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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.

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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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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.

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.

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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?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

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.

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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.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders 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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What Geno Smith's 2025 Performance Really Means for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders need all the help they can get on offense, especially considering the kind of season embattled quarterback Geno Smith has had all season.

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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'

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.

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The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

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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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

What to Truly Make of the Raiders' 2025 Draft Class

The Las Vegas Raiders added 11 players to their roster in their 2025 draft class, with varying expectations among the group. We've now reached the midway point of the season, and what have these rookies produced through the first half of their careers?

Kyu Blu Kelly News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 16

What Kyu Blu Kelly's Ascencion Could Mean for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive backfield was once believed to be the biggest weakness on the team. After nine games, it is evident that is not the case, as the Raiders' offensive line is the biggest weakness of the team.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 15

How the Raiders' Health Finally Turned Corner Ahead of Cowboys Game

The Las Vegas Raiders' health is headed in the right direction. The Raiders' injury report only listed five players, three of which were full participants.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 15

Raiders' Pete Carroll Talks MNF, Kolton Miller and J.K. Dobbins Controversey

The Las Vegas Raiders have been snakebitten by the injury bug since the offseason when they lost safety Lonnie Johnson. His injury foreshadowed what was to come, as Las Vegas would continue to lose players left and right once the regular season began.

Chip Kelly 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.

Las Vegas Raiders 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.

Daniel Carlson News / The Raider Ramble / November 13

Raiders K Daniel Carlson Could Soon Follow Tom McMahon Out Of Vegas

Though he’s been a stalwart on special teams for a while now, Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson has certainly seen the pressure rise. Could we be seeing the end of his run with the Silver and Black?