Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao had played just 33 snaps on defense before Sunday, but he stepped in for injured Marcus Epps to make several big plays.
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The Raiders lost for the first time in three games under Antonio Pierce, falling to the Miami Dolphins on a day when the offense let down the defense.
Kolton Miller is out of the Raiders’ lineup for a 10 a.m. Sunday kickoff against the Dolphins after missing last week’s game with a shoulder injury.
Two former Yale Bulldogs will match wits on the sidelines when Mike McDaniel’s offensive juggernaut Dolphins host defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and the Raiders.
The Raiders will look to continue the momentum of back-to-back home wins under interim coach Antonio Pierce when they play at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller missed last week’s game with a shoulder injury, but he practiced Thursday. That means it’s possible he could return Sunday.
Former New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones practiced with the Raiders for the first time since being claimed off waivers and reunited with coach Antonio Pierce.
New Raiders offensive coordinator Bo Hardegree doesn’t have time to make sweeping changes to the playbook, but he’s making his mark with incremental adjustments.
Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer went up high for a first touchdown catch that he will cherish forever — even if he can’t quite remember all the details.
Three takeaways from the Raiders’ victory over the New York Jets on “Sunday Night Football” at Allegiant Stadium — a win that gave them a 5-5 record.
Apparently breaking an NFL record isn’t enough to earn recognition from the league as one of the players of the week. Also, catching up with a former UNLV great.
The star Raiders running back expressed displeasure after he was levied a substantial fine for what the league deemed to be a lowering of his helmet to initiate contact.
The Raiders look to win their second consecutive game after the firing of coach Josh McDaniels when they host the New York Jets on “Sunday Night Football.”
The Raiders’ Kolton Miller is listed as doubtful for “Sunday Night Football” against the Jets, leaving the offensive line in flux without their star left tackle.
Most receivers aren’t thrilled to line up against Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner, but Raiders rookie Tre Tucker is excited to see his close friend Sunday.
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