The Raiders will kick off the regular season in Los Angeles on Sunday against the West Division rival Chargers in a game matching teams that battled down to the last game of last season for the last playoff spot. In that game, the Raiders won, 35-32 in overtime, to swipe that playoff spot and end the Chargers season. “You never know how that's going to go, but we have … [Read more...] about Raiders ready to kick off season against Chargers
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Raiders running back group continues to shine
VegasSportsToday.com The Las Vegas Raiders cruised to their second straight preseason game victory, beating the Minnesota Vikings, 26-20, on Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium. And although these early games don’t really mean much in the grand scheme of things, head coach Josh McDaniels was pleased with the depth of his running backs group. “It's pretty … [Read more...] about Raiders running back group continues to shine
QB Carr getting on same page as new head coach
VegasSportsToday.com Derek Carr has been through coaching transitions before. Heck, he went through two just last season. So, it’s not hard to think that he’d be able to handle a change to new head coach Josh McDaniels. Carr said he’s been particularly impressed with his new coach in teaching situational football. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) goes through … [Read more...] about QB Carr getting on same page as new head coach
Raiders get chance to look at backup QBs
By Kirk Kern The last two years, the Raiders have had the luxury of having an established, veteran backup quarterback in Marcus Mariotta. This year, if starter Derek Carr were to suffer an injury, the team will have to hand over the reins to either Jarrett Stidham or Nick Mullens. In Thursday’s first pre-season game, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, Stidham and … [Read more...] about Raiders get chance to look at backup QBs
Raiders line needs to step up for offense to shine
VegasSportsToday.com The Raiders enter the 2022 season with an enviable group of skill position players, led by receivers Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow along with tight end Darren Waller and running back Josh Jacobs. But that group won’t be able to get untracked unless the offensive line does its job. That group lost a lot of leadership with the retirements of Denzelle … [Read more...] about Raiders line needs to step up for offense to shine