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Raiders’ late-game struggles frustrate Kirk Cousins after narrow Bills defeat

Kirk Cousins has called on the Las Vegas Raiders to find ways to close out games after their 33-30 defeat to the Buffalo Bills extended their losing streak to three matches.

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Raiders Fall to Bills 33-30 as Klint Kubiak Calls Out Team’s Inability to Finish Games

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders showed plenty of fight Sunday afternoon, but another disappointing finish left head coach Klint Kubiak searching for answers.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins brings up DeSean Jackson while in awe of Tre Tucker’s speed

The Las Vegas Raiders took their third straight loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. But one Raiders player left quarterback Kirk Cousins in awe during the 33-30 loss.

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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.

Ashton Jeanty News / A to Z Sports / October 18

There’s a new narrative regarding Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, and it doesn’t look good at the moment

The Las Vegas Raiders may have an issue on their hands with Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. The Las Vegas Raiders continue to struggle to close out games.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / October 18

Raiders fall 33-30 to Bills but see a fixable finishing problem

The Las Vegas Raiders took the Buffalo Bills to the wire but fell 33-30. Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins and Tyler Linderbaum on what went wrong and how they can fix it.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 18

Raiders’ 3-3 Start Has Raider Nation Questioning Talent, Defense

The Las Vegas Raiders fall to 3-3, and Raider Nation is sounding off on the team’s biggest problems, from defensive struggles to talent and line play. The Raiders are back at square one after a third straight loss, and the team’s fans have a clear idea of why the early-season momentum disappeared.

Klint Kubiak News / The Raider Ramble / October 18

'Very Disappointed'—Klint Kubiak Sends Blunt Message After Another Raiders Loss

Klint Kubiak is “very disappointed” after another Las Vegas Raiders loss. The coach of the Silver and Black has a clear message for his team as late-game struggles continue.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

Raiders Stock Report: Risers & Fallers After Third Straight Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the Buffalo Bills confirmed they can compete with the league's best teams. Few things make a three-game losing streak seem better than it is.

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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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

4 Instant Observations From Raiders Tough Loss Against Bills

The Las Vegas Raiders entered their Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills looking to move past a challenging past two weeks. The start of the game felt much like the Raiders' first three games of the season, where they did their best to make it a dogfight for Josh Allen and the Bills.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18

Bills QB Josh Allen completes one of the wildest touchdown passes of NFL season

The magic of Allen isn't just the fact he is one of the most productive quarterbacks in the NFL. It is also that he can also make plays that most quarterbacks will not even attempt.

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson could face an even bigger problem after ejection vs. Raiders

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Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / October 18

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Gets Hit With a Costly Reality Check

Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby just lost $23K because of one decision. Here’s what happened and why it cost him. Crosby will pay $23,882 for helmet use, the NFL announced Saturday, after he head-butted a New England Patriots player last week.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 18

Nakobe Dean’s assignment against Josh Allen will shape the Raiders’ afternoon

Nakobe Dean faces a major test against Josh Allen. Can the Las Vegas Raiders linebacker make the difference against the Buffalo Bills’ explosive offense?

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

How Raiders' Defense Can Contain Superstar Josh Allen

The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to get back on track as they welcome the Buffalo Bills to Allegiant Stadium this afternoon. The Bills have looked like one of the best teams in the NFL, scoring at one of the highest clips in the league.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

What Raiders Must Accomplish To Take Down Mighty Bills

A week ago, the Las Vegas Raiders were embarrassed in Foxborough, Massachusetts, by the New England Patriots. They looked nothing like the team that had started 3-1 and came up just short against the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs. It's clear the Raiders are still nowhere close to being high-end contenders in the AFC, much less the league itself.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 18

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Mayer News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Michael Mayer’s Extension with Raiders is Looking More Puzzling as Season Progresses

Just before the start of the season the Raiders handed out an extension to their backup tight end Michael Mayer. Keeping Mayer around was not a mistake, but making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the NFL is certainly looking foolish. Mayer signed a three-year deal worth $45 million.

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.