Despite losing their third consecutive game, the Las Vegas Raiders have some things to look forward to. Las Vegas is on the track long-term, but they have some things to iron out in the short term.
Off the heels of three straight losses, the Raiders have clear issues, most notably with their running game. Ashton Jeanty has yet to show he is a high-end running back in the NFL.
he Las Vegas Raiders have hit a real bump in the road, having lost their last three games, which is raising questions over their quarterback situation.
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The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, their third straight loss. Yet, several positives still stood out. Among those was how different Las Vegas' defense looked from the Week before.
When the Raiders ripped off three wins to start the season, the playoffs became a realistic goal. But Las Vegas has thrown away that hot start. After falling to the Bills in Week 6, the Raiders have lost three straight and sit at 3-3.
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The Las Vegas Raiders dropped their third consecutive game after falling to the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in Week 6. While we learned a lot about the Raiders , the Silver and Black gained invaluable knowledge about the rest of its division rivals.
The Las Vegas Raiders have looked for ways both big and small during this offseason and the early part of the 2026 regular season. With the trade deadline approaching, below are the position groups the Raiders should consider trading for.
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) fell short on Sunday in their upset bid against the Buffalo Bills (5-1). The 33-30 loss hurt, but perspective is important.
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The Raiders spent big money to solidify their center position by signing Tyler Linderbaum to the position’s largest ever contract. But Linderbaum isn’t holding up his end of the bargain with another poor performance, as the Raiders fell to the Bills on Sunday. Linderbaum wasn’t alone.
Last season the Raiders had the worst offensive line in the NFL. While there has been improvement into 2026, Las Vegas still has problems up front. The Raiders are one of the worst rushing teams in the NFL, averaging just three yards per carry.
Another one. Just ask DJ Khaled. A 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills is the Raiders’ third straight defeat, and Las Vegas is suddenly 3-3 with a difficult slate looming.
Ashton Jeanty looked like he was running into a brick wall again. In Sunday’s loss to the Bills, the Raiders’ running game struggled to produce. Jeanty ran for 22 yards on 10 carries, another dismal performance from the former top-10 pick.
The Las Vegas Raiders are now 3-3 after losing their third consecutive game to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, 33-30. The loss stings more, considering the Raiders were six points away from being 5-1 heading into a big matchup against the reeling Los Angeles Rams.
In Week 6 Ashton Jeanty ceded snaps and touches to Mike Washington Jr. The Raiders need some production from the running game, and Jeanty isn’t providing it. Amid a three-game losing streak, multiple positions are seeing changes in playing time.
Tre Tucker can change a game with one catch, but he can also disappear for weeks. That contradiction puts the Las Vegas Raiders in a difficult spot as they weigh whether his big-play potential deserves a long-term commitment.
Kirk Cousins is making Las Vegas Raiders history, but they keep losing. One alarming third-quarter trend may explain why the team can’t get out of its own way.
Enough is enough. On top of a third-quarter collapse Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders were absent in the run game once again. After allowing 165 rushing yards in New England, the defense gave up 95 yards to Buffalo’s James Cook.
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders showed plenty of fight Sunday afternoon, but another disappointing finish left head coach Klint Kubiak searching for answers.
The Las Vegas Raiders took their third straight loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. But one Raiders player left quarterback Kirk Cousins in awe during the 33-30 loss.
The Las Vegas Raiders may have an issue on their hands with Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. The Las Vegas Raiders continue to struggle to close out games.
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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.