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Five straight Pro Bowls and Maxx Crosby still gets overshadowed

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is a Pro Bowl lock (five years running now) and a TFL machine—so why is the league still acting like he’s an afterthought?

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Raiders will have tough task replacing second-leading tackler in Week 17

The Las Vegas Raiders will have a difficult task for the remainder of the season with their second-leading tackler done for the year. The Silver and Black’s defense did not just lose a starter this week.

Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 26

Raiders' Offense Must Make This Adjustment Without Bowers

The Las Vegas Raiders offense will look different once again heading into the last two games of the season. In Week 17, the Raiders will play host to the New York Giants of the NFC East.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Raiders take QB in latest PFF mock draft, but it’s not Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders were not able to live up to the expectations they had coming into the season, and one of the reasons was their play on offense. Geno Smith was brought in to be an upgrade at the quarterback position, but there was too much inconsistency in the pass and run game for anything good to happen.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 26

What the Raiders Did Right This Offseason

The Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 season has been nothing short of disastrous. They made Chip Kelly the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the league to improve their rushing attack, and he didn't even make it until the end of the season.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 26

Intriguing Way for the Raiders To Fix QB Problems

The Las Vegas Raiders haven't been a very successful team in 2025. They only have two wins, and while that can be attributed to poor coaching decisions, it can also be blamed on their even worse quarterback play this season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 26

How Greg Olson Has Impacted the Raiders' Offense

The Las Vegas Raiders' offense has struggled for various reasons this season. Along with poor execution and injuries, the Raiders' offense also struggled because they could not find the best group of offensive linemen and call a cohesive game with the players available to them.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 26

How the Raiders' Defense Will be Tested Again vs. Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders' defense is coming off arguably its best performances of the season. Against the Houston Texans, Las Vegas' defense held the Texans to only 4.4 yards per play and 270 total yards.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / December 26

First John Madden movie trailer gives new look at Nicolas Cage as NFL icon

The first teaser for David O. Russell‘s John Madden biopic movie has now released, and fans are stunned by Nicolas Cage’s new look. The upcoming biopic features a star-studded cast, including an unrecognizable Nicolas Cage.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 26

1 Change the Raiders Should Stick With Moving Forward

The Las Vegas Raiders had tried just about everything they could think of to help improve their run game leading up to Week 16. Injuries along the offensive line forced the Raiders to make moves along the depth chart, essentially playing musical chairs along the offensive line for much of the season.

Jack Bech News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 26

1 Thing the Raiders Need More Of

When the Las Vegas Raiders drafted rookie wide receiver Jack Bech in the second round, they did so because they felt he would be a solid addition. At the very least, Las Vegas' front office felt that Bech would have had more of an impact than he has had so far, with two games remaining in the season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Raiders’ 3-round mock draft adds franchise QB after nightmarish season

The Las Vegas Raiders will soon put a cap on a lost season. One that blew up despite the enthusiasm of Pete Carroll coming on board, plus Geno Smith landing via trade.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

Raiders 1-Round Mock Draft: Building an offensive powerhouse on the ground

The Las Vegas Raiders and Notre Dame in round 1 of the NFL draft doesn’t happen often. In fact, it hasn’t happened since Tim Brown in 1988. Well, 2026 presents a chance to break the dry spell.

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Jack Bech News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

Don’t panic: This Raiders rookie receiver remains a future building block

Jack Bech’s rookie season has become a proxy war for every frustration swirling around the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, but the discussions on social media often miss the most important point: context matters.

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Raiders star Maxx Crosby misses 2nd-straight practice before Giants game

Las Vegas Raiders injury concerns took center stage Thursday as updates regarding star defensive end Maxx Crosby continued trending in the wrong direction ahead of the Raiders vs.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

The patience myth that keeps the Las Vegas Raiders stuck

The myth of patience is holding the Las Vegas Raiders back. A quarterback decision now could finally unlock a real rebuild. The great irony in this argument is that it treats quarterback evaluation like a museum exhibit: no touching, no updating, no acknowledgment that each franchise’s failure is its own homemade recipe.

Devin Lloyd News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

Devin Lloyd could potentially reset the entire Raiders defense in 2026

According to Ian Rapoport, the Las Vegas Raiders saw a resurgence from Devin White this season. Even so, linebacker remains one of their top priorities for 2026.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

Texans win, Raiders spiral: 3 overreactions you’ve been hearing all week

The Las Vegas Raiders looked surprisingly competent in Houston, yet still came up short. That result may work in their favor, as Las Vegas remains firmly in the race for the No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 25

What the Raiders Have To Look Out for vs the Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders' most important game of the season will take place in Week 17. The Raiders and New York Giants are tied for the worst record in the NFL, and whoever wins this pivotal matchup will take themselves out of the running for Fernando Mendoza.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 25

What the Raiders Hope Santa Claus Brings Them This Christmas

The Las Vegas Raiders have not had much to celebrate this season. Las Vegas has lost 13 of its past 14 games, including the last nine games in a row. Las Vegas needs gifts of all kinds to make up for this lost season.

Maxx Crosby News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Maxx Crosby goes on unfiltered rant about Giants-Raiders game

What happens when a stoppable object meets a movable force on the football field? That can be answered on Sunday, when two of the worst teams in the 2025 NFL season collide at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev., as the 2-13 Las Vegas Raiders host the 2-13 New York Giants.

Maxx Crosby News / Dice City Sports / December 24

Maxx Crosby: 'Yeah, I don’t give a sh– about the pick, to be honest.'

Sunday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants carries enormous 2026 NFL Draft implications. When two 2–13 teams collide, the math is simple: the loser controls the path to the No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / December 24

Raiders shut down key players for rest of season

With not much left to play for, the Las Vegas Raiders have decided to err on the side of caution. On Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero, the Las Vegas Raiders have placed tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve.

Pete Carroll News / Raiders Newswire / December 23

Pete Carroll ‘Would Love’ To Stay For Raiders Rebuild

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 16 loss to the Houston Texans may have been disappointing, but head coach Pete Carroll had to be pleased with how his team competed on both sides of the field.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Raiders Place OL Jordan Meredith On IR

Jordan Meredith‘s season has ended early. The Raiders announced that they placed the offensive lineman on injured reserve today. Meredith has been dealing with an ankle injury for most of December, and the issue led to him being questionable for yesterday’s game against the Texans.

Pete Carroll News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Raiders HC Pete Carroll “Intent” On Keeping Job

The Raiders brought in a new regime to guide their franchise in 2025, but unless the team somehow wins their final two games of the season, they’ll finish with their worst showing since the 2014 campaign.