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On YouTubeLas Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22
Why the Raiders' Defense Needs Another Retooling
Things have been bad for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. Nothing has gone their way, and it has been an ugly scene all season for the Silver and Black.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / December 22
Monday Morning Mock Draft: Raiders GM John Spytek double-dips in the first round
What if a scenario materialized where the Las Vegas Raiders could get back into the first round near that end and grab their quarterback? Let’s face it, general manager John Spytek is going to be under intense scrutiny to deliver a masterclass next year.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22
Fantasy Takeaways from Raiders Surprising Effort vs. Texans
Everyone was out on the Las Vegas Raiders going into Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Not only did their hopes for this year end long ago, but their performances had fans and analysts questioning the entire future of the franchise.
The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz
How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22
Three Key Observations From Raiders' Emotional Loss to Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders were on the road against an opponent that had won six games straight prior. And yet, they put up one of their most complete performances of the season.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22
Giants-Raiders Week 17 tank bowl is unlike any in 44 years of NFL history
In every NFL season, there’s always going to be a game that you know is going to be a complete tank-fest. There’s always going to be a few teams every season with nothing to play for except a better draft position.
Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22
What the Raiders' Performance vs. Texans Meant for Pete Carroll
The Las Vegas Raiders have not won a game in months. Las Vegas looked lifeless in several of its 13 losses this season, but Sunday against the Houston Texans was not one of those occurrences.
Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 22
Why the Raiders' Loss to the Texans Was Telling
The Las Vegas Raiders finished last season with the fewest rushing yards of any team in the National Football League. This prompted them to draft running back Ashton Jeanty with the No.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
How Raiders' Bright Spots Finally Flashed vs. Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders rolled up to Houston, Texas, to face the Texans in what many people thought was going to be a walk in the park for the Texans. And you cannot blame them for that.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
The Good, Bad, and Ugly from Raiders' Loss to Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders traveled south to face the red-hot Houston Texans on Sunday. Las Vegas hoped to end their losing streak, but that did not happen.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
How Raiders' Geno Smith Produced His Best Game of 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders lost their ninth game in a row on Sunday. There are very few positives to draw from that reality. However, given how poorly things have gone for the Raiders in their other losses this season, there were potentially several things Las Vegas can take from Sunday's loss.
Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Raiders' Pete Carroll Dishes on His Future With Team
The Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll to help lead a turnaround that his expertise had prepared him to lead. Carroll's vast experience on the collegiate and professional level made him the most experienced coach the Raiders have had in some time, leading to reasonable optimism.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Raider Nation Reacts to Hard-Fought Loss Against Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders faced the Houston Texans in Week 16 and gave them a legit fight. Geno Smith took up the mantle as the Raiders' starting quarterback, as he avoided the defense of the Philadelphia Eagles due to his injury.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Raiders Give Houston a Problem, But Can't Finish Turnaround
The Las Vegas Raiders were in Texas in Week 16, looking to end their long losing streak against the Houston Texans. It was a mismatch on paper with the worst offense in the league, facing the best defense in the league.
Ashton Jeanty News / Dice City Sports / December 21
Raiders squander Ashton Jeanty’s big day, fall to Texans
HOUSTON—So close, yet so far for the Las Vegas Raiders. On Sunday, the Raiders hit their ninth straight loss, albeit in a roller-coaster affair with the Houston Texans 23-21.
Pete Carroll News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21
Pete Carroll’s Future With Raiders ‘Very Much In Doubt’
Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that Raiders HC Pete Carroll‘s future with the team is very much in doubt. The duo adds that Carroll is intent on convincing owner Mark Davis that he should return next season.
Geno Smith News / The Raider Ramble / December 21
Any chance that the Raiders run it back with Geno Smith next season?
Despite what’s taken place for the Las Vegas Raiders, is there a case to be made for quarterback Geno Smith to get a second year with the Silver and Black?
NFL News / The Raider Ramble / December 21
Raiders pre-game notes: Do you want a win or loss vs. the Texans?
We are back with another Las Vegas Raiders game to prepare for, and at this point, simply reading the preview may constitute more effort than the coaching staff showed in last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL News / The Raider Ramble / December 22
AFC West Power Rankings: Raiders are dead, but so are the Chiefs
The AFC West is hitting its end-of-season boiling point, and a fresh divisional showdown just added fuel to the fire. Time for a brand-new power ranking rundown.
NFL News / Dice City Sports / December 21
Raiders face Texans in battle of teams in opposite directions
For the Las Vegas Raiders, the good news is there is nowhere left to go but up. On Sunday, the Raiders play their final road game of the year when they face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20
Saquon Barkley finds form as Eagles secure back-to-back NFC East titles
For the first time since 2001-2004, the NFC East has a back-to-back champion.
Geno Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20
Las Vegas Raiders' Geno Smith expected to start for rest of season, Kenny Pickett heads back to the bench
A shoulder injury held Raiders quarterback Geno Smith out in Week 15, but he’s making a quick return. Head coach Pete Carroll announced that Smith will start against the Texans on Sunday (via Levi Edwards of Raiders.com).
Maxx Crosby News / Raiders Newswire / December 18
Maxx Crosby Calls Out NFL For Cleat Issue Against Eagles
Maxx Crosby has been one of the few bright spots for the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2025 season, as the all-world pass rusher remains one of the most disruptive players in the NFL.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Raiders Likely To Move On From Geno Smith After The Season?
Per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Raiders QB Geno Smith is “likely approaching his final three games” with the team to end the season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 17
Hopeful Geno Smith gets real on state of the Raiders
It's not been an ideal season for quarterback Geno Smith, head coach Pete Carroll, and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Pete Carroll News / Yardbarker / December 17
Raiders source on Pete Carroll: 'It wasn't supposed to be this bad'
The Raiders haven't won since they beat the lowly Titans (2-12) in Week 6, and Carroll relieving offensive coordinator Chip Kelly of his duties in November did little to spark an in-season turnaround.
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