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Maxx Crosby News / Dice City Sports / September 17

Maxx Crosby Embraces a New Mindset After Unprecedented Raiders Offseason

HENDERSON, Nev. — Maxx Crosby’s return to the field was always going to be one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. What happened before he returned made it even more significant.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Raiders Rookie Power Rankings heading into Week 2

The Raiders need production from their rookie class. At the outset of a rebuild, finding valuable players playing on their first contract is critical. So far the 2026 draft class has been limited in playing time, with only one rookie getting a start in Week 1.

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Brock Bowers News / Dice City Sports / September 17

Brock Bowers Could Return Against Chargers, But Raiders Face a Bigger Question

HENDERSON, Nev. — Brock Bowers might be healthy enough to play Sunday. That doesn’t necessarily mean the Las Vegas Raiders will let him. The Raiders’ star

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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.

Klint Kubiak News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 17

Key Concept Displayed Raiders' Master Plan in Week 1

The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins finally let Klint Kubiak and his new coaching staff put months of preparation into action. As a staff and a team, the Raiders have moved on to their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 17

3 Key Week 2 Matchups for Raiders Against Chargers

The Las Vegas Raiders are off to a winning start to the regular season following their victory over the Miami Dolphins at home. Now they face the challenges of the AFC West in their first divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, who are coming off a stunning loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Fernando Mendoza News / 5 GOATs / September 17

Fernando Mendoza stars in new State Farm commercial amid rookie season with Raiders

With Week 2 of his rookie season approaching, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has launched a new campaign with State Farm. He appeared alongside Jake From State Farm in a commercial that debuted Thursday.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 17

Fernando Mendoza's mom opens up about his relationship with Tom Brady

Mendoza's mom opened up about her son's relationship with Brady.

Major Week 2 injury update on Raiders' Brock Bowers emerges

Update on Raiders' Maxx Crosby revealed after Rams report

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about Raiders managing his snaps amid trade rumors

The 'No.1 NFL Draft picks' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 17

Next Steps Raiders Offense Must Make Heading into Week 2

Considering how the past few seasons have gone, it is hard to find many negatives from the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins. Yet even the Raiders would admit they still have plenty to work on, and several aspects of the win need improvement.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 17

3 Reasons Raiders Should be Concerned About Chargers

Week 1 went about as well as possible for the Raiders and was a disaster for the Chargers. Despite the drastic differences between teams in the season

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 17

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about Raiders managing his snaps amid trade rumors

The fact that the Las Vegas Raiders seemed to have Maxx Crosby on a so-called "pitch count" during the club's 27-13 Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins did little to quiet trade rumors.

Update on Raiders' Maxx Crosby revealed after Rams report

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 16

AFC West Power Rankings: Raiders Make Their Move After Week 1

What an opening week it was in the AFC West. There were upsets, big wins and an intriguing divisional matchup. Let’s take a look at how it all impacted our power rankings.

Kirk Cousins News / The Raider Ramble / September 16

Kirk Cousins Could Be the One Thing Holding the Raiders Back

Although the Las Vegas Raiders easily won at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Kirk Cousins showed some red flags that could haunt the team this season. Because the matchup was against a lackluster Miami Dolphins squad, Sin City entered as the favorite.

Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / September 16

Maxx Crosby Sounds Different, and That Could Be Huge for the Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has always played football like he’s chasing something. After Week 1, though, it sounds like he’s finally learned when to slow down.

Klint Kubiak News / The Raider Ramble / September 16

Outsider’s Edge: Raiders’ Week 1 Resolve Could Signal a Culture Change Under Klint Kubiak

When things go awry, so do the Las Vegas Raiders. Stop me if you’ve heard that before. It’s a tale as old as time: the Raiders folding, a tendency even Marty Schottenheimer openly noted during his coaching career leading AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs and the then San Diego Chargers.

Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / September 16

Las Vegas Raiders Could Be Without Brock Bowers Again

According to ESPN reporter Ryan McFadden, Brock Bowers was once again unavailable to practice for the Raiders. This is once again another bad sign for Bowers, who’s currently recovering from a meniscus trim that kept him out of the Week 1 win against the Miami Dolphins.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers’ week takes another turn as Klint Kubiak provides an update on his practice status

The Las Vegas Raiders could really use tight end Brock Bowers this week against the Los Angeles Chargers, but he didn’t practice on Wednesday. The Las Vegas Raiders won their Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins pretty handily.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins has an In-N-Out Problem

Kirk Cousins has a new post-game meal. With his move to the Raiders, he needed to find a different place to get some food after a game. “I mean In-N-Out is tough to beat,” Cousins said to the media.