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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

Analyzing the Raiders' Trajectory as the End Draws Near

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted what many believed at the time was one of the better 2024 draft classes. Yet, with one game left in the season, many of those players only recently began making an impact and that impact was relatively marginal.

Pete Carroll News / Total Apex Sports / January 3

The Pete Carroll Failed Experiment in Vegas: Likely Done With Raiders After Just One Season

Let’s be honest, we all kind of saw this coming, didn’t we? When the Las Vegas Raiders decided to bring in Pete Carroll, it felt like a Hail Mary pass thrown by a franchise that has been stuck in a perpetual state of rebuilding since, well, forever.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

Why Raiders Should Show Some Fight in Season Finale vs. Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders may have been eliminated from playoff contention a long time ago, but they won't be resting their starters in Week 18. At just 2-14 going into the 2025 NFL regular-season finale, most of the players on this roster are likely competing for job security moving forward.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / January 3

Bears swing seismic deal for Maxx Crosby in latest Raiders mock draft

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek could hit the reset button with a Maxx Crosby trade. But what would that deal actually look like? One scenario that’s been discussed among fans is a move involving the Chicago Bears.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Maxx Crosby News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

Raiders changing tune on potential Maxx Crosby trade?

Maxx Crosby may have already played his final game for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A reckoning is here for the Raiders after shutting down Maxx Crosby

Raiders seem to be dysfunctional mess as minority owner Tom Brady continues working for Fox

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

How Raiders Can End the Season on a High Note

The Las Vegas Raiders have one goal in mind on Sunday when they face the Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders have not done much this season to garner much respect when it comes to game day decisions.

Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / January 3

A reckoning is here for the Raiders after shutting down Maxx Crosby

Much to the surprise of no one, the relationship between the Las Vegas Raiders and their star pass rusher remains strained heading into Week 18. So, what do you do with Maxx Crosby now if you’re team brass?

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

With the Season Coming to an End, the Raiders are Facing a Critical Decision

The Las Vegas Raiders play their final game of the season on Sunday against their AFC West longtime rival, the Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders are either going to finish second with only two or three wins.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / January 3

A No. 1 pick won’t fix the Raiders if the plan stays broken

The Las Vegas Raiders are chasing the No. 1 pick, but the real fight is whether to draft Fernando Mendoza/Dante Moore or trade down and build first. Sin City is barreling toward the kind of offseason that splits fan bases in half: No.

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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.

Maxx Crosby News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Raiders 'Open' to Maxx Crosby Trade

Las Vegas Raiders star edge defender Maxx Crosby has been the subject of trade rumors for over a year now, and one prominent reporter believes something could finally happen in the offseason.

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The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

Deciding Upon the Raiders' New Year's Resolution

The Las Vegas Raiders are headed toward a vital offseason in their storied history. As the Raiders flip the calendar to 2026, there are several things they must change to have a productive year and 2026-27 season.

Maxx Crosby News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3

Raiders Open To Trading DE Maxx Crosby This Offseason?

Dianna Russini reports that the future of Raiders DE Maxx Crosby is being questioned around the league, after he was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season against his wishes.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / January 3

Report reveals Raiders' stance on Maxx Crosby trade

Crosby had been playing through a knee injury before the Raiders decided to place him on injured reserve and shut him down for the final two games of the season.

Raiders' Maxx Crosby breaks silence amid controversy, trade rumors

Raiders seem to be dysfunctional mess as minority owner Tom Brady continues working for Fox

Chiefs, Raiders ready to wrap up forgettable seasons

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'NFL active sack leaders' quiz

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

Pete Carroll Speaks His Peace Ahead of Raiders' Season Finale

The Las Vegas Raiders' season started with unexpected turns, which continued throughout the season. Las Vegas started the season by abruptly moving on from Christian Wilkins.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

What the Raiders Must Keep in Mind for Week 18

The Las Vegas Raiders have one game left before they can wrap up this disastrous season. After starting out the season with a win against the New England Patriots, the Raiders have only managed to win one more time since then, and it was against a rookie quarterback with no supporting cast.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 3

A Crucial Game the Raiders Have To Monitor Closely in Week 18

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot at stake in Week 18. A loss against the Kansas City Chiefs hands them the first overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Why Phillip Dorsett believes Tom Brady will turn around Las Vegas

If you’ve been watching the Las Vegas Raiders this season, you know it’s been rough. And by rough, we mean a 2-14 record and a 10-game losing streak kind of rough.

Pete Carroll News / The Raider Ramble / January 2

Raiders coach Pete Carroll sees 'good signs' despite putrid record

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll once again sounded like a coach trying to sell progress at the exact moment the standings refused to cooperate.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / January 3

The Raiders’ most dangerous temptation: trade the No. 1 pick?

Las Vegas Raiders fans hate the idea of trading away the top pick in this year’s NFL draft for one simple reason: it sounds like the same movie, just in higher definition.

Geno Smith News / Total Apex Sports / January 2

Las Vegas Raiders Rule Out Geno Smith For Week 18 Game

The Geno Smith experiment in Las Vegas, at least for the 2025 season, is over. And let’s be honest, it probably feels like a mercy rule at this point. The Raiders announced Friday that their veteran quarterback is officially out for Sunday’s season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs due to that high-ankle sprain he picked up against the Giants.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Big Fight Weekend / January 2

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II names his top five boxers

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver & Super Bowl winner Phillip Dorsett II spoke to boxing reporter Sean Zittel about any similarities between boxing and football, his prediction for the upcoming Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson showdown, and his top five current boxers.