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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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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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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.

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 / 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?

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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'

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.

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Raiders’ Tyree Wilson avoids fine for brutal JK Dobbins hip drop tackle

Denver Broncos running back JK Dobbins suffered a foot injury after a hip-drop tackle from Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson during the third quarter in Denver’s Week 10 10-7 win against Las Vegas.

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

The One Raiders Deal That’s Working Out Better Than Anyone Expected

The Las Vegas Raiders made a lot of different moves and signings this offseason. Those moves were to make the team better and the roster competitive this season.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / November 15

Raiders Stagger Into Monday Night Showdown With Cowboys, Searching for Answers

The Las Vegas Raiders’ season is teetering as they prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Las Vegas has dropped three straight and seven of its last eight.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / November 15

Patrick Graham praises Kyu Blu Kelly… but knows the test gets tougher

Despite the gloom surrounding the team, there have been bright spots particularly the emergence of young cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly. In the Raiders’ most recent game, Kelly came up with two interceptions, helping keep Las Vegas in contention throughout.

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.

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

The Real Reason Smith and the Raiders’ Offense Face an Uphill Battle

The Las Vegas Raiders' offense has a formidable challenge awaiting on Monday night. The Cowboys have made several additions to their defense over since the season started.

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

Why the Raiders' Defense Has a Golden Oppurtunity

The Las Vegas Raiders defense has been the primary bright spot of the team this season. The Raiders will face off against Brian Schottenheimer, a coach Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll is familiar with.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / November 14

Raiders Walking the Injury Tightrope Again as O-Line Takes Major Hit

LAS VEGAS —For the second straight season, the Las Vegas Raiders are being dragged into familiar territory: battling through injuries that threaten to derail their year.

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?

Jackson Powers-Johnson News / Raiders Newswire / November 12

Raiders Expect Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson To Be Out ‘For A While’

The offensive line has been one of the struggles for the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, and it showed on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. The team was already without starting left tackle Kolton Miller and would then see guard Jackson Powers-Johnson leave the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury.