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Tre Tucker, Malik Benson as Raiders’ main return men is solid option
Klint Kubiak and Rob Leonard aren’t the only Las Vegas Raiders play callers meticulously pouring over training camp practices, accompanying film, and previous year’s game tape to make key decisions on starters and overall depth. While the jobs of the head coach (and primary offensive play caller) and the defensive coordinator, respectively, tend to garner […]
Raiders Mailbag: Can Fernando Mendoza win starting quarterback job in preseason?
I hope everyone enjoyed Fernando Mendoza’s debut during Thursday night’s preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals, as Raiders football is finally back! Despite the loss, it was good to see a few guys start to separate themselves or close the gap on the depth chart. That also gives us some actual […]
Raiders News: Klint Kubiak names 3 undrafted free agent standouts in preseason against Arizona Cardinals
Part of what the NFL preseason is about is giving players on the roster bubble a chance to take center stage and make a name for themselves. That always includes several rookie undrafted free agents fighting to be one of the 53 men left standing at the end of training camp. The morning after the […]
Raiders fans aren’t sold on Hezekiah Masses starting Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game and struggled in the secondary. They will be very young at the position, and there is competition for starting spots all over the field. One of the competitions is between Hezekiah Masses and Darien Porter. Porter was expected to start heading into the season, but Masses […]
Raiders’ rookie Treydan Stukes isn’t your run-of-the-mill safety
Announced as a safety when his name was called up at the podium of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders appear set to not pigeon hole second-round pick Treydan Stukes. This particular Arizona Wildcat played a wide array of roles in the secondary and as our Matt Holder explored at the tail end […]
Fernando Mendoza passes 1st test in Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason game against Arizona Cardinals
While the Las Vegas Raiders dropped their first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals 27-14, there’s still a buzz in the Las Vegas air. That’s because quarterback/No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft Fernando Mendoza had a strong Raiders debut, and it’s not like the final score matters in the big picture anyway. As […]
Fernando Mendoza likely to get some 1st-team reps
Thursday night, after his preseason debut, Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak called No. 1 overall pick, quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, an “ascending player.” Friday morning, Kubiak said the coaching staff is working on a plan to get Mendoza more practice reps with the first-team offense. He did note that it’s important that all of the […]
Raiders fans discuss value of attending preseason games
We are in the preseason-game portion of the 2026 Las Vegas Raiders season. So, we dedicated our Tuesday Community Question this week to the topic from a fan’s perspective. We asked our readers if they like attending Raiders’ preseason games are not. I see both sides of the discussion. I’ve been to preseason games and […]
Do Raiders have anyone worth giving contract extension now?
There has been an onslaught of players around the NFL getting contracts in recent weeks. It’s been nearly a daily occurrence. Does that mean the Las Vegas Raiders will soon join the extension signing party? Sure, it’s possible, but the Raiders really don’t have a lot of players who are entering the final year of […]
Raiders news: Las Vegas is expected to get off a fast start
The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t favored to win often in the 2026 NFL season, but theya re expected to have success ealry. According to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook, the Raiders are 3.5 points favorites to beat the visiting Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Week 1 on September 13. Furthermore, According to Kalshi Sports, […]
Friday open thread
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Fernando Mendoza makes some plays in Raiders’ preseason debut
The Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 NFL preseason Thursday night at home in a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Here are some notes from game: Overall, it was a typical preseason game. There will ups and downs. The first-unit offense looked extremely sharp. Mendoza flashed as did Bech and Washington. The defnese? Well, […]
Raiders-Cardinals game thread
The Las Vegas Raiders host the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason opener on Thr8sday at 5 p.m. PT. Here is your game thread. Have at it.
5 Las Vegas Raiders’ rookies to keep tabs on in preseason game against Arizona Cardinals
Las Vegas Raiders football is finally back as they are set to have their first preseason game of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday against the Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. PT. While Silver & Black Pride’s Bill Williamson noted a few players he’ll be keeping tabs on, including a few rookies, here […]
4 defensive areas of focus for Las Vegas Raiders preseason opener
Las Vegas Raiders open the 2026 preseason at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, August 13, 2026. While most of Raider Nation wants to focus on the offense, let’s actually take a look at some key spots on defense. During the offseason, the Raiders made multiple defensive free-agent acquisitions and drafted more defensive players […]
Submit your Las Vegas Raiders training camp mailbag questions!
The Las Vegas Raiders had their first training camp practice in Allegiant Stadium on Tuesday night, and Thursday night brings the Raiders’ first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Get excited because football is back, baby! So, hit me with any training camp or preseason questions you have for this week’s mailbag. I’ll be writing […]
Raiders vs. Cardinals: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming and more
The Klint Kubiak preseason era starts Thursday night when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium. Here are all the details you need to know how to follow the game. Game info: Records: The Raiders are 0-0, the Cardinals are 0-0. TV Schedule Date: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 Time: 5 p.m. PT […]
Raiders news: Las Vegas expected to have among the most new starters in NFL
This is definitely going to be a year of the change for the Las Vegas Raiders as they begin the Klint Kubiak era. In fact, it is looking like the Raiders will be seeing more change in the starting lineup this season more than most teams in the league. According to a recent X post […]
Thursday open thread
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4 Keys To Watch For In Las Vegas Raiders Preseason Opener
Thursday, August 13th, the Las Vegas Raiders open the 2026 NFL preseason at home against the Arizona Cardinals. Raider Nation’s first look at the new Raiders, the coaching staff and players alike. Heading into the first preseason game lets take a look at some position groups and key players to watch in the game. There […]
Las Vegas Raiders 53-man roster prediction ahead of preseason game against Arizona Cardinals
The Las Vegas Raiders are about to play their first preseason game of the 2026 NFL season, facing off against the Arizona Cardinals. That also means it’s time for the first attempt at who will be on the Raiders’ 53-man roster at the end of training camp. For simplicity, it’s assumed that 25 players on […]
Raiders-Cardinals preseason Week 1: 5 things to watch
The Las Vegas Raiders start the 2026 preseason Thursday when they host the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. PT. Here are five things to watch: The quarterbacks: Itt remains to be seen how much we see of Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O’Connell individually. But we should see plenty […]
Raiders roster 2026: Get to know Deven Thompkins
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran wide receiver Deven Thompkins as a free agent recently. Let’s take a closer look at Thompkins: Size: 5-8, 155 pounds. NFL experience: Thompkins has played in 36 games in four NFL seasons. He was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022-23, the Carolina Panthers in 2024 and the Atlanta […]
Raiders news: Fans are world-class rage baiters
The Las Vegas Raiders may have been a disappointment on the field in recent years, but you can’t blame the fan base. The Raider Nation has long been at the top of tis game. In fact, according to a study, they are the kings of rage baiting other fan basses among fan bases in EVERY […]
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