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On YouTubeGeno Smith News / Field Level Media / December 19
Raiders QB Geno Smith back as starter vs. Texans
Quarterback Geno Smith will return to the starting lineup for the Las Vegas Raiders after a one-game absence, coach Pete Carroll said Friday. Smith missed last Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to shoulder and back injuries.
Geno Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20
Las Vegas Raiders' Geno Smith expected to start for rest of season, Kenny Pickett heads back to the bench
A shoulder injury held Raiders quarterback Geno Smith out in Week 15, but he’s making a quick return. Head coach Pete Carroll announced that Smith will start against the Texans on Sunday (via Levi Edwards of Raiders.com).
Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / December 19
Raiders Announce Maxx Crosby Development on Friday
The Las Vegas Raiders have long been eliminated from contention for a spot in the NFL playoffs, but they still have business to take care of, with three more games left on their 2025 schedule.
The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the players in NFL history with at least 15 multi-rushing-touchdown games can you name in five minutes?
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
Raiders Claim New Defensive Lineman From Waivers
The Las Vegas Raiders will head to Houston to face a great Texans team that has the best defense in the whole NFL. The Raiders are looking for a huge upset and are looking to put an end to their losing streak.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
Why Raiders Are Ready for Sunday's Date with the Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders have lost 12 of their last 13 games and have somehow taken a step backwards from the team that finished 4-13 last season. The blueprint on how to beat the Raiders has been out since their Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
Raiders' Offense Gets Good Injury News Ahead of Week 16
The Las Vegas Raiders' health is on the up and up, as they look to end their second losing streak of the season. Tyler Lockett, Alex Backman, Jordan Meredith, Geno Smith and Ian Thomas were all full participants on Thursday.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
1 Matchup to Watch When the Raiders, Texans Face Off
The Las Vegas Raiders have lost eight consecutive games and 12 of their past 13. They continue to face teams that are on streaks they either want to continue, or end, and happen to have the Raiders' on their schedule at just the right time to accomplish either.
Pete Carroll News / NFL Analysis Network / December 19
Pete Carroll’s Raiders Near Reset as Offensive Numbers Hit Historic Lows
Las Vegas has reached a statistical breaking point. Through 14 games, the Raiders rank last in the NFL in scoring at 14 points per game, 30th in total yardage, and 31st in offensive efficiency by DVOA.
NFL News / Raiders Newswire / December 19
Could Team Fire Pete Carroll To Pursue Browns Coach Kevin Stefanski?
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to be stuck in the early stages of a rebuild and must figure out the right pieces to pull themselves out of the mud. One issue is that the team has been unable to find the right head coach for the job, and Pete Carroll has not been able to turn things around in his first season with the team.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
How the Raiders Can Defy the Odds in Week 16
The Las Vegas Raiders don't have much to play for the remainder of the season. They are well out of the playoff race, and they'd be hurting their draft stock if they won any of their last three games.
Maxx Crosby News / Sneakers on SI / December 19
The NFL Nearly Sacked Maxx Crosby Over His Air Jordan Cleats
The NFL has earned the reputation as "Not For Long" or the "No Fun League." While Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is proving to be the exception to the league's quick turnover, the NFL still cut out his fun footwear.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
How a Franchise Disconnect Doomed the 2025 Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders' new regime has not given this franchise a building block in the 2025 NFL season. Coming into this season, the Raiders brought in head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
Blistering Truth Delivered On Raiders' Head Coaching Position
The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. However, after years of subpar play, the narrative surrounding the Silver and Black has been far from positive.
NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / December 19
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders Preview, Prediction & Odds | Week 16, 2025
The NFC East is heating up with the Philadelphia Eagles taking on rivals, the Washington Commanders, with three weeks left of the NFL season. After coming off strong wins, bettors could see an intense divisional game, even with the Commanders having a poor season overall.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
Insider Patrick Graham's Focus During Raiders' Next Test
The Las Vegas Raiders' defense has led the way for most of this season and will continue to do so over the final three weeks. The unit has had a few issues that keep reappearing after months of shouldering the load this season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
Raiders’ Offense Faces a Familiar Problem This Week
The Las Vegas Raiders' offense has undergone significant changes since last season. Since the start of the 2024 campaign, this team has seen five different quarterbacks: Gardner Minshew II, Aidan O'Connell, Desmond Ridder, Geno Smith, and Kenny Pickett.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 19
There is 1 Thing Left for the Raiders to Accomplish
The Las Vegas Raiders look to stop their growing losing streak this Sunday. As the Raiders prepare to face the Houston Texans on Sunday, Raiders Interim Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson was emphatic when explaining the team's approach.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 19
Jakobi Meyers has changed Jaguars season, and now they paid him
Things have changed rapidly for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.
Maxx Crosby News / Raiders Newswire / December 18
Maxx Crosby Calls Out NFL For Cleat Issue Against Eagles
Maxx Crosby has been one of the few bright spots for the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2025 season, as the all-world pass rusher remains one of the most disruptive players in the NFL.
Geno Smith News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18
Raiders Likely To Move On From Geno Smith After The Season?
Per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Raiders QB Geno Smith is “likely approaching his final three games” with the team to end the season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 17
Hopeful Geno Smith gets real on state of the Raiders
It's not been an ideal season for quarterback Geno Smith, head coach Pete Carroll, and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 17
Raiders source on Pete Carroll: 'It wasn't supposed to be this bad'
The Raiders haven't won since they beat the lowly Titans (2-12) in Week 6, and Carroll relieving offensive coordinator Chip Kelly of his duties in November did little to spark an in-season turnaround.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / December 17
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Nominated For Walter Payton Man Of The Year Award
Over the past few seasons, as the Las Vegas Raiders have struggled on the field, the one consistent bright spot throughout it all has been defensive end Maxx Crosby.
Malcolm Koonce News / The Raider Ramble / December 16
Rotation or rationalization? Malcolm Koonce and the Raiders’ snap count mystery
What’s going on with Malcolm Koonce and his lack of use on defense? Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll spoke on the matter recently. Carroll’s explanation for why Koonce disappeared on defense sounds like a master class in saying a lot but not making it clear.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / December 16
Raiders 1-Round Mock Draft: GM John Spytek picks the next defensive star
Choosing a defensive player with next year’s top pick may not be the “flashy” option for Las Vegas Raiders fans, but the team requires its next defensive star.
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