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How Raiders Can Regroup After Tough Loss to Chiefs

How Raiders Can Regroup After Tough Loss to Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled for most of recent memory. However, a 3-0 start in head coach Klint Kubiak's first season confirmed that the coaching staff and roster changes Las Vegas' front office made this offseason were the right moves.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Why Patrick Mahomes is big fan of Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB strategy

Why Patrick Mahomes is big fan of Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza QB strategy

Kirk Cousins and the Las Vegas Raiders almost upset the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 in their game on Sunday. However, the Raiders were ultimately defeated by a final score of 30-27.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Raiders’ Snap Count Observations: Ashton Jeanty’s Playing Time Falls Due to Ankle Injury

Raiders’ Snap Count Observations: Ashton Jeanty’s Playing Time Falls Due to Ankle Injury

The Raiders have dealt with injuries to their best players throughout the offseason and into the regular season. Now Ashton Jeanty may need to be managed,

Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak put his foot in his mouth during Week 4 loss to Kansas City Chiefs, and he’s going to have to live with it

Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak put his foot in his mouth during Week 4 loss to Kansas City Chiefs, and he’s going to have to live with it

The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t win, but they showed the world they are the real deal and Klint Kubiak is building something special. The Las Vegas Raiders took their first loss of the season on Sunday, falling 30-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs at home.

Alvin Kamara News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Running back receiving-leaders' quiz
The '2 rushing, 1 passing-TD games' quiz
The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by team' quiz
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5
4 Ways the Raiders’ Defense Failed in Loss to Chiefs

4 Ways the Raiders’ Defense Failed in Loss to Chiefs

By forcing turnovers and putting the quarterback on the ground, the Raiders defense excelled through three weeks. But the Chiefs were able to avoid mistakes and take advantage of Las Vegas’ aggressiveness.  Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard earned and received plenty of praise for the way the defense played in the first three games of the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / A to Z Sports / October 5
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is standing alone in one franchise record book, and with Tom Brady in another after the Week 4 loss

Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is standing alone in one franchise record book, and with Tom Brady in another after the Week 4 loss

The Las Vegas Raiders may finally have their mentor quarterback in Kirk Cousins, who’s playing some unbelievable football right now. The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-1 after a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and nobody in the organization or the fan base is taking a victory lap.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 5
Chiefs player was visibly disturbed after seeing Tyquan Thornton’s gruesome injury

Chiefs player was visibly disturbed after seeing Tyquan Thornton’s gruesome injury

Kansas City Chiefs left guard Mike Caliendo was a surprise starter on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, but he wasn’t ready for something far more shocking during the game.

Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 5
Assessing Kirk Cousins' Performance in Raiders Loss Against Chiefs

Assessing Kirk Cousins' Performance in Raiders Loss Against Chiefs

For anyone still not fully sold on the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday should have been enough to prove that they are legit. Yes, the Raiders fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-27, but they pushed Patrick Mahomes and Co.

Brock Bowers News / Athlon Sports / October 5
The Good and Bad of Brock Bowers and Tight Ends Carrying Raiders’ Offense

The Good and Bad of Brock Bowers and Tight Ends Carrying Raiders’ Offense

If there is one thing the Raiders’ offense knows will produce, it is the tight end room. Brock Bowers is the best player on the team and Michael Mayer is a solid number two option.  In Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, Bowers and Mayer kept the offense alive.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 5
3 Overreactions to Raiders' Heartbreaking Week 4 Loss to Chiefs

3 Overreactions to Raiders' Heartbreaking Week 4 Loss to Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders came up short against the mighty Kansas City Chiefs in a battle of early unbeatens, 30-27, in a game that came down to the final minutes, when costly mistakes and aggression led to big plays from Kansas City.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Ashton Jeanty, Raiders’ Rushing Attack is Still a Disaster

Ashton Jeanty, Raiders’ Rushing Attack is Still a Disaster

The Raiders’ 3-0 start to the season helped hide a dreadful running game. Despite the hot start, Ashton Jeanty was ineffective.  Those problems continued on Sunday when the Raiders suffered their first defeat of the season.  Jeanty took 15 carries and turned in 58 rushing yards.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 5

Grading Every Raiders' Position Group After Week 4 vs. Chiefs

The Las Vegas and Kansas City Chiefs both entered their Week 4 matchup undefeated. By any measure, for the Raiders, the matchup represented the most critical game the team has played in years.

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
NFL News / HITC / October 5
Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany trolls Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak as Chiefs move to 4-0

Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany trolls Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak as Chiefs move to 4-0

Brittany Mahomes trolled Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak after the Kansas City Chiefs’ 30-27 victory at Allegiant Stadium. Kubiak appeared confident after the Raiders took a three-point lead into halftime.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 5
Raiders vs. Chiefs: Winners & Losers From Las Vegas

Raiders vs. Chiefs: Winners & Losers From Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-1) fell to the perennial AFC West powers, the Kansas City Chiefs (4-0), 30-27 on Sunday. Despite the first loss of the season for the Silver and Black, reasonable fans know that the 3-1 start, and battling an exceptional Chiefs team in the midst of a rebuild, is a great start.

Kirk Cousins News / HITC / October 5
Chiefs’ Chris Jones sends ‘warrior’ message to Kirk Cousins after Raiders loss

Chiefs’ Chris Jones sends ‘warrior’ message to Kirk Cousins after Raiders loss

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones had plenty of praise for Kirk Cousins after the quarterback helped the Las Vegas Raiders push his team all the way in Week 4.

Ashton Jeanty News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty comes clean on lingering ankle injury issue

Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty comes clean on lingering ankle injury issue

The Las Vegas Raiders kept pace with the Kansas City Chiefs before running out of gas in crunch time, losing by three points, 30-27, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby shares ‘tough’ admission about loss to Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby shares ‘tough’ admission about loss to Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their first loss after bowing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-27, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. The Raiders fell to 3-1, while the Chiefs remained unblemished at 4-0.

Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / October 4
Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak gives a bit of bad news that rubs salt in the wound after the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4

Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak gives a bit of bad news that rubs salt in the wound after the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4

The Las Vegas Raiders take a hit after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but not any worse than KC did. The Las Vegas Raiders are in a much better position now than they were this time last year.

Kenneth Walker III News / Yardbarker / October 4
Kenneth Walker III breaks Chiefs' franchise record

Kenneth Walker III breaks Chiefs' franchise record to further historic pace

There's no slowing Kenneth Walker III down, as the Kansas City Chiefs running back put up another monster performance on Sunday.  He ran for 177 yards on just 22 carries, averaging 8.0 yards per rushing attempt and scoring two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 30-27 win over the previously unbeaten Las Vegas Raiders.

Chiefs improve to 4-0 with tight win over Raiders
Update on Chiefs’ Tyquan Thornton emerges after his gruesome ankle injury
Did Raiders HC Klint Kubiak make the right decision taking points off the board?
NFL Week 4 winners, losers: CeeDee Lamb dominates; Justin Herbert flops again
The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz
Kirk Cousins News / A to Z Sports / October 4
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins takes the blame for final-play blunder vs. the Chiefs and reveals what he should have done

Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins takes the blame for final-play blunder vs. the Chiefs and reveals what he should have done

The Las Vegas Raiders nearly beat the Kansas City Chiefs and had a chance to tie it at the end, as Kirk Cousins threw an interception. The Las Vegas Raiders just showed everyone that they are the real deal.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / October 4
Three Takeaways From the Raiders’ 30-27 Loss to the Chiefs

Three Takeaways From the Raiders’ 30-27 Loss to the Chiefs

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders walked away from Allegiant Stadium on Sunday with their first loss of the season, but their 30-27 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs revealed plenty about where this team stands.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4
Did Kubiak make the right decision taking points off the board?

Did Raiders HC Klint Kubiak make the right decision taking points off the board?

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday, dropping a thrilling 30-27 decision with the Kansas City Chiefs. As is the case with any close, one-score game, there are always going to be a handful of plays you can look back on with regret if you are on the losing side of it.

Chiefs improve to 4-0 with tight win over Raiders
Raiders could make surprise trade to prepare for Fernando Mendoza era
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4
Raiders could make surprise trade to prepare for Fernando Mendoza era

Raiders could make surprise trade to prepare for Fernando Mendoza era

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and haven't even handed the offense to Fernando Mendoza yet. Their unexpected start could create an interesting decision before the NFL trade deadline.

NFL insider shares fresh Maxx Crosby trade update as 3-0 Raiders prepare to face 3-0 Chiefs
Raiders, Chiefs collide with AFC West lead, 4-0 start in play
Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby
The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz
Maxx Crosby News / Dice City Sports / October 2
Maxx Crosby Is Producing More With Less

Maxx Crosby Is Producing More With Less

LAS VEGAS — For most of Maxx Crosby’s career, getting him off the football field was nearly impossible. Now the Las Vegas Raiders are discovering something potentially more valuable than having Crosby play every defensive snap: making sure he’s fresh for the snaps that decide games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

It doesn't sound like Mahomes will be taking the Raiders lightly.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'
Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs
Report shares how Klint Kubiak impressed Raiders' Tom Brady during interview process
Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / October 1
Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs

Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders became arguably the top positive surprise of the first three weeks of the 2026 NFL season when they opened the campaign with three straight wins.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. linked with three teams amid renewed trade rumors
Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more
Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start
The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 28
Brock Bowers Is a Tight End in Name Only for the Raiders

Brock Bowers Is a Tight End in Name Only for the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders are using Brock Bowers like a receiver, and the results are terrifying. See how Klint Kubiak has created a matchup nightmare for NFL defenses.

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