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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

Raiders' Thursday Injury Report Gives Reason for Cautious Optimism

The Las Vegas Raiders are just a few days away from facing the San Francisco 49ers on the road. Las Vegas went back to work on Thursday, looking to build upon their Week 9 win over the New York Jets.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

Hondo's Raiders Musings: Silver and Black Locked in and Focused

HENDERSON, Nev.—With the overachieving Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) headed to California this weekend to take on the San Francisco 49ers (6-1), many storylines surround the Silver and Black.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Will Klint Kubiak Keep Ashton Jeanty Benched?

In Week 8, Ashton Jeanty was effectively benched by head coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders gave Mike Washington 25 carries, while Jeanty was reduced to passing-down snaps.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

What Raiders Would Prove With Week 9 Win Over 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders finally returned to the win column last week, defeating the New York Jets 38-33. They hope to remain there as they travel to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a bye.

Dylan Laube News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Dylan Laube Providing a Massive Boost to Raiders Special Teams

Raiders’ running back Dylan Laube has just five carries on the season, but he is making a massive impact for the team on special teams. After the Jets took the lead in the second quarter with an eight-play drive, Laube responded by returning the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown.

Darien Porter News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

With Porter Injury, Raiders Could Get Extra Look at Promising Rookie

This weekend, the 4-4 Las Vegas Raiders travel back to the Bay Area to face the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers. It will be an emotional weekend for Raider Nation, especially those remaining in Oakland, as the team returns for the first time since their final game there nearly seven years ago.

John Spytek News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Raiders Defense is in Freefall as John Spytek’s Offseason Moves Fail to Provide Impact

The Raiders’ comeback win over the Jets hid one big problem in Las Vegas. General manager John Spytek didn’t do enough to help fix the Raiders’ defense. By allowing 33 points to New York, the Raiders have allowed at least 30 points in five straight games.

Tom Brady News / HITC / November 5

Tom Brady drops worrying insight about Raiders players ahead of 49ers rivalry game

The Las Vegas Raiders head to Santa Clara this weekend for one of the NFL’s classic rivalry games against the San Francisco 49ers. Although the Raiders have struggled in recent weeks, Klint Kubiak knows just how to get the better of Kyle Shanahan’s defense following his 2025 season with the Seattle Seahawks.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

Raiders' Week 9 Depth Chart Presents Shakeups on Both Sides

The Las Vegas Raiders are slated for their second road game in a row, facing the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The Raiders will have their work cut out for them.

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

49ers’ Fred Warner showers Brock Bowers with ultimate praise before Raiders clash

The San Francisco 49ers are fresh off their bye week, and their big assignment in Week 9 is to stop the Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers. But Fred Warner, who will likely be matched up with Bowers for much of the game, knows that will likely be easier said than done.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

3 Storylines I'm Watching Most in Raiders' Matchup vs. 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 8 win over the New York Jets was just what they needed in between multiple games against the league's best teams. They are back to the grind as they prepare for another road challenge this week.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 5

Upon Further Review: Grading Every Raiders Rookie Draft Pick

HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) face the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) this weekend. But with the NFL season halfway over and the NFL trade deadline on the horizon, I decided to put the 2026 rookie class under the microscope, and I asked some of my NFL buddies to help me evaluate them.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / November 5

Maxx Crosby repeats desire to stay with Raiders amid rumors as trade deadline nears

Crosby again reiterated his desire to remain with the Raiders.

NFC executive thinks Raiders could keep Maxx Crosby through trade deadline due to Fernando Mendoza

Raiders' Mark Davis feels 'absolutely no pressure whatsoever' to play Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Raiders’ Kirk Cousins sends classy message on Raheem Morris before 49ers clash

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming off a strong performance in their 38-33 win over the New York Jets, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 4

Niners' stars trying to heal before Raiders arrive

There probably have been teams in recent NFL history that needed a bye more than the San Francisco 49ers. But one would be hard-pressed to name any, given how many key players the Niners had unavailable in Week 7 when they fell 29-20 in Atlanta for their first loss after six consecutive wins.

Fernando Mendoza News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

AFC Notes: Chris Jones, Fernando Mendoza, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Chiefs HC Andy Reid stands behind veteran DT Chris Jones, noting that Jones is giving his all despite being double-teamed and drawing attention from opposing offensive linemen.

Cody White News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Raiders Cut WR Cody White

The Las Vegas Raiders officially released WR Cody White on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. White, 27, went undrafted out of Michigan State in 2020.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / November 4

NFC executive thinks Raiders could keep Maxx Crosby through trade deadline due to Fernando Mendoza

Despite the non-stop rumors that have hovered over the Las Vegas Raiders throughout 2026, there has been no real indication since the end of March that they have any interest in parting ways with star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby.

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Maxx Crosby News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4

Maxx Crosby Not Eyeing Raiders Trade

The Raiders’ decision to shut down Maxx Crosby last season, as the team angled for the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, rankled the decorated edge rusher.