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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 14

How Raiders Going Back to Drawing Board Ahead of Bills' Arrival

The Las Vegas Raiders are on yet another streak. After starting the season with three consecutive wins against three bad teams, the Raiders have lost two straight games to two of the league's top teams: the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Ashton Jeanty Logs Full Practice and Other Raiders Injury Updates

The Raiders have a beat-up running back. But Ashton Jeanty is expected to play on Sunday after logging a full practice on Wednesday. Jeanty suffered an ankle injury in training camp, but was ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season and hasn’t missed a game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / October 14

Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak just made one thing very clear when it comes to his team’s stance on a recent report

The Las Vegas Raiders won’t be sitting Ashton Jeanty this week, and Klint Kubiak made it clear that Jeanty will play against the Buffalo Bills. The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t been healthy, especially some of their better players.

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Fernando Mendoza News / TWSN / October 14

Why it's time for Raiders to start rookie QB Fernando Mendoza

The Raiders drafted Mendoza to be their quarterback of the future. Eventually, they need to let him become their quarterback of the present.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / October 14

3 trades the Las Vegas Raiders could make before the trade deadline to massively improve their wide receiver room for cheap

The Las Vegas Raiders desperately need help at wide receiver, and A to Z Sports’ newest trade simulator has some great suggestions. The Las Vegas Raiders have a clear roster problem.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 14

NFL Trade Deadline: Update From an Executive on Raiders Rumors

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3–2) are barreling toward a matchup Sunday at Allegiant Stadium against one of the two favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills (4–1).

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / October 14

The Raiders are not Planning to Give Ashton Jeanty Time Off

Ashton Jeanty is struggling. He is averaging 3.3 yards per carry while playing through injuries. But the Raiders are not going to sit their running back. Jeanty suffered an ankle injury in training camp, but he returned for the start of the regular season and hasn’t missed a game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 14

Raiders' Trade Deadline Targets Ranked by Fit, Cost, and Chance

The Las Vegas Raiders are reeling after losing their last two games in a row. The Raiders are 3-2 after starting the season with a winning streak and a losing streak.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Raiders Offensive Line Problems Highlight Offseason Failures

The Raiders had one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL last season. It was a clear area of need in the offseason, but the Raiders didn’t do enough to fix the problem. In the 45-17 loss to the Patriots, Kirk Cousins was pressured 15 times and dropped for a sack three times.

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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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 14

Raiders Game Review: 3 Takeaways From Week 5 Blowout Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders lost in horrific fashion as they were demolished by the New England Patriots, 45-17, in what can only be considered a humbling experience for head coach Klint Kubiak and his team.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 14

3 Things Raiders Need to Keep in Mind After Week 5 Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders are now in the midst of a two-game losing streak after falling to the New England Patriots in a blowout loss in Week 5. It goes without saying that the Raiders' performance left much to be desired and served as a wake-up call to the organization.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 14

Raiders' Kirk Cousins reportedly in no danger of being benched after Fernando Mendoza appearance

First-year Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak sat veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to give No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza some playing time late in the club's 45-17 loss at the New England Patriots this past Sunday.

Josh Allen sends warning to Bills players about trip to Vegas, reflects on ending overtime losing streak

Three Takeaways From the Raiders’ 45-17 Loss to the Patriots

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 14

Kubiak Calls Raiders Running Back Dylan Laube an ‘Ascending Player’

Dylan Laube is earning Klint Kubiak’s trust, but the Las Vegas Raiders’ struggling run game raises a bigger question: Is it time for the young back to get more opportunities?

Fernando Mendoza News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Door Opening For Fernando Mendoza Move Into Raiders’ Starting Lineup

After a narrow loss to the Chiefs in Week 4, the Raiders were on the losing end of a 45-17 result in Foxborough. The Patriots loss concluded with the visitors giving Fernando Mendoza his first NFL reps, and discussions about when to make the transition to the No.

Klint Kubiak News / The Raider Ramble / October 14

Klint Kubiak Wants Raiders Steady After 45-17 Loss at New England

Klint Kubiak wants the Las Vegas Raiders to stay steady after two straight losses. But with expensive signings underperforming and the season slipping, talk alone won’t fix what’s broken.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 13

The Raiders’ Free Agent Gamble Is Already Backfiring

The Las Vegas Raiders made key moves in free agency to change their fortunes in 2026. So far, the results have been hard to ignore for all the wrong reasons.