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NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 4

How Raiders Could Become Bigger Story With Win Over Chiefs

When sitting from afar, it can be cool to watch another NFL team have a fun story to begin the season that fans can invest in, opposite their favorite franchise.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 4

Red Zone Report: One Issue Raiders Offense Must Fix

Compared to last season, the Las Vegas Raiders' offense has been night and day. Still, as much as Las Vegas' offense has turned things around, the players and coaches would readily agree that the unit is still coming together and has plenty to clean up.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

AFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Jim Harbaugh, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos OLB Jahfari Harvey said he got the call on Monday to sign with the practice squad: “It feels great to get that call. I was ready to put in some work… I’ve just been working on the scout team right now.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Official Score Prediction

First place in the AFC West is on the line Sunday afternoon. The Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) will take the show on the road to face the upstart Las Vegas Raiders (3-0).

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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.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 3

Raiders Who Must Step Up Big Against Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders have a chance to move to 4-0 for the first time since 2002 by taking down the Kansas City Chiefs. This Raiders-Chiefs game carries immense stakes, as Kansas City is also undefeated after a strong start to the 2026 season.

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

Major Statements Raiders Can Make in Week 4

The Las Vegas Raiders have already exceeded expectations in the first three weeks of the 2026 NFL season, but there's still doubt about how legitimate they are.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / October 3

Raiders 3-0 start faces biggest test against Chiefs

Three games into the season, the Raiders have already shown they can win in different ways. They have leaned on Kirk Cousins and an offense that has consistently found the end zone.

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

Key Reason for Raiders' Success Can't Go Unnoticed

The Las Vegas Raiders are off to a tremendous start to the 2026 season, largely due to what has happened on the defensive side of the ball. The Raiders' defense is getting to the quarterback without needing many on the blitz, while also leading the NFL in takeaways.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Raiders Need Ashton Jeanty to Breakout to Upset Chiefs

Las Vegas is one of the last five unbeaten teams in the NFL despite a modest start to the season from Ashton Jeanty. If the Raiders are going to knock off the Chiefs, Jeanty needs to step up. Jeanty had an inefficient rookie season where he ran for 975 yards but needed 266 carries.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 3

Raiders could make surprise trade to prepare for Fernando Mendoza era

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and haven't even handed the offense to Fernando Mendoza yet. Their unexpected start could create an interesting decision before the NFL trade deadline.

NFL insider shares fresh Maxx Crosby trade update as 3-0 Raiders prepare to face 3-0 Chiefs

Raiders, Chiefs collide with AFC West lead, 4-0 start in play

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

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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 / The Raider Ramble / October 2

These 3 Raiders Could Decide How Far Las Vegas Goes

On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders shocked the football world with a 35-27 road win over the New Orleans Saints. Many fans in Raider Nation expected the team to compete, but the national media did not agree.

Maxx Crosby News / Dice City Sports / October 2

Maxx Crosby Is Producing More With Less

LAS VEGAS — For most of Maxx Crosby’s career, getting him off the football field was nearly impossible. Now the Las Vegas Raiders are discovering something potentially more valuable than having Crosby play every defensive snap: making sure he’s fresh for the snaps that decide games.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Las Vegas Raiders defense is doing something the franchise hasn’t done in years, and it’s changing everything

The Las Vegas Raiders seem to have an elite defense, as they are creating turnovers left and right. The Las Vegas Raiders are creating turnovers at a rate this franchise hasn’t seen in a long time.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Las Vegas Raiders fans actually have some bad news when it comes to their team starting 3-0 in 2026, but they’ll have to live with it

The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and are ready to face the Kansas City Chiefs, who are also undefeated. But a successful start to the season means we have to wait longer for QB Fernando Mendoza.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Lawrence is a dark-horse MVP candidate ... and so is Cousins

Trevor Lawrence is a dark-horse MVP candidate ... and so is Kirk Cousins

Lawrence and Cousins probably aren't the first names that come to mind when discussing the MVP.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

Report shares how Klint Kubiak impressed Raiders' Tom Brady during interview process

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. linked with three teams amid renewed trade rumors

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Patrick Mahomes sends warning to Chiefs about Raiders game, discusses friendship with Maxx Crosby

It doesn't sound like Mahomes will be taking the Raiders lightly.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs

Report shares how Klint Kubiak impressed Raiders' Tom Brady during interview process

Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / October 1

Maxx Crosby shares warning for 3-0 Raiders ahead of clash with unbeaten Chiefs

The Las Vegas Raiders became arguably the top positive surprise of the first three weeks of the 2026 NFL season when they opened the campaign with three straight wins.

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: 'It's war'

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. linked with three teams amid renewed trade rumors

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

Travis Kelce admits Chiefs still have plenty to fix after 3-0 start

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 30

The Raiders Found Their Identity in the Fourth Quarter

Trailing 27-16 in the third quarter at the Superdome, the Las Vegas Raiders scored the game’s final 19 points to beat the New Orleans Saints 35-27. New Orleans failed to hold the ball down the stretch, as four consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter ended in turnovers.

Jerome Ford News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Raiders Host Two Running Backs For Tryouts

The Las Vegas Raiders hosted RBs Jerome Ford and Owen Wright for workouts on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Of these two, the Raiders signed Wright to their practice squad. Ford, 26, transferred from Alabama to Cincinnati after two years and played two years for the Bearcats.