If the Raiders need a blueprint for how to rebuild, they should look at the Houston Texans, who lost 38 games from 2020 to 2022 before emerging as a model franchise since 2023.
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Raiders rookie offensive tackle Charles Grant discusses his time at William & Mary, his interests outside football and his learning experiences in his first NFL season.
The Texans are 14-point home favorites over the Raiders and the total is 38 for Sunday’s game at Houston.
The learning curve of Raiders rookie cornerback Darien Porter was on full display Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Can he learn from his experiences?
Professional sports bettors and handicappers make predictions on NFL Week 16 games and College Football Playoff first-round games this weekend.
Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham gave an impassioned defense of his players and the defensive leadership despite the team’s 2-12 record.
The Seattle Seahawks are 1½-point home favorites over the Los Angeles Rams on “Thursday Night Football,” and the total is 42½ in a matchup of 11-3 teams.
Maxx Crosby is fond of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who said he wants to play with the Raiders star defensive end, but had some advice for the 23-year-old.
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith returned to practice Wednesday after missing Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles because of back and shoulder injuries.
The Raiders have several paths to landing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but several other teams also are in the mix with three games left in the season.
The Raiders have lost eight straight games and are 2-12 in Pete Carroll’s first season as coach, but the 74-year-old says the only pressure he feels is within himself.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have won 22 straight home games on “Monday Night Football” and are 3-point favorites over the Miami Dolphins. The consensus total is 42½.
NFL Week 15 favorites went 8-6 against the spread on Sunday, overs went 8-6 and double-digit favorites went 4-1 ATS.
Tom Brady, a Raiders minority owner and future Hall of Famer, will attend a grand opening party for his sports collectibles shop on Monday in Las Vegas.
The Raiders and Giants both are 2-12 after losing Sunday, but New York currently has the tiebreaker for the No. 1 NFL draft pick based on strength of schedule.
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