Vegas Nation Gameday: Raiders play critical game at Jets

By Mark Anderson / Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 6, 2020 - 8:57 am

Updated December 6, 2020 - 9:59 am

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) greets New York Jets nose tackle Steve McLendon (99) prior to the start of an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (Heidi Fang /Las Vegas Review-Journal) @HeidiFang

The Raiders play what could be a must-win game when they visit the winless New York Jets on Sunday.

The Vegas Nation Gameday sports team breaks down the matchup at 9 a.m. and will discuss all things Raiders.

Raiders decide on site for this season’s training camp

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 7, 2021 - 2:55 pm

The NFL is allowing teams to conduct off-site training camps, but the Raiders will stay put in Henderson

Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) wanders the sidelines versus the Miami Dolphins during t ...

Guaranteed improvement by Raiders? Fans have some questions.

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 7, 2021 - 1:29 pm

In the post-draft Raiders mailbag, fans have questions about defensive improvement, possible cuts and the future of Marcus Mariota.

Teams warm up in an empty stadium before an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Miami ...

Raiders’ value has more than doubled in the past 5 years

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 7, 2021 - 4:31 pm

Ever since the Raiders plans to relocate to Las Vegas began the team’s value has been soaring like they hit MegaBucks, hundreds of times over.

Former NFL football player Phil Villapiano speaks at a news conference as part of Oakland Raide ...

Raiders great Phil Villapiano wants throwback play

By Heidi Fang / RJ

May 6, 2021 - 3:18 pm

Phil Villapiano sat in the Raiders war room with head coach Jon Gruden last weekend during the final rounds of the NFL Draft.

Third grade student Camille Jones, 8, left, participates in a Raiders youth football camp at Ro ...

Raiders Foundation awards 23 charities with grant funding

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 7, 2021 - 10:17 am

Those Raiders Nevada license plates attached to vehicles in the Silver State aren’t just for show, as a portion of the fees collected by state for those go toward charitable causes.

West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Stills walks off the field after warm ups before an NCAA ...

Raiders’ undrafted free agents begin NFL journey

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 6, 2021 - 2:27 pm

Odds are against most of the 10 players making the 53-man roster as rookies, but recent history suggests two or three will win a full-time job with the Raiders.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence holds up a jersey after being selected by the Jacksonville ...

Odds against Trevor Lawrence winning NFL Offensive Rookie of Year

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 4, 2021 - 4:33 pm

The No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft has won the award only three times in the last 39 years: Kyler Murray in 2019, Cam Newton in 2011 and Sam Bradford in 2010.

Northern Illinois Huskies tight end Daniel Crawford (88) is tackled by Buffalo Bulls defensive ...

Raiders think they found natural pass rusher in Malcolm Koonce

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 4, 2021 - 3:25 pm

Buffalo defensive end Malcolm Koonce, selected by the Raiders in the third round of the NFL draft, brings an elevated understanding and natural feel for the pass rush.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) leaps to try and make a catch over Los Ange ...

Raiders continue to address secondary with free agent signing

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

May 4, 2021 - 5:27 pm

Casey Hayward, who twice made the Pro Bowl, reunites with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who coached him in four of his five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Cromwell on the Strip in Las Vegas, Monday, May 3, 2021. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Jou ...

Strip room rates already spiking for 2022 NFL Draft

By Bailey Schulz / RJ

May 4, 2021 - 10:08 am

The 2022 NFL draft is still nearly a year away, but higher room rates on the Strip during the Las Vegas event hint that resorts will be seeing a surge in visitation.