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3 Keys Raiders Couldn't Execute in Loss to Rams

It's been 30 days since the Las Vegas Raiders last won, as they lost their fourth consecutive game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles defeated Las Vegas 35-21, but that score doesn't accurately depict the game.

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Denial Won't Change What Is Blatantly Apparent for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders endured a terrible 3-14 season in 2025 and earned the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. That pick secured Fernando Mendoza as the team's future franchise quarterback.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Raiders’ Offensive Line and Linebackers Struggle, Plus More PFF Grades From Loss to Rams

The Raiders suffered another setback in Week 7, falling 35-21 to the Rams. Two position groups were exploited by the Rams all game, as the offensive line and linebacking group failed to produce. Here are the worst Raiders from Week 7 based on grades from Pro Football Focus.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 27

3 Big Issues Raiders May Not Resolve This Season

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost four consecutive games after starting the year 3-0. Two of the Raiders' losses have come by three points, while two more were lost by 14 or more points, including their recent game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Saquon Barkley News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 27

Raiders' Rookie, Sophomore Power Rankings: Up and Down We Go

The Las Vegas Raiders' plan all along was to depend on several rookies and second-year players they have drafted under John Spytek to be productive this season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 27

Hondo’s Raiders Report Card: The Unfiltered Truth on Team Performance

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders' (3-4) performance on Sunday was the worst of the season for the Silver and Black, and what made it worse was that it was at home against a battered team that was the unquestioned Super Bowl favorite coming into the season, whom the Raiders had a chance to knock out.

Jack Bech News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Raiders Designate WR Jack Bech For Return

The Raiders will soon welcome back some depth at wide receiver. The team announced that wideout Jack Bech has been designated for return from injured reserve.

Maxx Crosby News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Trade Talks Get Harsh Reality Check

Adam Schefter has delivered what amounts to a closing argument on the Maxx Crosby trade speculation that has hovered around the Las Vegas Raiders for months.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Kirk Cousins News / Field Level Media / October 26

Raiders streaking wrong way, will stick with Kirk Cousins at QB

A four-game losing streak will not force the Raiders to make a change at quarterback. Head coach Klint Kubiak cleared the air on Monday with a strong commitment to keeping Kirk Cousins as the starter despite Las Vegas losing for the fourth consecutive week on Sunday, 35-21, to the Rams.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 26

The Biggest Decisions Kubiak, Raiders Got Wrong vs. Rams

The first mistake the Raiders made on Sunday was winning the coin toss and electing to receive the ball. Las Vegas starting the game on defense has worked better for them in each game this season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Raiders make clear statement about their QB controversy

The Las Vegas Raiders have responded to talk about a quarterback controversy by trying to argue there isn’t one to begin with. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said in no uncertain terms Monday that Kirk Cousins will remain his starting quarterback, and that there is no controversy to speak of.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Total Pro Sports / October 26

Las Vegas Raiders’ 4-Game Losing Skid Has Trade Rumors Involving Superstar Playmaker Heating Up

The Las Vegas Raiders are in a real problem, and their latest loss has people wondering where the team goes from here. After starting the season hot at 3-0, they’ve dropped four games in a row to fall to 3-4.

Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Raiders Commit To Kirk Cousins As Starting QB For Now

Per Paul Gutierrez, Raiders HC Klint Kubiak committed to QB Kirk Cousins as the starter despite their fourth-straight loss in Week 7. Kubiak feels Cousins is playing at a high level and said, “There is no controversy,” about who the starting quarterback is.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Raiders' Klint Kubiak explains QB decision for Jets game

Raiders' Klint Kubiak explains Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision for Jets game

After the Las Vegas Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday that dropped what was once a 3-0 Las Vegas side to 3-4 on the season, head coach Klint Kubiak teased that he could bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Fernando Mendoza for Las Vegas' matchup at the 2-5 New York Jets on Nov. 1.

Why trade talks involving Maxx Crosby have reportedly lost steam

Browns may be changing Deshaun Watson plans for 2027

Browns facing another QB dilemma upon activating Dillon Gabriel

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Lamar Jackson will return

Shane Steichen explains keeping Daniel Jones as Colts' starting QB

Titans HC Robert Saleh defends Cam Ward

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Raiders rumors: Maxx Crosby trade buzz ‘losing steam’ ahead of deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL at the start of the 2026 season, racing out to a 3-0 record in their first season under new had coach Klint Kubiak.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 26

Why trade talks involving Maxx Crosby have reportedly lost steam despite Raiders' losing streak

The Las Vegas Raiders suffering a fourth-straight loss to fall to 3-4 on Sunday sparked new chatter about whether or not they could sell Crosby to the highest bidder ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

Raiders' Klint Kubiak opens door for making switch from Kirk Cousins to Fernando Mendoza

Matthew Stafford, Rams end losing skid by prolonging Raiders' slide

The '2025 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Tre Tucker News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Tre Tucker Having a Breakout Season While Heading Toward Free Agency

After posting a 100-yard game in Week 7, Tre Tucker is on his way to a career-best season. After seven games, he is on pace for 1,151 yards in a 17-game season. If he keeps this up, the Raiders will have to pay up to keep Tucker in Las Vegas, Tucker is a free agent after this season.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / October 26

The Raiders Need to Bench Ashton Jeanty Before it's too late

Ashton Jeanty keeps getting worse. The Raiders running back hasn’t topped 30 rushing yards in three straight games and has seen his yardage drop from 27 to 22 to a miserable 15 yards in Week 7. Jeanty has been one of the worst running backs in the NFL this season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 26

Knee-Jerk Reactions to Raiders’ Fourth Straight Loss

We knew this stretch of the Las Vegas Raiders’ schedule would be rough, but it is getting ugly quickly. Las Vegas was soundly beaten by a banged-up Rams team on Sunday and fell to 3-4.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 26