The Raiders have one more game — against the Broncos on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium — to state their case for Antonio Pierce as their permanent coach.
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All eyes are on the Raiders as interim coach Antonio Pierce makes his NFL coaching debut Sunday against the New York Giants.
The Las Vegas Raiders lost in their home away from home, Los Angeles, falling 24-17 to the Chargers in rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell’s NFL debut.
The 37-year-old QB played under Raiders coach Josh McDaniels in 2020 and 2021 when McDaniels was the offensive coordinator in New England.
After years of unproductive drafts, the result is a roster devoid of impact defensive players outside of Maxx Crosby and an offense that needs help on the line and at wide receiver.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who will participate in the Pro Bowl Games on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, expects discussions to begin soon on a new contract.
In this episode of Vegas Nation Blitz, we discuss Stidham’s first career start as well as talk about the impact Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s injury has had on the Raiders.
Davante Adams said he has a strong relationship with general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels and welcomes the chance to give input on the Raiders’ quarterback next season.
Ahead of Saturday’s season finale, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels addressed the media on Wednesday.
Cornerback Nate Hobbs recovered a fumble and had eight tackles in his return from a broken hand and helped Raiders defensive backs make Keenan Allen eat his words.
A key free-agent signing with the Raiders, Chandler Jones had his best day of the season with three sacks in a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
The Raiders’ play the past three weeks gives them the chance to play for something meaningful in the final five games, just as they are starting to play their best football.
Travis Etienne of the Jacksonville Jaguars has finished in the top seven among running backs in each of the past two weeks and could star Sunday against the Raiders.
New Raiders coach Josh McDaniels grew up in Canton and played at Tom Benson Stadium. The Raiders didn’t let him down, dominating the Jaguars in the Hall of Fame game.
Oak View Group, led by noted arena builder Tim Leiweke and former Raiders executive Marc Badain, plans to construct a 20,000-seat view south of the Strip.