The Raiders host the Vikings on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, and with big battles raging across the roster, here are three issues to keep in mind.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
In this week’s Raiders mailbag, fans ask about the offensive line, who will play against the Vikings and who will be the team’s third wide receiver.
Under Josh McDaniels, the Raiders are putting a big focus on situational football.
It sometimes flies under the radar, but as Thayer Munford explained, anxiety is a real thing, especially for a rookie in the NFL.
Second-year cornerback Nate Hobbs has more than held his own in one-on-one battles in practice with Davante Adams, one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.
Matthew Butler and Neil Farrell, two Raiders rookie defensive linemen, have shown flashes of the foundational players they may become.
Jarrett Stidham, who missed the 2021 season with the Patriots after undergoing back surgery, appears to be the front-runner for the Raiders’ backup quarterback job.
Branch was one of two former Raiders who were enshrined in Canton on Saturday, the other being defensive tackle Richard Seymour.
There was a method behind the Raiders’ use of Josh Jacobs in the Hall of Fame game, but showcasing him for a trade wasn’t it.
Taking a deep shot down the field wasn’t exactly what anyone expected for a team that has been in training camp for just more than two weeks.
The Raiders secured a mostly impressive win over the Jaguars in their preseason opener. Nevertheless, their fans have questions.
The Raiders-Jaguars Hall of Fame game was delayed by severe weather on Thursday. For Raiders GM Dave Ziegler, it was a familiar sight.
New Raiders coach Josh McDaniels grew up in Canton and played at Tom Benson Stadium. The Raiders didn’t let him down, dominating the Jaguars in the Hall of Fame game.
The competition for backup QB, the shuffle on the offensive line and the promising youngsters on defense all deserve a look Thursday night against the Jaguars.
Lester Cotton has been a surprise of Raiders camp, but it took lifestyle changes for it to happen.