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Pete Carroll opened up about a pre-game decision he made vs. Washington that left everyone pretty puzzled

On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders got picked up, turned upside down, and shaken until their lunch money fell out of their pockets. The Washington Commanders were amazing, despite not having starting quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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Pete Carroll Says Geno Smith Must Do A Better Job In One Area

The Las Vegas Raiders, and particularly quarterback Geno Smith, had a rough showing against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. Smith had no touchdowns and threw three interceptions in the 20-9 loss, a game that looked winnable had the Raiders been better able to take care of the ball.

Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 21

Geno Smith Speaks Out On Raiders' Mistake-Filled Loss

LANDOVER, Mary.-- The Las Vegas Raiders hoped their Week 3 trip across the country would go better than the last time they took the field. However, the exact opposite happened and Sunday's Week 3 matchup looked strikingly similar to their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

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The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the 34 NFL quarterbacks to throw 30 touchdown passes in a season on multiple occasions can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / September 21

Raiders Look Lost: Three Fatal Flaws Exposed in D.C.

Despite facing backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, the Las Vegas Raiders left the state capital empty-handed. From the opening kickoff, Washington played with more urgency and heart.

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Which NFL teams have had the best quarterback history?

Some franchises have a fabled lineage of quarterbacks. Some are infamous for years, or even decades, of quarterbacking mediocrity.

Boise State Broncos News / Yardbarker / September 21

Did Boise State find its next Ashton Jeanty?

Coming off a bye week, Boise State outlasted Air Force, 49-37, on Saturday, and the Broncos offense looked all too familiar to fans across the country.

SEC says No. 7 Oklahoma's trick-play TD shouldn't have counted

Oklahoma defense sets program record in huge win

CFB Week 4 winners, losers: Indiana, Texas Tech score massive wins

25 college players NFL fans should keep an eye on this season

The 'RBs taken in the first round of the NFL Draft since 2005' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Raiders defense was a huge issue vs. the Commanders and it still managed to extend an insane streak

The Las Vegas Raiders went into D.C. to face the Washington Commanders. They came out with everyone realizing that, maybe this isn't a good football team, and maybe this is the same old Raiders.

Jayden Daniels News / The Raider Ramble / September 21

Jayden Daniels Out, Raiders Still Can’t Win: 3 Overreactions After Major Loss

Welp, that sucked. There’s no other way to put it. The Las Vegas Raiders got taken to the cleaners by a team quarterbacked by Marcus Mariota. Let’s react.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 21

Complete Recap of the Raiders' Blowout Loss to the Commanders

LANDOVER, Mary. -- The Las Vegas Raiders went on the road to take on the Washington Commanders, and a Commanders team without quarterback Jayden Daniels, for Week 3.

Ashton Jeanty News / Sporting News / September 21

Raiders' RB Ashton Jeanty stats today raise concerns about 1st-round rookie

There's some good news and bad news.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 21

Raiders Suffer Demoralizing Loss as Slide Continues

The Las Vegas Raiders traveled once again to the East Coast. This time, they clashed with the Washington Commanders. This was a game the Raiders were looking to bounce back from.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Mark Davis News / ESPN / September 21

Raiders to Aces: Mark Davis goes pink for A'ja Wilson's MVP surprise

Mark Davis showed up with the four-time MVP's father and Aces staff in matching pink wigs.

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Michael Mayer News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Raiders’ Michael Mayer somehow walks off field after going ‘stiff’

The Las Vegas Raiders might have just lost one of their tight ends in Week 3 against the Washington Commanders. After a massive collision, blocking specialist Michael Mayer appeared to be unconscious on the field and is currently questionable to return.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 21

Overlooked Raiders Contributor Has Carved Out Multiple Roles

The Las Vegas Raiders still need roster help. However, they are more than set at one position. The Raiders did all they could to add depth to their roster over the offseason, adding several veterans in free agency.

Tom Brady News / The SportsRush / September 21

'It Just Doesn’t Feel Right': Ryan Clark Gets Brutally Honest About Tom Brady Trying to Juggle Between Team Ownership and Broadcasting Gig

Tom Brady has retired from the NFL, but he hasn’t stepped out of the spotlight. Instead, the seven-time Super Bowl champion has plunged into multiple new roles: part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and FOX’s $375 million lead NFL analyst.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 21

New-Look Raiders Rely on Full-Team Effort Under New Regime

The Las Vegas Raiders' offense has had a good game and a horrible game. There has not been an in between just yet. The Raiders knew that this was going to be a work in progress, and it was not going to be perfect or easy this season.

Ashton Jeanty News / FirstSportz / September 21

Ashton Jeanty Doesn’t Have the 'IT' Factor, According to Ryan Clark

Ryan Clark made a shocking claim about Ashton Jeanty ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders’ crucial week three clash against the Washington Commanders. Clark doesn’t believe that the first-year running back has the ‘it’ factor required to be an elite athlete in the NFL.

Ashton Jeanty News / Raiders Newswire / September 20

NFL Legend Says Ashton Jeanty Needs More Touches

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to help improve what was the league’s worst rushing attack a season ago.

Geno Smith News / Raiders Newswire / September 20

QB Geno Smith Vows To Improve From Three Interception Night Vs. Chargers

The Las Vegas Raiders had the opportunity to send a message to the rest of the NFL in primetime on Monday night. However, unfortunately, things did not go the Raiders’ way, especially quarterback Geno Smith, who threw three interceptions in the 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tom Brady News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Raiders rumors: NFL owner believes Tom Brady’s Fox role gives Las Vegas ‘unfair advantage’

As there have been rumors around Tom Brady as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders while also being a sports commentator for Fox Sports, there has been speculation on whether he should really be involved with the roles simultaneously.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20

Raiders Call Up Two Players For Week 3 Against Commanders

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Monday that they’re elevating WR Alex Bachman and CB Greedy Vance to their active roster for Week 3’s game against the Commanders. Bachman, 29, wound up going undrafted out of Wake Forest back in April 2021.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 20

Antonio Pierce shares perspective on developing Tom Brady story

Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders have found themselves at the forefront of a major controversy. After Brady was spotted in the Raiders coaches box during Monday‘s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN broadcasters said that the minority owner speaks to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly multiple times per week to go over the game plan.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter's slow start raises concerns

While part of Travis Hunter's issue is that he missed time in training camp with an upper-body injury, Jacksonville has yet to find his niche in the NFL.

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. 'good' to go vs. Texans

Colts catch two major breaks before playing the Titans

Dolphins' trade of WR Tyreek Hill is way long overdue

Commanders get troubling update on QB Jayden Daniels

Five disappointing players in need of big game in NFL Week 3

Jeremy Chinn News / Dice City Sports / September 20

Jeremy Chinn wins NFLPA award for Week Three

Jeremy Chinn just joined the Las Vegas Raiders this past offseason, but his impact in the community is already being felt. On Friday, the NFL Players Association named Chinn their Community MVP for Week Three.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 19

Do NFL players have concerns about potential Brady conflict of interest?

Do NFL players have concerns about potential Tom Brady, Fox conflict-of-interest issue?

For a piece published Friday, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com reporters interviewed more than a dozen NFL players regarding their feelings on the Brady conflict-of-interest storyline that seemingly isn't going anywhere.

Raiders OC addresses Tom Brady report amid conflict-of-interest takes

Former Raiders head coach addresses Tom Brady conflict of interest issue

Former NFL executive makes thoughts on Tom Brady conflict of interest clear

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

Pete Carroll News / The Raider Ramble / September 19

Raiders HC Pete Carroll: Restoring The Soul Of The Silver And Black

Two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, fans of the Las Vegas Raiders have seen both positives and negatives from the new regime. Possibly the most significant change for the Silver and Black during the offseason was the hiring of new head coach Pete Carroll.