X’s and O’s: Breaking Down What Really Wins Championships in the NFL
Every February, as confetti rains down and the Lombardi Trophy is hoisted, football fans everywhere ask the same question: What truly wins championships in the NFL? Is it the star quarterback, the stout defense, the mastermind coach, or some perfect…
Brock Bowers’ Absence Creates Opportunities for Raiders’ Tight End Room
The Las Vegas Raiders entered this season with one of the most intriguing rookie weapons in football, Brock Bowers, a dynamic tight end expected to reshape their offensive identity. However, injuries are an unfortunate part of the NFL, and Bowers’ recent…
Las Vegas Raiders Opening Day Victory a Sign of Good Things to Come?
The Las Vegas Raiders began their 2025-26 NFL season with an assertive 20-13 win over the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. After an offseason full of speculation and transition, the team’s opening performance provided a realistic barometer for what…
Raiders’ 2025 Projections: Unpicking the NFL’s Analysis
You will find no end to the articles and analysis covering projections for the upcoming season in August and early September. Some platforms take a painstaking approach to compiling the predictions, using massive datasets, algorithms, and increasingly, AI to make…
Las Vegas Raiders’ Odds for Next Season
As we approach the start of the 2025 NFL Season, fans of the Las Vegas Raiders will be forgiven for being somewhat gloomy about the team’s chances in the months ahead. Of course, there are some reasons for optimism, but…
What We Learn From Raiders vs. Seahawks Ahead of 49ers
The Las Vegas Raiders opened their preseason with a dramatic 23–23 tie against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, and we learned a lot about their position heading into the season and their looming showdown against the 49ers. This sends…
Pete Carroll’s Blueprint: How the Raiders Are Rebuilding for a 2025 Breakout
The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the 2025 season with an unfamiliar sense of optimism. They’ve cycled through coaches, front offices, and quarterbacks for years. This offseason feels different. The energy surrounding the Silver and Black has shifted. Much of…
Good Vibes in the Desert: How Pete Carroll, Geno Smith, and a Fresh Reputation Are Changing the Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t exactly been the picture of stability. Fans have had more headaches than highlights between coaching shakeups, legal issues, and locker room drama. But heading into the 2025–26 season, something feels different. And that something is…
Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 Super Bowl Odds: A Long Road Back to Glory
The Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2025-26 NFL season as significant underdogs in the race for the Super Bowl. Sportsbooks list the Raiders at +12,000 to win it all, ranking them 25th in the league. These long odds give them…
Can Geno Smith and Ashton Jeanty Make the Raiders Contenders?
The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the 2025 NFL season with renewed optimism, driven by significant changes at key positions and a revamped approach under new leadership. The additions of veteran quarterback Geno Smith and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty…
