The Raiders are much better than last year’s team, which went 4-13. They still have a ways to go to become a contender in the AFC West.
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CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for Week 1 games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The Raiders remain among the NFL’s most popular teams on the secondary ticket market, but they have dropped out of the top five in average prices for home games.
Raiders wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr., who is in line to start the team’s season opener Sunday, is excited to show what he can do in the NFL.
Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce suffered a season-ending knee injury a year ago Friday. Now, he’s ready to get back on the field.
Pro handicapper Scott Kellen, who won the Review-Journal NFL Challenge last season (51-37-2 ATS), likes one side of the Chiefs-Chargers matchup Friday.
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are favored over the Dallas Cowboys in Thursday’s NFL season opener.
The Raiders learned Thursday morning that one of their veteran wide receivers is retiring a little more than a week after signing with the team.
Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV appears on track to make his second career start Sunday, less than a month after being traded from the Eagles.
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, frustrated with the lack of progress on a contract extension, is not backing down from his trade request.
The Raiders’ season may hinge on whether their young cornerbacks can deliver. That may not be a bad thing given Pete Carroll’s track record at the position.
Here’s a breakdown of the Raiders’ 17 regular-season games in the 2025 season, with dates, times, network, betting lines and storylines for each matchup.
Raiders general manager John Spytek wants to build through the trenches. His first 53-man roster showed he’s following up his words with action.
Based on NFL win totals, the Saints (4½), Browns (5½), Giants (5½) and Jets (5½) will be the league’s worst clubs. But a pro bettor likes one of those teams to go over.
Chicago-based handicapper “Dr. Alan” Dumond analyzes all 16 NFC teams, designating each squad as a contender or pretender.
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