The Rams rally to a 35-21 win over the Raiders, posting their highest point total of the season thanks to a breakout rushing performance. Blake Corum leads the offense with an 87.4 PFF grade, rushing 17 times for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Kyren Williams adds 99 yards, a TD and a fumble. Puka Nacua shines with an 86.8 grade, catching 8 of 10 targets for 68 yards and a score despite Davante Adams’ injury. On defense, CB Jaylen Watson tops the unit with a 90.5 grade, limiting the Raiders to two catches for 17 yards. The article breaks down snap counts, line play, and highlights that the Rams still have work to do for a playoff push.
The Las Vegas Raiders, now 3-4 after a mid‑season slump, may consider trading star pass‑rusher Maxx Crosby as the NFL trade deadline looms. San Francisco 49ers insider Tim Kawakami says the 49ers, riding a 6‑1 record despite a recent 29‑20 loss to Atlanta, see Crosby as a "very real option" to boost their defense for a Super Bowl run. With the 49ers set to face the Raiders on Nov. 8—just two days before the Nov. 10 deadline—the trade talk intensifies, though Raiders owner Mark Davis has yet to signal any intent to part with the defensive ace.
The Las Vegas Raiders had a deal in place to trade Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for a pair of first-round picks in the offseason before the Ravens pulled out of the deal, citing medical concerns.
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby cannot disappear in the way that he did against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Los Angeles Rams dominate the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 on Sunday night, improving to 3-4 while the Raiders fall to the same record. Quarterback Matthew Stafford throws for 195 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, and Puka Nacua catches eight passes for 68 yards and a score despite a calf injury. The Rams build a 28-6 halftime lead with 148 passing yards and 103 rushing yards, highlighted by Kyren Williams' 17-yard TD run. Raiders rookie coach Klint Kubiak laments the slow start, though late‑game scores from Tre Tucker, Nakobe Dean and Ashton Jeanty spark a brief rally. Kick returner Dylan Laube adds 78 return yards for Las Vegas.
Sixteen‑year‑old Deejay Tuiasosopo, a freshman running back and linebacker for Federal Way High School, is killed after a drunk driver crashes onto a sidewalk on Pacific Highway South in Washington. Police say a 29‑year‑old suspect, arrested for vehicular homicide, caused the fatal collision. Deejay, part of the storied Tuiasosopo NFL lineage that includes former Seahawks draftee Manu and Raiders player Marques, was on track for a 2028 graduation and a state championship dream. His death adds to the 11,904 U.S. drunk‑driving fatalities this year.
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A full evaluation of Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty through his first 24 career NFL games, including the excuses for him, the bad, and the good.
The Los Angeles Rams must win both remaining games before the November 10 trade deadline to keep playoff hopes alive. After a 35-21 victory over the Raiders, they face a winless 0-6 Chargers and a struggling 1-4-1 Commanders, teams whose combined 3-15-1 record offers little margin for error. Sitting 3-4, the Rams trail the 4-3 Packers, Seahawks and Falcons for the final NFC spots, and a loss could trigger a fire‑sale of stars like Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett for future draft assets. Both the Rams and Chargers treat the upcoming clash as a de facto Super Bowl of 2026.
After a fourth straight loss—including a 35-15 defeat to the Rams that dropped the Raiders to 3-4—quarterback Kirk Cousins publicly challenged head coach Klint Kubiak to bench him in favor of rookie first‑overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Cousins, who threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns in the loss, said on X, "If I’m not the best option, I don’t want to be out there," fueling calls from fans and analysts to spark a quarterback change before the upcoming Jets matchup. Kubiak defended staying with the veteran, but acknowledges the team must re‑evaluate its red‑zone and defensive woes.
The Raiders should strongly consider trading Maxx Crosby (again), now that the team has fallen back to earth.
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently teaching fans during the 2026 NFL season not to overreact to the first few games of a given campaign.
The Las Vegas Raiders head to MetLife Stadium for their Week 8 showdown against the New York Jets on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT. The Jets sit at 2‑5 after a 28‑25 home loss to Miami, while the Raiders seek a third consecutive win over New York. Their last meeting was a 16‑12 Raiders victory in November 2023, and the rivalry dates back to a dramatic Derek Carr‑to‑Henry Ruggs win in December 2020. Both AFC teams are fighting to end disappointing seasons, making this early‑morning clash a must‑watch.
The Las Vegas Raiders are weighing a switch from veteran Kirk Cousins to rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza after a fourth straight loss. Head coach Klint Kubiak says every option, including quarterback, is on the table to fix red‑zone and third‑quarter woes. Cousins admits he’ll step aside if it benefits the team, while Mendoza, the 22‑year‑old Heisman winner, has already seen limited action (6‑of‑8 for 48 yards) this season. Mendoza’s rookie deal totals $57.27 M with a $38.1 M signing bonus, and he posted a 41‑TD, 6‑INT season at Indiana last year. The roster’s next move could reshape the franchise’s future.
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, scoring 21 points in the second quarter to put the game away early.
The post-Week 7 Fernando Mendoza Meter indicates that the end of the Kirk Cousins era is now closer than ever before for the Las Vegas Raiders.
In Week 7 the Las Vegas Raiders fell to 3‑4, seeing their playoff chances dwindle as they endure a fourth straight loss. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos bounced back with a 30‑16 victory over the Cardinals, highlighted by QB Bo Nix’s 62‑yard rushing TD and a strong defensive showing from LB Alex Singleton. The win narrows Denver’s gap with the Kansas City Chiefs, who suffered their first loss of the season, falling 20‑3 to Seattle as Patrick Mahomes posted modest numbers and was held to a single interception. The AFC West now stands with Kansas City at 5‑1, Denver 5‑2, Raiders 3‑4, and the Chargers 0‑6, setting up a pivotal Broncos‑Chiefs clash next week.
The 49ers’ NFC West lead narrows to two games after a 29‑20 defeat at Atlanta, plagued by three turnovers, a missed extra point and costly penalties. Seattle rebounds, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 20‑3 on Sunday Night Football behind Sam Darnold’s 257 passing yards and Emanuel Wilson’s first 100‑yard rushing effort, though injuries to Rashid Shaheed, Velus Jones Jr. and Charles Cross loom. In Arizona, the Cardinals fall 30‑16 to Denver despite Larry Fitzgerald’s Ring of Honor ceremony, struggling red‑zone 1‑for‑5. Los Angeles climbs to third place with a 35‑21 win over Las Vegas, highlighted by Matthew Stafford’s three first‑half TD passes and Kyren Williams’ rushing score. All three teams improve while San Francisco heads into a bye needing health and consistency.
Matthew Stafford eclipses Roman Gabriel to become the Los Angeles Rams’ all‑time leader in passing touchdowns, tallying 155 TD passes after a three‑TD performance in a 35‑21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 25, 2026. The milestone also makes Stafford the first quarterback to hold career touchdown‑pass records for two franchises, adding to his Detroit Lions record of 282 TDs. The Rams, now 3‑4, look to build momentum heading into Week 8 against the winless Chargers.
Positives and negatives from the Las Vegas Raiders' bleak loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
With the Indianapolis Colts sitting below .500 and fresh off GM Chris Ballard’s firing, they eye draft capital before the Nov. 10 deadline. Their biggest trade bait is 30‑year‑old left guard Quenton Nelson – a three‑time First‑Team All‑Pro, eight‑time Pro Bowler, and final‑year contract player. The article outlines five logical destinations: the Las Vegas Raiders (needing interior line help for a weak rushing game), the New England Patriots (struggling with guard depth after injuries), the Denver Broncos (looking for a plug‑and‑play upgrade under Sean Payton), the Minnesota Vikings (already have former Nelson teammates and could fill an injury gap), and the Green Bay Packers (most desperate, willing to pay premium for a marquee upgrade).
After Week 7, the Cleveland Browns stay atop the AFC North and rise in the playoff race despite a gritty win over the Tennessee Titans, keeping their 2027 first‑round draft slot at 26th overall. Meanwhile, injury‑hit Los Angeles Rams fall to the 14th spot after a 3‑4 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The draft order entering Week 8 shows the Rams at No. 14 and the Browns at No. 26, with the Chargers winless and the Vikings unbeaten.
The Las Vegas Raiders’ decision not to promote a practice‑squad running back ahead of their Week 7 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams suggests rookie Mike Washington Jr. may be cleared to play. Washington missed Thursday and Friday practice due to foot and back injuries, but coach Klint Kubiak called him a “game‑time decision” and expressed optimism. After a promising 43‑yard, nine‑carry performance against the Bills, Washington averages 4.9 yards per carry versus Ashton Jeanty’s 3.2, making his health crucial for the Raiders’ struggling ground game.
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The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense stalls amid a three‑game losing streak, as poor run blocking becomes the season’s biggest flaw. Even after signing center Tyler Linderbaum, the line yielded just 65 rushing yards on Sunday against Buffalo, with guard Caleb Rogers missing a crucial block that left running back Ashton Jeanty tackled for a 3‑yard loss at the goal line. Analysts, including ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, say the Raiders must overhaul line communication and personnel combos to revive their ground game and relieve pressure on the passing attack.