The Vegas Nation Gameday sports team breaks down the matchup at 9 a.m. and will discuss all things Raiders.
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The Raiders were hit with a $500,000 fine and had a sixth-round draft pick taken away for repeated violations of the league’s coronavirus protocols.
The NFL reportedly fined the Raiders and head coach Jon Gruden a total of $650,000 while stripping them of a draft pick for repeated COVID-19 violations.
In their matchup Sunday versus the Los Angeles Chargers, the Raiders will see how the new SoFi Stadium stacks up against their new home at Allegiant Stadium.
Crosby becomes the team’s first projected starter to be placed on the list, which indicates either a positive test or known close exposure.
The birthday of head coach Jon Gruden just so happens to fall on the same day the Raiders can finally put on full pads and practice real football.
Heading into the biggest game of the season, the Raiders will be without their starting right tackle and perhaps even star running back Josh Jacobs.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dubbed Las Vegas a “Super Bowl” city Thursday during a tour of Allegiant Stadium.
The 4-4 Raiders are coming off a 31-24 win against the Detroit Lions in what was the first of a three-game homestand in Oakland.
The twice delayed plan was due to the sign proposal being reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration, who received the plans late last month.
The rookie rushed for 123 yards in a 24-21 win against Chicago, his final score coming on the sort of jump Marcus Allen executed so often during his Hall of Fame career.
Oakland got to the quarterback four times in Sunday’s win over the Bears after recording just five sacks in the first four games of the season.
The Raiders are officially above .500 with a comeback 24-21 victory over the Chicago Bears in London on Sunday.
The old adage says: Defense wins games. To get into the win column more often in 2019, the Raiders have made several moves on the defense side of the ball to improve the team.
While it appears rigid with all its concrete and steel, Allegiant Stadium is built with flexibility to protect it from potential earthquake damage.