The Rebels’ rushing attack continued to lead the way Saturday, as UNLV cruised to a rivalry win against Hawaii in the Ninth Island Showdown.
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The Las Vegas Raiders head to Los Angeles for an AFC West matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, but it is unknown who will start under center.
The Chargers opened as 4½-point favorites over the Raiders for Sunday’s game in Los Angeles, and the line climbed to 5½ before settling at 5.
Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center early Friday, then released in the afternoon after posting bail.
The Raiders close out preparations for the Chargers, and ahead of practice Josh McDaniels spoke to the media.
After an NFL debut in which he was torched on social media for his poor play, Raiders first-round pick Tyree Wilson has shown positive signs in his development.
The Detroit Lions can take a step toward their first division title since 1993 with a road victory over the Green Bay Packers on “Thursday Night Football.”
The Raiders lost their home opener on Sunday Night Football, to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels has not ruled out the possibility of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who has a concussion, playing Sunday against the Chargers.
Raiders star receiver Davante Adams did not back down Wednesday from his criticism of teammates after a disgraceful effort in a loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Led last Saturday by Mountain West football Freshman of the Week Jai’Den Thomas, UNLV exceeded 300 rushing yards for the second time since 2018.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels overtook Chicago’s Matt Eberflus as the 2-1 favorite to be the first NFL coach fired this season at BetOnline, an offshore sportsbook.
With Jimmy Garoppolo potentially out on Sunday with a concussion, the Raiders have to decide between veteran Bryan Hoyer and rookie Aidan O’Connell.
Josh McDaniels made one of the worst coaching decisions in his 20 games leading the Raiders during a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
The Raiders played inept football for three quarters, and their rally fell short on “Sunday Night Football” in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium.