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Predicting Raiders’ Offensive Leaders Against Bills

Pressure is mounting on the Las Vegas Raiders, who are looking to avoid a three-game losing streak when they host the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

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How Raiders Can Attack Struggling Bills Defense

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to bounce back from a two-game skid, but that will prove difficult with the Buffalo Bills in town this afternoon. The Bills have looked like one of the best teams in the NFL, so Klint Kubiak's squad facing them now does not line up well.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

Raiders Confidence Meter: How I Feel Heading Into Bills Matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Buffalo Bills in Week 6, marking their first return to Allegiant in two weeks. The Raiders hope for a surprise win over the Bills after a disappointing past two weeks have left them on a two-game losing streak.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 18

NFL Experts Are Riding With the Bills in Las Vegas, but the Raiders Have Believers Too

Bills fans have spent the week booking flights to Las Vegas, and most of the national analysts picking Week 6 are on the same side. Buffalo is coming off an overtime win over the Rams and stayed in Southern California to practice at UC Irvine before Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium.

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How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Dice City Sports / October 17

Raiders Face Uphill Battle Against Josh Allen and Bills as Ashton Jeanty Looks to Break Out

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders are approaching a critical point in their season, and Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Buffalo Bills could determine whether the Silver and Black can begin turning things around.

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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.

Maxx Crosby News / A to Z Sports / October 17

Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby has to be regretting a decision he made that just costs him a ton of money

The Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end, Maxx Crosby, was fined $23 thousand for something he did last week against the New England Patriots. The Las Vegas Raiders are almost ready to play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Quenton Nelson News / The Raider Ramble / October 17

Quenton Nelson Could Fix the Raiders’ Biggest Weakness, But There’s a Catch

The Las Vegas Raiders have a glaring offensive line problem, and one of the NFL’s best guards could be the answer. Indianapolis Colts star Quenton Nelson would be a game-changing addition, but landing him could come at a steep price.

Klint Kubiak News / The Raider Ramble / October 17

Klint Kubiak Keeps Raiders Guard and Cornerback Battles Open, Won’t Reveal Who Plays

Klint Kubiak is keeping the Las Vegas Raiders guessing as two key position battles remain unresolved. Which players will emerge as the starters? Kubiak said Friday that the competitions at guard and cornerback are still live as far as his players know, even though he has already decided who will play.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 17

Raiders Can’t Keep Relying on Brock Bowers, Klint Kubiak Admits

Klint Kubiak wants the Las Vegas Raiders‘ receivers to step up and ease Brock Bowers’ workload. Could Jalen Nailor and Dont’e Thornton be the answer? Kubiak said Friday that getting more production from the receivers to take attention off Bowers is “very important,” and that the team has worked on it this week.

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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 / The Raider Ramble / October 17

Raiders Must Avoid Repeating This Nightmare Against the Bills

The Buffalo Bills crushed the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 in 2023. With Buffalo looming again, the Silver and Black must prove they have learned from that embarrassing defeat.

Michael Mayer News / The Raider Ramble / October 17

Raiders failing to get return on massive Michael Mayer investment

The Las Vegas Raiders turned heads when they gave Michael Mayer a three-year deal worth $45 million that made him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the NFL.

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

Mule on the Loose: Raiders’ Surprise Star Making Noise in Vegas

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Autumn Wind is a pirate; we all know that sacred anthem of the Las Vegas Raiders. But did you know it is also a mule? A mule is loose in Southeastern Nevada, wearing a silver-and-black jersey, sporting the biggest smile you’ve ever seen, and playing some consistently terrific football.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Greg Rousseau's 35 Pressures vs. Maxx Crosby's 89.7 PFF Grade Could Decide Bills-Raiders

Greg Rousseau saved the Buffalo Bills on Monday night with a blocked overtime field goal, but his real work this season has come off the edge. On Sunday he shares a field with the one pass rusher in the league who might be better, the Las Vegas Raiders’ Maxx Crosby.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 17

Predicting Which Underrated Raiders Will Shine Against Bills

The Las Vegas Raiders have dropped their last two games and are trying to get back in the win column. Unfortunately for Klint Kubiak's group, the Buffalo Bills, who may be the class of the AFC, are coming to town.

Fernando Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Fernando Mendoza's Debut and a Franchise-Worst Ground Game: 6 Bills-Raiders Things to Know

Fernando Mendoza finally took an NFL snap last Sunday, and the Buffalo Bills are the first team to see the Las Vegas Raiders since the No. 1 overall pick got a taste of real games.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Can Raiders Count on Ashton Jeanty and Kirk Cousins Against Bills Soft Defense?

The Raiders host one of the highest-powered offenses in the NFL on Sunday, as Josh Allen and the Bills come to Las Vegas. Buffalo is tied for the league lead in points scored this season, and if the Raiders are going to win, they’ll need to score quite a few points. Fortunately, the Bills have been allowing a lot of points this 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.

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.

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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / October 14

3 trades the Las Vegas Raiders could make before the trade deadline to massively improve their wide receiver room for cheap

The Las Vegas Raiders desperately need help at wide receiver, and A to Z Sports’ newest trade simulator has some great suggestions. The Las Vegas Raiders have a clear roster problem.

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

Two-minute drill: Intriguing primetime matchups, sloppy NFC East, Texans trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. and more

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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.