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Raiders’ Kirk Cousins basically dares Klint Kubiak to bench him for Fernando Mendoza

Following their fourth consecutive defeat, a 35-15 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams that brought their record to 3-4, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged that the coaching staff has significant soul-searching and film study ahead to address ongoing red-zone and defensive issues.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26

Raiders Not Ruling Out QB Change

The Raiders lost their fourth straight game on Sunday. Kirk Cousins has handled starting quarterback duties every week so far, but that could change in the near future.

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.

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

Drastic Moves Raiders Must Consider After Fourth Straight Loss

With the Los Angeles Rams entering Week 7 with a slew of injuries, the Las Vegas Raiders seemed in an opportunistic spot to end their three-game losing streak.

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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 / 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.

Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Raiders Need to Focus on Trading Maxx Crosby Again

During the offseason the Raiders had a clear goal: build for the future. That motivation led the Raiders to agree to trade Maxx Crosby, the face of the franchise.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Kirk Cousins speaks up amid potential Fernando Mendoza takeover of the starting QB job

It appears that a change is needed for the Las Vegas Raiders to stop the bleeding. Will that mean a transition from Kirk Cousins to rookie Fernando Mendoza?

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 26

3 Overreactions to Raiders' Fourth Consecutive Loss vs. Rams

The Las Vegas Raiders faced the best version of the less-than-healthy Los Angeles Rams and lost their fourth consecutive game, 35-21. It was a competitive game in the second half after the Raiders went down 28-6 at halftime, putting them within 10 points of the lead.

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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 / Yardbarker / October 26

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

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

The Raiders suffered a 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, which dropped what was once a 3-0 Las Vegas side to 3-4 on the season.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

It’s time for Raiders to give Fernando Mendoza the keys after 4 straight losses with Kirk Cousins

Coach Klint Kubiak’s struggling Las Vegas Raiders have lost four straight games following their 14-point home loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, giving fans, and the head coach, a lot to think about.

Maxx Crosby News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Gets Brutally Honest After Latest Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders lost their fourth straight game Sunday, dropping a 35-21 decision to the Los Angeles Rams at Allegiant Stadium. After opening the season 3-0, the Raiders now sit at 3-4 and below .500 for the first time in 2026.

Fernando Mendoza News / Field Level Media / October 25

Raiders to consider starting No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak will consider whether No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza can be part of the solution as losses mount for Las Vegas since starting the season 3-0.

Tom Brady News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Raiders’ Tom Brady Could Face Severe NFL Punishment

Tom Brady’s dual role as a Fox Sports analyst and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders placed him in a precarious position Sunday during the Green Bay Packers’ 20-17 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 25

Raiders’ Offense Waits Too Long to Use Its Best Weapon

The Las Vegas Raiders keep discovering their best offensive weapons too late. After another loss, Tre Tucker and Ashton Jeanty could hold the key to fixing an offense searching for answers.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 25

3 Instant Observations After Raiders' Blowout Loss to Rams

The Las Vegas Raiders were hoping to snap their three-game skid on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Quite the opposite happened, as a dormant Raiders' offense failed to get much going against a Rams team missing several critical players.

Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has an obvious problem in his coaching style that he has to acknowledge won’t work with this team

The Las Vegas Raiders lost another game, but Klint Kubiak has to start realizing he can’t go for it on fourth down as much as he has been. The Las Vegas Raiders have a massive issue.

Klint Kubiak News / The Raider Ramble / October 25

Raiders’ Rushing Woes Expose a Growing Problem With Kubiak’s Offense

The Las Vegas Raiders’ ground game has gone from a Week 1 strength to a glaring weakness. Now, Klint Kubiak’s wide zone scheme is facing a harsh reality check.

Las Vegas Raiders News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Raiders Mourn Loss of Franchise Legend Who Passed Away at 82

It was January of 1977, and the Oakland Raiders were up against the Minnesota Vikings in the Super Bowl XI. Running back Peter Banaszak played a critical role in securing the Raiders’ 32-14 victory and their first Lombardi trophy.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

Former Raiders RB Pete Banaszak Dies At 82

Former Raiders running back Pete Banaszak has died, the team announced on Saturday. He was 82. After a three-year collegiate career at Miami, Banaszak was selected by the Oakland Raiders during the 1966 AFL draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Total Pro Sports / October 24

Raiders Legend & Super Bowl Champion Has Passed Away

Another NFL legend passed away this week. The Las Vegas Raiders announced terrible news on Saturday, joining the list of teams that lost a former star in recent days.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Spun / October 24

Legendary Raiders RB Pete Banaszak Dead At 82

The Las Vegas Raiders lost a legend this week as former running Pete Banaszak passed away. He was 82 years old. Banaszak was a fifth-round pick out of the University of Miami in the 1966 AFL Draft and went on to play 173 games in 13 years for the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Former Raiders Running Back Has Reportedly Died

Former Oakland Raiders running back Pete Banaszak died at age 82, the team announced Saturday. “The Raiders Family mourns the passing of Pete Banaszak, whose toughness, competitive spirit, and dedication embodied a legendary era of Raiders football and made him a cherished member of the Silver and Black,” the team said in a statement.

Quenton Nelson News / Dice City Sports / October 23

Quenton Nelson Should Be the Raiders’ No. 1 Free-Agent Target in 2027

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders don’t need to look very far to identify their biggest offensive problem. The running game isn’t working. With the Silver and Black averaging just 3.0 yards per rushing attempt and ranking 31st among 32 NFL teams, it’s becoming increasingly clear that significant changes are needed along the offensive line.