The Las Vegas Raiders have the future of their franchise in Fernando Mendoza, but Kirk Cousins is still QB1 according to Kubiak. The Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game of the year to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, but a preseason loss doesn’t always tell the full story.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak spoke Friday about which undrafted rookies have caught his eye late in training camp. Addressing the media with Thursday’s action surely being analyzed, Kubiak singled out linebacker Cian Slone for his defensive play.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak addressed two roster questions at Friday’s presser with Week 2 of the preseason quickly coming his way. Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr.
Fernando Mendoza showed flashes but still has work to do. Here’s what stood out, what surprised us and what raised questions in the Las Vegas Raiders‘ preseason opener.
The Raiders offense was a disaster last season. From Geno Smith to the offensive line to Chip Kelly, nothing went right. But after one drive in the preseason, there is reason to be optimistic about the offense.
Don’t expect the Las Vegas Raiders offense to be great in 2026, but they’re starting to get some pieces into place. Starting with the big free agency move, they brought in Tyler Linderbaum on a massive deal to address the offensive line play in 2026.
One player I would be shocked to draft in 2026 fantasy football is Ashton Jeanty. It’s not that Jeanty is a bad player or that I think it’s impossible for him to have a big 2026 season.
The Las Vegas Raiders fell to the Arizona Cardinals, but plenty emerged beyond the scoreboard. Here are the takeaways and concerns that deserve a closer look.
There are still some teams that are going to have to lean on their running back for a significant portion of their offense this season. Let's take a look at three of them.
HENDERSON, Nev.—Last night, the Las Vegas Raiders officially kicked off the next part of the season as they hosted the Arizona Cardinals for their first preseason game of the year and the Klint Kubiak head coaching regime.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The Las Vegas Raiders had a lot to learn after their preseason loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and most of it was on the defensive side of the ball. The Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game on Thursday.
2026 NFL Draft top pick Fernando Mendoza officially suited up for the Raiders on Thursday evening against the Arizona Cardinals. Mendoza finished the game throwing for 97 yards on 10 of 16 passes, as well as a touchdown, along with six rushing yards and a sack.
Klint Kubiak’s run game will need an explosive duo to carry the offense this Las Vegas Raiders campaign, luckily for him he might already have it. The new offense set to take off in 2026 will rely heavily on its ability to open running lanes and give Kubiak’s backs a chance to succeed.
A Raiders analyst delivered one of the funniest moments of the preseason. Kirk Morrison spotted “AOC” trending on social media during a live broadcast.
Let's slow our roll on the comparisons that people are making on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. He started his first NFL snaps in the preseason, of course against the Arizona Cardinals on August 13 and he had a pretty good showing.
New head coach Klint Kubiak emphasized that his starters were going to play in the preseason. Every healthy starter did play, except for one: Maxx Crosby.
Las Vegas Raiders analyst Kirk Morrison had a hilarious realization involving quarterback Aidan O’Connell during the team’s 27-14 preseason-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night.
Recently, multiple NFL reporters suggested that Jones could pursue a move to land Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders before the in-season trade deadline arrives this coming November.
Even though it appears edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is happy to be back with the Las Vegas Raiders, and they're pumped to have him, it's only for as long as these two parties think it's working.
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was willing to trade the 12th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and a second-round selection to the Raiders for Crosby.