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NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Raiders Give Houston a Problem, But Can't Finish Turnaround
The Las Vegas Raiders were in Texas in Week 16, looking to end their long losing streak against the Houston Texans. It was a mismatch on paper with the worst offense in the league, facing the best defense in the league.
Ashton Jeanty News / Dice City Sports / December 21
Raiders squander Ashton Jeanty’s big day, fall to Texans
HOUSTON—So close, yet so far for the Las Vegas Raiders. On Sunday, the Raiders hit their ninth straight loss, albeit in a roller-coaster affair with the Houston Texans 23-21.
Pete Carroll News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21
Pete Carroll’s Future With Raiders ‘Very Much In Doubt’
Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that Raiders HC Pete Carroll‘s future with the team is very much in doubt. The duo adds that Carroll is intent on convincing owner Mark Davis that he should return next season.
The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz
How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?
Geno Smith News / The Raider Ramble / December 21
Any chance that the Raiders run it back with Geno Smith next season?
Despite what’s taken place for the Las Vegas Raiders, is there a case to be made for quarterback Geno Smith to get a second year with the Silver and Black?
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21
Raiders rumors: More smoke builds around a Pete Carroll firing
Fans of the Las Vegas Raiders have not had much to cheer about during the 2025 season. Las Vegas is 2-12 heading into Week 16 and is on a six-game losing streak.
NFL News / The Raider Ramble / December 21
Raiders pre-game notes: Do you want a win or loss vs. the Texans?
We are back with another Las Vegas Raiders game to prepare for, and at this point, simply reading the preview may constitute more effort than the coaching staff showed in last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Raiders Must Slow Down This Rising Fantasy Star vs. Texans
In Week 16, two teams speeding off in opposite directions are slated for a collision course. The Las Vegas Raiders are currently just 2-12, riding an eight-game losing streak.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Where the Raiders Stand Heading into Week 16
The Las Vegas Raiders lost control of the season shortly after it began, and they have been lost ever since. The Raiders are currently limping to the finish line of the 2025 regular season.
NFL News / Dice City Sports / December 21
Raiders face Texans in battle of teams in opposite directions
For the Las Vegas Raiders, the good news is there is nowhere left to go but up. On Sunday, the Raiders play their final road game of the year when they face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Why the Raiders Must Keep On Believing
The Las Vegas Raiders are set for arguably their stiffest challenge of the season on Sunday when they face the Houston Texans. Las Vegas will take on a solid Texans team on the road on Sunday.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
Why the Raiders Face a Unique Challenge vs. Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders have lost eight consecutive games, but will have a chance to snap that losing streak on Sunday against the Houston Texans. It will be a tall task for the reeling Raiders to accomplish, but anything is possible in the National Football League on any given Sunday.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 21
3 Bold Predictions for Raiders' Matchup vs. Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to face the one team in the league that is essentially their polar opposite. As the Raiders are in the middle of an eight-game losing streak, the Houston Texans are on a six-game winning streak.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20
Saquon Barkley finds form as Eagles secure back-to-back NFC East titles
For the first time since 2001-2004, the NFC East has a back-to-back champion.
Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 20
Ex-Raiders HC Jack Del Rio Weighs In on Pete Carroll
The Las Vegas Raiders are on a historic downfall this season. Some are even calling this team the worst Raiders team they have seen in history. That is something that is not taken lightly when it comes to this great franchise that is full of history.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / December 20
Raiders 1-Round Mock Draft: GM John Spytek finally ends the linebacker drought
The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t drafted a linebacker in the first round in nearly a generation—is it time that second-year general manager John Spytek ends the drought?
Thomas Booker News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 20
1 Hurdle the Raiders, Thomas Booker Must Overcome
The Las Vegas Raiders' defense has not played up to its capabilities over the last three weeks of the season. There are several reasons for that, but it will be up to them to turn things around over the next few weeks.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 20
Putting the Raiders' Struggles into Eye-Popping Perspective
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to lose the battle at the most critical position on the field. Their 2-12 record confirms that games are won and lost in the trenches.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 20
Why the Raiders Must Adjust Their Approach Against the Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders' season has gone awry, but there are still three games remaining. This includes Sunday's road matchup with the red-hot Houston Texans.
Tom Brady News / The Raider Ramble / December 20
Tom Brady’s silence speaks volumes about Raiders dysfunction
After another unsightly performance from the Las Vegas Raiders—a 31-0 drubbing by the Philadelphia Eagles—talking about pro football in Las Vegas has become increasingly difficult.
Geno Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20
Las Vegas Raiders' Geno Smith expected to start for rest of season, Kenny Pickett heads back to the bench
A shoulder injury held Raiders quarterback Geno Smith out in Week 15, but he’s making a quick return. Head coach Pete Carroll announced that Smith will start against the Texans on Sunday (via Levi Edwards of Raiders.com).
Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / December 19
Raiders Announce Maxx Crosby Development on Friday
The Las Vegas Raiders have long been eliminated from contention for a spot in the NFL playoffs, but they still have business to take care of, with three more games left on their 2025 schedule.
Maxx Crosby News / Raiders Newswire / December 18
Maxx Crosby Calls Out NFL For Cleat Issue Against Eagles
Maxx Crosby has been one of the few bright spots for the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2025 season, as the all-world pass rusher remains one of the most disruptive players in the NFL.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 17
Hopeful Geno Smith gets real on state of the Raiders
It's not been an ideal season for quarterback Geno Smith, head coach Pete Carroll, and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / December 17
Raiders source on Pete Carroll: 'It wasn't supposed to be this bad'
The Raiders haven't won since they beat the lowly Titans (2-12) in Week 6, and Carroll relieving offensive coordinator Chip Kelly of his duties in November did little to spark an in-season turnaround.
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