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With Porter Injury, Raiders Could Get Extra Look at Promising Rookie

This weekend, the 4-4 Las Vegas Raiders travel back to the Bay Area to face the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers. It will be an emotional weekend for Raider Nation, especially those remaining in Oakland, as the team returns for the first time since their final game there nearly seven years ago.

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Fantasy Managers Should Be Cautious Starting Mike Washington Jr. Against the Sn Francisco 49ers

Mike Washington Jr. has started to emerge as a top running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, and his 25 carries he just had in Week 8 against the New York Jets would further help back this case up.

Tom Brady News / HITC / November 5

Tom Brady drops worrying insight about Raiders players ahead of 49ers rivalry game

The Las Vegas Raiders head to Santa Clara this weekend for one of the NFL’s classic rivalry games against the San Francisco 49ers. Although the Raiders have struggled in recent weeks, Klint Kubiak knows just how to get the better of Kyle Shanahan’s defense following his 2025 season with the Seattle Seahawks.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

Raiders' Week 9 Depth Chart Presents Shakeups on Both Sides

The Las Vegas Raiders are slated for their second road game in a row, facing the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The Raiders will have their work cut out for them.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

49ers’ Fred Warner showers Brock Bowers with ultimate praise before Raiders clash

The San Francisco 49ers are fresh off their bye week, and their big assignment in Week 9 is to stop the Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers. But Fred Warner, who will likely be matched up with Bowers for much of the game, knows that will likely be easier said than done.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

3 Storylines I'm Watching Most in Raiders' Matchup vs. 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 8 win over the New York Jets was just what they needed in between multiple games against the league's best teams. They are back to the grind as they prepare for another road challenge this week.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

Upon Further Review: Grading Every Raiders Rookie Draft Pick

HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) face the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) this weekend. But with the NFL season halfway over and the NFL trade deadline on the horizon, I decided to put the 2026 rookie class under the microscope, and I asked some of my NFL buddies to help me evaluate them.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / November 5

Maxx Crosby repeats desire to stay with Raiders amid rumors as trade deadline nears

Crosby again reiterated his desire to remain with the Raiders.

NFC executive thinks Raiders could keep Maxx Crosby through trade deadline due to Fernando Mendoza

Raiders' Mark Davis feels 'absolutely no pressure whatsoever' to play Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Raiders’ Kirk Cousins sends classy message on Raheem Morris before 49ers clash

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming off a strong performance in their 38-33 win over the New York Jets, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 4

Niners' stars trying to heal before Raiders arrive

There probably have been teams in recent NFL history that needed a bye more than the San Francisco 49ers. But one would be hard-pressed to name any, given how many key players the Niners had unavailable in Week 7 when they fell 29-20 in Atlanta for their first loss after six consecutive wins.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 4

3 Key Insights From NFL Sources on How Raiders Can Beat 49ers

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) are going back to the Bay this weekend, where they face their old Bay rival, who, like the Raiders, moved away to Santa Clara, to take on the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) This game will bring a lot of emotion for the fans , as well as Klint Kubiak, who has family and friends in the 49ers organization.

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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.

Fernando Mendoza News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

AFC Notes: Chris Jones, Fernando Mendoza, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chiefs HC Andy Reid stands behind veteran DT Chris Jones, noting that Jones is giving his all despite being double-teamed and drawing attention from opposing offensive linemen.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 4

Raiders Release Telling Injury Report Ahead of 49ers Matchup

After snapping their four-game losing streak against some of the league's best teams by beating the New York Jets in Week 8, the Las Vegas Raiders returned to the practice field on Wednesday.

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Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Can Ashton Jeanty Regain the Lead Back Status for the Raiders?

Raiders’ head coach Klint Kubiak made a bold decision in Week 8. He gave rookie Mike Washington 25 carries, while Ashton Jeanty was relegated to passing-down duties.

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Maxx Crosby makes his Raiders feelings clear amid constant trade rumors

Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby has made his feelings clear about his future with the organization amid constant trade rumors as the team prepares for its Week 9 road matchup against the San Francisco 49ers (6-1).

Cody White News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Raiders Cut WR Cody White

The Las Vegas Raiders officially released WR Cody White on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. White, 27, went undrafted out of Michigan State in 2020.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / November 4

NFC executive thinks Raiders could keep Maxx Crosby through trade deadline due to Fernando Mendoza

Despite the non-stop rumors that have hovered over the Las Vegas Raiders throughout 2026, there has been no real indication since the end of March that they have any interest in parting ways with star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby.

Raiders' Mark Davis feels 'absolutely no pressure whatsoever' to play Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins

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Schefter: Raiders Not Looking To Trade Players

Kirk Cousins Changes the Narrative as Raiders End Four-Game Skid

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Maxx Crosby News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4

Maxx Crosby Not Eyeing Raiders Trade

The Raiders’ decision to shut down Maxx Crosby last season, as the team angled for the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, rankled the decorated edge rusher.