some Playing Time

Caleb Rogers entered the draft as a raw prospect with high upside. At Texas Tech, he started 55 games—the most in school history for an offensive lineman—playing a versatile role along the line.

Maxx Crosby News / Raiders Newswire / November 14

Maxx Crosby Responds To Aqib Talib’s Critical Comments

There is no denying that Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby is one of the premier defenders in all of football. Regardless of how the Raiders as a team are doing, no one can question that Crosby is giving everything he has to help his team win.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / November 14

A Mixed Bag: Thoughts On The Raiders 2025 Rookie Class

Calling this year’s rookie class a “mixed bag” is putting it lightly. The Las Vegas Raiders and general manager John Spytek addressed some needs, but overall, there are some thoughts.