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NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 16

Biggest Challenges Bills Will Present Raiders This Week

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost consecutive games and now have a daunting Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. This upcoming stretch feels like a make-or-break part of the season for the Raiders, who have multiple top-flight opponents coming up on the horizon.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 16

Raiders' Week 6 Depth Chart: Analyzing Potential Changes

The Las Vegas Raiders have spent the week focusing on solidifying their rebuilding roster. Las Vegas looks to snap its two-game losing streak at home on Sunday.

Adam Butler News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 16

Mr. Consistency: Raiders’ Adam Butler Dominating as a 'Beast'

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) face a legitimate Super Bowl contender on Sunday as the Buffalo Bills (4-1) and their elite franchise QB, Josh Allen, come to town.

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NFL News / The Raider Ramble / October 16

Raiders Get Exposed by Patriots in Brutal Reality Check

The Las Vegas Raiders arrived at Gillette Stadium on Sunday as a 3-1 team fresh off pushing Kansas City into the final minute. They left 3-2, beaten by four touchdowns, outgained 536 yards to 306, and were exposed in ways that are hard to spin.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / October 16

You Should Trade for Ashton Jeanty in Fantasy Football

Ashton Jeanty has been one of the most confusing players to evaluate for fantasy football, given that the Las Vegas Raiders have not made his life easy.

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

Three Storylines I'm Watching Most in Raiders' Matchup vs. Bills

The Las Vegas Raiders look to end their losing streak at two games with a win over the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday. Las Vegas is in the middle of a stretch of games against four of the league's best teams.

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

1 player Raiders must trade before 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders have a difficult decision to make before the 2026 NFL trade deadline, and it starts with the face of their franchise. Maxx Crosby remains one of the best defensive players in football, but keeping him around for another season of losing might not be the best move for either side.

Ashton Jeanty News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty shuts down injury concern with extremely encouraging update

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost their last two games, and it didn’t make anything better when concerns started to come up about Ashton Jeanty’s health.

Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak is opening up position battles at critical spots once again as they prep for the Buffalo Bills

The Las Vegas Raiders are in a good position with their rebuild, but to keep winning, they have to get the best out of their players, including at cornerback.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Will the Raiders Run Defense Hold Up Against the Bills?

The Raiders are reeling. After a 3-0 start, Las Vegas has dropped two straight games and the defense has been torched. With the Bills coming to town, the defense won’t get much of a break this week. Over the last two weeks the Raiders have the least efficient defense in the NFL.

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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.

Brock Bowers News / Athlon Sports / October 15

3 Stats that Prove Brock Bowers is the Best Tight End in the NFL

Everyone knows the Raiders’ best skill position player is Brock Bowers. But no one can stop him. Even after undergoing knee surgery just before the start of the season and missing two games, Bowers is on a tear and proving to be the best tight end in the NFL.

Nick Sanchez News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Ex-FOX Analyst Mark Sanchez Reaches Settlement With Truck Driver After Stabbing Incident

Mark Sanchez finally seems to be getting a break from his civil lawsuit against Perry Tole, as both parties are working toward an agreement. Mark Sanchez has agreed in principle to settle a civil lawsuit filed by truck driver Perry Tole.

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Ashton Jeanty News / TWSN / October 15

Ashton Jeanty’s Injury Situation Raises a Bigger Question for Las Vegas

While Ashton Jeanty wants to keep playing, the Las Vegas Raiders are now in a spot where they need to decide whether that is the best option or not. According to ESPN’s Dan Grazing, the Raiders have internally discussed giving Jeanty a week off to recover from his ankle and foot injuries.

Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / October 15

NFL to Announce Punishment Decision on Maxx Crosby

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby awaits the league’s decision on his unnecessary roughness penalty against the New England Patriots. On Sunday, the Raiders suffered their second straight defeat, losing to the Patriots 45-17 in front of a hostile crowd at Gillette Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Is Klint Kubiak Preventing Ashton Jeanty from Using the Michael Myers Stance?

When Ashton Jeanty dominated college football, he did so with an unusual stance. He stood straight up in the backfield before the snap, akin to Halloween’s Michael Myers.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 14

Raiders' Kirk Cousins reportedly in no danger of being benched after Fernando Mendoza appearance

First-year Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak sat veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to give No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza some playing time late in the club's 45-17 loss at the New England Patriots this past Sunday.

Josh Allen sends warning to Bills players about trip to Vegas, reflects on ending overtime losing streak

Three Takeaways From the Raiders’ 45-17 Loss to the Patriots

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Brian Flores News / Dice City Sports / October 14

Unsealed Brian Flores Memo Puts Raiders’ Coaching Search Under New Scrutiny

LAS VEGAS — A document prepared during the Las Vegas Raiders’ most recent head-coaching search has placed the organization in the middle of Brian Flores’ ongoing discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 14

Kubiak Calls Raiders Running Back Dylan Laube an ‘Ascending Player’

Dylan Laube is earning Klint Kubiak’s trust, but the Las Vegas Raiders’ struggling run game raises a bigger question: Is it time for the young back to get more opportunities?

Fernando Mendoza News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Door Opening For Fernando Mendoza Move Into Raiders’ Starting Lineup

After a narrow loss to the Chiefs in Week 4, the Raiders were on the losing end of a 45-17 result in Foxborough. The Patriots loss concluded with the visitors giving Fernando Mendoza his first NFL reps, and discussions about when to make the transition to the No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 13

The Raiders’ Free Agent Gamble Is Already Backfiring

The Las Vegas Raiders made key moves in free agency to change their fortunes in 2026. So far, the results have been hard to ignore for all the wrong reasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13