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Raiders Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Week 1 Chances

Raiders Confidence Meter: How I Feel About Week 1 Chances

It seemed like it was just yesterday that the Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll and began their head coaching search. Fast forward a few months, add in a ton of moves by the Raiders' front office and a summer filled with tangible progress on the field, and you have the 2026 Raiders.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 13
Why Sunday vs. Dolphins Provides Raiders Building Blocks For Future

Why Sunday vs. Dolphins Provides Raiders Building Blocks For Future

When the Las Vegas Raiders step onto the field at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, a new era will begin for the franchise. It should be built on discipline, a focus on the future, and getting competitive play from their top players while maintaining the status quo of a rebuilding season.

Michael Mayer News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Raiders Continue to Misunderstand Value With Michael Mayer Extension

Raiders Continue to Misunderstand Value With Michael Mayer Extension

The Raiders gave Michael Mayer an extension on Saturday, making him the fifth highest-paid tight end in the NFL. But Mayer is the Raiders’ backup tight end.  Mayer signed a new three-year deal worth $45 million with $30 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport.

Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / September 12
Kirk Cousins Sends Strong Message About Fernando Mendoza’s Las Vegas Raiders Future

Kirk Cousins Sends Strong Message About Fernando Mendoza’s Las Vegas Raiders Future

While Fernando Mendoza might not be the Las Vegas Raiders‘ starting quarterback yet, Kirk Cousins believes the breakthrough is only right around the corner.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Raiders Week 1 injury report vs. Dolphins: What it means for fantasy football

Raiders Week 1 injury report vs. Dolphins: What it means for fantasy football

The Las Vegas Raiders enter Sunday’s season opener with one major absence on offense. All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out against the Miami Dolphins after missing every practice this week because of a knee injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Dave Ziegler News / The Raider Ramble / September 12
Grading the Wreckage: Ranking Dave Ziegler’s Best Raiders Draft Picks

Grading the Wreckage: Ranking Dave Ziegler’s Best Raiders Draft Picks

Dave Ziegler left plenty of carnage behind in Sin City. But which Las Vegas Raiders draft picks panned out? We rank his best picks; be warned, it isn’t pretty.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
AFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Mike Washington Jr., Broncos, Raiders

AFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Mike Washington Jr., Broncos, Raiders

Broncos DL Eyioma Uwazurike enters the fourth year of his career and is set to inherit a larger role in 2026. Uwazurike is glad to have his teammates’ trust going into Week 1 after being a depth option in previous years.  “I feel like it’s great to have teammates that trust in you,” Uwazurike said, via Susanna Weir of the team’s site.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 12
Raiders bolster tight end room after Brock Bowers injury

Raiders bolster tight end room after Brock Bowers injury

Bowers has been a superstar whenever he’s been on the field. But unfortunately for him, it hasn’t been too often since his rookie season back in 2024.

Raiders end bizarre trend with Michael Mayer contract extension
Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update
Two stats help explain the Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan
The 'Last 1K-receiver by NFL team' quiz
Chris Myarick News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Raiders Elevating TE Chris Myarick & WR Cody White For Week 1

Raiders Elevating TE Chris Myarick & WR Cody White For Week 1

The Raiders announced on Saturday that they are elevating TE Chris Myarick and WR Cody White for Week 1. Myarick, 30, caught on with the Dolphins after going undrafted out of Temple back in 2019.

Klint Kubiak News / The Raider Ramble / September 12
Klint Kubiak sends a clear message ahead of Raiders’ season opener

Klint Kubiak sends a clear message ahead of Raiders’ season opener

The Klint Kubiak era is finally here, and the new Las Vegas Raiders head coach isn’t treating his debut like a celebration. He’s treating it like a test.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tom Brady News / Dice City Sports / September 12
Tom Brady Isn’t Leaving Fox But Can He Really Help Build the Raiders While Working Two Jobs?

Tom Brady Isn’t Leaving Fox But Can He Really Help Build the Raiders While Working Two Jobs?

LAS VEGAS — Tom Brady spent more than two decades proving that nobody could question his commitment to football. Now the question isn’t whether Brady is committed.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 12
Raiders TE Brock Bowers Is Out. Who Becomes Kirk Cousins’ Go-To Target?

Raiders TE Brock Bowers Is Out. Who Becomes Kirk Cousins’ Go-To Target?

Brock Bowers is out for the Las Vegas Raiders‘ opener against Miami. Who steps up as Kirk Cousins’ top target with their biggest mismatch sidelined? Head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Thursday that star tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out for Sunday’s season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Michael Mayer News / Dice City Sports / September 12
Raiders Lock Up Michael Mayer With $45 Million Extension

Raiders Lock Up Michael Mayer With $45 Million Extension

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t viewing Michael Mayer as simply Brock Bowers’ backup. They’re paying him like an important piece of their future.

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 12
Why Getting Ashton Jeanty Back Big Boost for Raiders

Why Getting Ashton Jeanty Back Big Boost for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders got good news ahead of their season-opening matchup with the Miami Dolphins. After multiple days of being a full participant in practice, star running back Ashton Jeanty will be able to suit up for the first week of the season.

Michael Mayer News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Astonishing Raiders stat emerges after Michael Mayer’s contract extension

Astonishing Raiders stat emerges after Michael Mayer’s contract extension

An incredible stat about the Las Vegas Raiders’ recent draft ineptitude has surfaced after the team signed tight end Michael Mayer to a contract extension.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 12
Raiders Young Talent Set To Make Debut in Big Way

Raiders Young Talent Set To Make Debut in Big Way

The Las Vegas Raiders have had no shortage of issues over the past few seasons. Few issues have plagued them more than a lack of talent on their roster.

Fernando Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Raiders’ Plan to Sit Fernando Mendoza Could be Spoiled in Week 1

Raiders’ Plan to Sit Fernando Mendoza Could be Spoiled in Week 1

The Raiders always had a plan. Select Fernando Mendoza with the first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, then have him watch from the sideline and develop.  Las Vegas signed Kirk Cousins before even drafting Mendoza, setting up a veteran to teach a rookie how to play in the NFL.

Las Vegas Raiders News / QBFanCentral / September 12
Rob Gronkowski backs ‘phenomenal’ Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza to win Rookie of the Year but advises to fix 'jumping'

Rob Gronkowski backs ‘phenomenal’ Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza to win Rookie of the Year but advises to fix 'jumping'

Fernando Mendoza enters his first NFL season with plenty of attention on him. The Las Vegas Raiders made the Indiana star the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after a Heisman-winning season and a national championship.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 11
Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update

Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update

The Raiders can't afford to look the other way here.

Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty
Two stats help explain the Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan
Raiders, Dolphins expecting the unexpected in Week 1
The 'Last 1K-receiver by NFL team' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 11
Two stats help explain the Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan

Two stats help explain the Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan

First-year Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak and Raiders general manager John Spytek both seemingly want veteran Kirk Cousins to remain the club's

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shares major injury update after report
Rams, Maxx Crosby report likely won't silence Raiders trade rumors ahead of season
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shares major injury update after report

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shares major injury update after report

A Thursday report indicated that Jeanty was on track to play in his team's Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins this coming Sunday after he was a full practice participant on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Raiders 'feel' Ashton Jeanty will do this for Week 1 game against Dolphins
Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty
Cowboys reporter shares bold new prediction about possible trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby
The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Cowboys reporter shares bold new prediction about possible Crosby trade

Cowboys reporter shares bold new prediction about possible trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

It's no secret that Jerry Jones had interest in trading for Crosby before the Baltimore Ravens backed out of sending Las Vegas two first-round draft picks for the 29-year-old due to reasons related to the meniscus repair he needed following the 2025 season.

How Cowboys plan to keep George Pickens from becoming 'frustrated' as he was with Steelers
Giants' Malik Nabers 'looking likely' to do this for Week 1 game against Cowboys
Jerry Jones seems to disagree with Stephen Jones about Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens problem
The '2025 NFL sack leaders' quiz
Ashton Jeanty News / Yardbarker / September 10
Raiders 'feel' Jeanty will do this for Week 1 game against Dolphins

Raiders 'feel' Ashton Jeanty will do this for Week 1 game against Dolphins

Whether or not Jeanty will be able to play in his team's Week 1 game this coming Sunday has been a massive question hovering over the Raiders ever since Jeanty suffered an ankle injury during a practice on Aug. 22.

Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty
The 'NFL active completions leaders' quiz
Ashton Jeanty News / Yardbarker / September 9
Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty

Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty is back on the practice field, and that's good news for the Las Vegas Raiders as they prepare for their season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

NFL insider reveals Brock Bowers' status for Week 1 vs. Dolphins
Rams, Maxx Crosby report likely won't silence Raiders trade rumors ahead of season
Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate
Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams
The 'NFL catch-leaders since 1990' quiz
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / September 9
Rams, Maxx Crosby report likely won't silence Raiders trade rumors ahead of season

Rams, Maxx Crosby report likely won't silence Raiders trade rumors ahead of season

The Los Angeles Rams made arguably the biggest blockbuster splash of the offseason when they acquired star pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland

Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about
Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate
Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams
Rams' Myles Garrett addresses status for 49ers game after dealing with knee swelling
The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

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