What an opening week it was in the AFC West. There were upsets, big wins and an intriguing divisional matchup. Let’s take a look at how it all impacted our power rankings.
Although the Las Vegas Raiders easily won at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Kirk Cousins showed some red flags that could haunt the team this season. Because the matchup was against a lackluster Miami Dolphins squad, Sin City entered as the favorite.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has always played football like he’s chasing something. After Week 1, though, it sounds like he’s finally learned when to slow down.
When things go awry, so do the Las Vegas Raiders. Stop me if you’ve heard that before. It’s a tale as old as time: the Raiders folding, a tendency even Marty Schottenheimer openly noted during his coaching career leading AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs and the then San Diego Chargers.
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.
According to ESPN reporter Ryan McFadden, Brock Bowers was once again unavailable to practice for the Raiders. This is once again another bad sign for Bowers, who’s currently recovering from a meniscus trim that kept him out of the Week 1 win against the Miami Dolphins.
The Las Vegas Raiders could really use tight end Brock Bowers this week against the Los Angeles Chargers, but he didn’t practice on Wednesday. The Las Vegas Raiders won their Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins pretty handily.
Kirk Cousins has a new post-game meal. With his move to the Raiders, he needed to find a different place to get some food after a game. “I mean In-N-Out is tough to beat,” Cousins said to the media.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders made an immediate statement in Week 1, knocking off Miami 27-13 behind a high-pressure defense and an electric debut from rookie running back Ashton Jeanty.
The Raiders are coming off a Week 1 win where the pass rush shined. Meanwhile the Chargers enter Week 2 with questions surrounding pass protection. The recipe could help the Raiders pull off a divisional upset and get to 2-0. Maxx Crosby has long been a dominant force in the NFL.
The Las Vegas Raiders are off to a glamorous start to the regular season following their 14-point victory over the Miami Dolphins. This game pitted two franchises at different intersections of their respective rebuilds.
With a win in Week 1, the Raiders can believe in all the optimism that stems from a victory. Plus, any poor play is easier to ignore off a win. Some Raiders showed they will be a big part of the season, while others need to step up to hold onto their jobs.
The Las Vegas Raiders have released their depth chart ahead of a pivotal early-season AFC West matchup. Below is an analysis of the Raiders' updated depth chart heading into Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Las Vegas Raiders exited Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season with an impressive win over the pathetic Miami Dolphins. Now, it's important not to overreact to this game, as the Dolphins are well below the standards for most NFL teams.
The Las Vegas Raiders entered Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins with several unknowns, while the Dolphins entered with many new parts. Las Vegas also began the season with many unknowns, with no shortage of new players and coaches.
LAS VEGAS — Kirk Cousins has spent almost his entire NFL career carrying a label. First, he was the insurance policy. Then, he became the unexpected starter.
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders opened the Klint Kubiak era with a victory, but their new head coach isn’t allowing the Silver and Black to spend much time celebrating it.
The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the best running backs in the NFL, and Ashton Jeanty made that very clear in Week 1. The Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 season with a win, and running back Ashton Jeanty made sure nobody forgot his name.
Maxx Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders, at least for now. He played his first game back with the franchise on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, and the Raiders pulled off a win, 27-13.
Ashton Jeanty is back on the practice field, and that's good news for the Las Vegas Raiders as they prepare for their season opener against the Miami Dolphins.