The Bengals went 7-9 in running back Joe Mixon’s rookie season, 6-10 in 2018, 2-14 in 2019 and 4-11-1 in 2020 before going 10-7 this season and winning the AFC championship.
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Mick Lombardi, the Patriots’ wide receivers coach for the past two seasons, has been hired by Raiders coach Josh McDaniels as the team’s offensive coordinator.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed he texted Derek Carr before the Raiders’ key win over the Chargers on Sunday and expressed his admiration.
A historically inept first half put the Raiders in a hole they had little chance of escaping in a one-sided loss to the Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City.
Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia said two defensive players won’t play in Sunday’s prime-time game against the Kansas City Chiefs and two more are doubtful.
The supposed blueprint that has evolved for slowing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense isn’t what the Raiders are used to doing defensively.
NFL Network analyst and former NFL quarterback David Carr believes the leaked Jon Gruden emails proved to be a distraction in Sunday’s loss to the Bears.
The Raiders announced late Sunday that running back Josh Jacobs, who has been nursing a toe injury, is questionable for Monday’s game against the Ravens with an unspecified illness.
While there may not be a blueprint for defending one of the league’s most dynamic players, Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley has accomplished the task before and must do so again.
The Vegas Nation staff offers picks and analysis on five proposition wagers for Monday night’s game at Allegiant Stadium.
Bryan Edwards added to his resume of outstanding training camp catches with another gem in traffic on Thursday.
The Raiders will open against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on Monday Night Football. They also will visit Dallas to play the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
The Raiders know they must get more out of the rushing attack with fellow wild-card hopeful Indianapolis coming to town.
Players and coaches won’t be able to leave town and must still get tested every day during what would traditionally be a week off for an NFL team.
The 2019 second-round pick was pressed into duty earlier than expected as a rookie, but the experience should pay off as he moves into role as full-time starter