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Raiders DT drops firm anti-tanking message after loss to Giants

This season has not been kind to the Las Vegas Raiders. While most teams are experiencing the highs of a division win or the thrill of a playoff hunt, the Raiders have been sitting at the bottom of the league for nearly the entire year.

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Pete Carroll Was Asked About His Job Security After Sunday's Loss

2025 couldn't have gone much worse for Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders. After coming out of retirement to coach the Silver and Black following an incredible run in Seattle, nearly everything that could've gone wrong did for the iconic AFC franchise — from the play of Geno Smith, to the injuries to Brock Bowers and Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 29

Raiders players lash out against tanking talk after Maxx Crosby decision, loss to Giants

Outsiders predictably said that the Las Vegas Raiders were "tanking" the remainder of the season in an attempt to claim the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft when they shut Crosby down against his wishes last week due to a knee injury.

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

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Could Raiders' Maxx Crosby request a trade after controversial decision?

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 29

One Splash Trade the Raiders Should Consider at QB

The Las Vegas Raiders must address the quarterback position this offseason if they want any chance to improve next season. Over the last few seasons, the quarterback position has been a huge problem for the Silver and Black.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 29

Raiders Finish 2025 Fantasy Season with Another Dud

The Las Vegas Raiders showed some life last week against the Houston Texans. They couldn't get the win, but they played a Super Bowl contender down to the wire, falling just short at 23-21, with the defense allowing C.J.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 29

Raiders HC Pete Carroll addresses talk of him being on hot seat

The Raiders have the worst record in football with just one game remaining in Carroll's first season with the team.

Could Raiders' Maxx Crosby request a trade after controversial decision?

Raiders in position to earn No. 1 pick after blowout loss to Giants

Three NFL teams that should try to trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby after star pass-rusher 'left the building' in Las Vegas

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Multiple 200-receiving yard NFL games' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 29

Could Maxx Crosby request a trade after controversial decision?

Could Raiders' Maxx Crosby request a trade after controversial decision?

Crosby isn't thrilled that he was recently shut down by the team for the remainder of the season because of a lingering knee injury.

Are Raiders hurting Maxx Crosby relationship in potential tanking effort?

Three NFL teams that should try to trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby after star pass-rusher 'left the building' in Las Vegas

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

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

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 29

Three Major Takeaways From the Raiders Illuminating Loss to the Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders have done it. They've secured the number one overall pick in the upcoming draft class, just their second in franchise history. Their first go-around at a first pick blew up in their face, but they have a chance to make amends and restructure the course of their franchise.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 29

What We Learned from the Raiders' Beatdown vs. Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-14 and are a week away from finally ending a long, and dreadful season. The Raiders ' matchup against the New York Giants featured all of the good and bad the Raiders had to offer this season.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby, Brock Bowers spotted on milk carton at Giants game

The frustration surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders’ lost season found its most biting expression Sunday in the stands. During the Raiders’ Week 17 home

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 28

Raiders Have Nowhere Left to Fall — How Can They Fix a Broken Franchise?

LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders fell to a dismal 2-14 on the season tonight, while taking the lead for the number one overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 28

Pete Carroll Faces the Music Following Yet Another Raiders Loss

If there was any doubt that the Las Vegas Raiders are indeed rebuilding, Sunday's loss to the New York Giants and all but securing the No. 1 overall pick should remove that doubt.

Michael Mayer News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 28

1 Thing Raiders' Michael Mayer Proved vs. Giants

Aside from getting a step closer to securing the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, there were not many bright spots in the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the New York Giants on Sunday.

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 28

Why Ashton Jeanty Couldn't Prevent Raiders' 10th Consecutive Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders entered Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft on the line. Both teams sat several players ahead of the matchup, making the matchup much more interesting than it should be between two bad teams.