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Raiders’ feel-good story from frustrating season takes terrifying turn against rival Broncos

The Las Vegas Raiders are amid a frustrating campaign in Pete Carroll's first season. Unfortunately, they got more tough news on Sunday afternoon as they battle a division foe as well.

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What Pete Carroll Has Seen From Raiders' Greg Olson So Far

It has not been a season to remember for the Silver and Black. This season in Las Vegas for the Raiders was supposed to be a year that they take the right step forward and show that they are a team on the come-up.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 7

The Raiders quarterback carousel takes a turn after Big Ten Championship

Although Geno Smith remains the current starter, it is increasingly clear the Las Vegas Raiders will look elsewhere soon. The franchise has not selected a quarterback in the first round since 2007, when it drafted JaMarcus Russell.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7

Raiders HC Pete Carroll Viewed As On Shaky Ground, Internally & Externally

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini says there are a lot of people around the league and more than a few people inside the Raiders’ building who are worried that HC Pete Carroll may not be back after his first year in Las Vegas. Nothing has gone according to plan for the Raiders this year, and Carroll seems to be feeling some pressure.

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

In NFL history, a player has reached 2,000 or more yards from scrimmage in a season on 74 occasions. How many of the 74 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The '2,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

NFL News / Dice City Sports / December 7

Raiders aim to play spoiler for division leader Broncos

While the rest of the season is a formality for the Las Vegas Raiders, there are still games to be played. On Sunday, the Raiders hope to find something to build for the future at the expense of the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 7

How Raiders' Geno Smith Is Navigating Turbulent Season

The Las Vegas Raiders must find a way to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. A win against the Denver Broncos would go a long way towards that happening.

Tom Brady News / The SportsRush / December 7

Is Tom Brady to Be Blamed for the Raiders’ 2–10 Record?

For most of the offseason, the narrative surrounding Tom Brady’s Las Vegas Raiders minority ownership was that he wouldn’t just be a silent partner. In fact, he was primed to be the central architect in the team’s football operations.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 7

Raiders Know Who the Recipe for Success Will Depend On

The Las Vegas Raiders are a team in search of identity even after 12 games. At the very least, Las Vegas knows who to turn to in this difficult time. The Raiders are in the middle of another long losing streak.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Total Apex Sports / December 7

Is Tom Brady Secretly Tanking the Las Vegas Raiders?

Just when you thought the Las Vegas Raiders’ season couldn’t get any more bizarre, the drama has officially gone nuclear. The 2025 season is a full-blown dumpster fire, and now, we have players anonymously dropping truth bombs to the media.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 7

Why Pete Carroll Is Finally Embracing Raiders' Youth Movement

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said before the start of the season that the team was not scared to play their young, talented players. They were going to see what the completion was like in practice, and if they were better, they would be the ones starting.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 7

How Raiders Offense Can Show Life in Divisional Matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders' last win came in early October against the Tennessee Titans. Their offense has only deteriorated throughout the course of the season, removing any shred of hope that the Geno Smith acquisition would give them any returns on their investment.

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 7

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby expected to play in Week 14 vs. Broncos

Star defender Maxx Crosby got a major status update ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Crosby is going through the seventh season of his NFL career, all with the Raiders.

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The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / December 7

Fernando Mendoza would look awfully good in Silver and Black

If you’re the Las Vegas Raiders, there’s no reason to roll the dice. Keep doing what you’re doing, and you’ll get lucky.

Indiana establishes itself as team to beat in CFP with Big Ten championship

CFB Week 15 winners, losers: Indiana is nation's best team entering CFP

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award winners' quiz

Malcolm Koonce News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 6

How Malcolm Koonce's Development Has Become a Raiders Bright Spot

The Las Vegas Raiders' defense has been the team's most prominent bright spot this season. Las Vegas' defense has been the saving grace of an otherwise forgettable season.

Tre Tucker News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 6

Unpacking Tre Tucker's Next Step in Raiders' Development on Offense

The Las Vegas Raiders' offense is still a work in progress, even after 12 games. Entering Week 14, the Raiders averaged the second-fewest points of any team in the National Football League.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 6

Raiders Make Last Minute Roster Moves Before Broncos Clash

The Las Vegas Raiders will play host to their long-time AFC West rival, the Denver Broncos, today. They are looking to end their losing streak. They have not won a game since Week 6 of the season, and they are in need of winning one.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 6

Pete Carroll in Trouble: Raiders Coach on the Hot Seat

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) 2025 season is limping towards the finish line, and each week as the losses mount, the speculation about the future, fueled for sure, grows.

Geno Smith News / Raiders Newswire / December 6

Geno Smith Not Thinking About Future Amidst Rough Season

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in Geno Smith this offseason with the hopes that the veteran would bring some stability to the quarterback position. After revitalizing his career with the Seattle Seahawks, Smith reunited with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas, but unfortunately, things have not gone well.

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 6

Why Ashton Jeanty is Facing Stiff Fantasy Test in Week 14

When Head Coach Pete Carroll was asked about the Las Vegas Raiders' decision to part ways with former offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, he cited the struggles of the running game as a primary disappointment during Kelly's brief tenure.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 6

Why the Raiders' Development is Primed to Stagnate for Another Week

The Las Vegas Raiders might be one of the few teams that have already been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, but they still have plenty to play for in the remainder of the 2025 NFL season.