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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26
Raiders Defensive Keys to Success Against Saints
The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-0, largely due in part to how well they’ve played on the defensive side of the ball. The Raiders are tied for the league lead in sacks, are ranked in the top 10 in total defense and scoring defense, and rank third in the league in defensive EPA per play .
Klint Kubiak News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Klint Kubiak Must Improve Raiders' Offense in Fourth Quarter
Through two games the Raiders are flying. A 2-0 start has created the real possibility of making the playoffs in head coach Klint Kubiak’s first season. Despite the record, the Raiders offense has a major concern through two games.
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26
Announcers, Referees & Jersey Combination for Raiders' Week 3 Matchup
For the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday will mark a second consecutive road game. Yet this home game will be much different from Las Vegas' de facto home game in Los Angeles whenever they play the Los Angeles Chargers.
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.
Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Maxx Crosby and Raiders can Take Advantage of Key Saints’ Injury in Week 3
The Raiders are tied for the NFL lead with eight sacks after two games. The pass rush has gotten home and helped the defense close out two wins. Now the Raiders face a Saints team without their starting left tackle.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26
3 Key Players To Watch For Raiders Against Saints
The Las Vegas Raiders are back on the road again this weekend when they play the New Orleans Saints in their pursuit of a surprising 3-0 start. It's been impressive to watch the Raiders grow each week and showcase where they are already strong.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 26
Projecting Raiders Starters for Week 3 Against Saints
The Las Vegas Raiders entered the season surrounded by a wide array of questions. Although their 2-0 start answered some, 15 more games remain to answer many more.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 25
Las Vegas Raiders have a handful of tough decisions that will be made leading up to their Week 3 game vs. the New Orleans Saints
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to play a tough Saints team this week, and guys like Brock Bowers, Darien Porter, and Treydan Stukes could all be out. Or, they could have some of those players.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 25
Opportunities Lie Ahead of Raiders Week 3 Clash With Saints
The Las Vegas Raiders entered this week of practice looking to stack a third consecutive week of sound practices. Las Vegas will travel to Louisiana to face the upstart New Orleans Saints.
Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 25
Raiders rumors: The good problem that could stand in way of Kirk Cousins trade
The Las Vegas Raiders have a September 27 matchup on tap with young QB Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints that could hinge on star tight end Brock Bowers’ newly announced injury status.
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.
Brock Bowers News / Athlon Sports / September 25
Brock Bowers Misses Practice, Expected to Play in Week 3
Brock Bowers is likely to make his return this week. The tight end missed practice on Friday, but that is not expected to be a problem. The Raiders take on the Saints this Sunday and head coach Klint Kubiak expects to have Bowers on the field.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Nick Bosa injury revelation may reignite talk about 49ers possibly trading for Raiders' Maxx Crosby
The San Francisco 49ers were flying high after impressive back-to-back wins. But the 49ers received a tough break ahead of their home game vs. Arizona this Sunday.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 25
Bowers remains limited as Raiders defense gets healthier
The Raiders could be getting healthier just as their 2-0 start moves into another test. Brock Bowers remained limited in practice Thursday for the second straight day as Las Vegas prepares to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome.
Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / September 25
Biggest Saints’ Weakness Raiders Need to Exploit in Week 3
The running game has been inconsistent for the Raiders through two weeks. But the Saints could present an opportunity for Ashton Jeanty to take off. The offensive line and Jeanty controlled the Dolphins through three quarters, as the running back ripped off 98 yards on 15 carries.
NFL News / Field Level Media / September 24
Saints, Raiders face off in matchup of surprising teams
Two of the most surprising teams through two weeks of the NFL season will meet when the Las Vegas Raiders visit the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Viral Sports News / September 24
Raiders Predicted to Land Explosive WR Amid Shocking 2-0 Start
Even in the midst of their shocking 2-0 start to the season, the Las Vegas Raiders definitely need some help at wide receiver, and a recent NFL mock draft seems to have identified an ideal solution for them.
Las Vegas Raiders News / HITC / September 24
Tom Brady makes Fernando Mendoza confession after Kirk Cousins’ 2-0 Raiders start
The Las Vegas Raiders have made a perfect start to the 2026 NFL season with Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback. Despite selecting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick, the new Raiders head coach, Klint Kubiak, made the decision to roll with Cousins as QB1.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 23
Raiders Rising? AFC West Power Rankings Reveal a Major Shift
There’s nothing like a divisional matchup to definitively decide where teams stand. After this past week’s action, it’s abundantly clear the AFC West has a new basement dweller in our Power Rankings.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 23
Maybe We Were Wrong About the Raiders
Although many believe the Las Vegas Raiders will be one of the worst teams again this season, that claim seems false so far. This roster isn’t the same as it was last year, as Sin City improved in almost every facet during the offseason.
Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / September 23
Insider sheds light on what Raiders' undefeated start means for Fernando Mendoza starting timeline
Considering that Cousins has helped this team go 2-0, there's a question about when this team will let rookie Fernando Mendoza take over.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3
After Week 2, eight undefeated NFL teams remain. But some have a much easier path to a perfect 3-0 start than others.
Brock Bowers News / Dice City Sports / September 23
Brock Bowers Expected to Make 2026 Debut as Raiders Start 2-0 Without Him
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have opened the 2026 season 2-0 without one of the most important players on their roster. That could change Sunday.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 22
The Raiders’ Pass Rush Is Dominating Without One Major Trick
The Las Vegas Raiders are generating elite pressure without blitzing, and Maxx Crosby is at the center of a defensive formula that could change everything.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
Maxx Crosby defends Caleb Williams against critics, praises his rare talent
Williams' injury against the Minnesota Vikings has brought out plenty of opinions, including criticism of his reaction to being carted off the field. Crosby isn't interested in questioning the quarterback's toughness.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 22
Raiders 2-0 start has Raider Nation believing again
For Raiders fans, 2-0 has created something more complicated than celebration. It has created hope, which is not an emotion Raider Nation has learned to trust easily.
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