Raiders’ defensive line disappoints as Josh Allen, Bills dominate in tough loss
1 year, 3 months ago

Raiders’ defensive line disappoints as Josh Allen, Bills dominate in tough loss

New York Times  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There was plenty of optimism about the Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive line coming into the season. Going against a mediocre Buffalo offensive line that gave up five sacks and only managed 97 rushing yards against the New York Jets last week, the Raiders’ front was neutralized in all facets. Point blank, period.” The way the Raiders’ defensive line has started the season is troubling. “We got another good team coming into Vegas next week, and we got to be prepared and be at our best.” For the Raiders defense to be respectable in 2023, the defensive line has to lead the way.

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Rams Hope to Bounce Back Against Raiders in Crucial Matchup
2 months ago

Rams Hope to Bounce Back Against Raiders in Crucial Matchup

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams hope to get offense back on track against the struggling Raiders in Week 10. Matthew Stafford will be looking to have a breakout game after struggling with injuries throughout the season. The Rams also have a strong rushing attack with Kyren Williams, who could be a focal point for the offense. The matchup between these two …

Raiders’ conservative approach doesn’t do offense any favors in loss to Steelers
2 months, 1 week ago

Raiders’ conservative approach doesn’t do offense any favors in loss to Steelers

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — There were plenty of reasons for the Las Vegas Raiders to have a rough performance on offense Sunday. “I’d like to see positive plays,” Pierce said Sunday when asked if the team needed to be more aggressive on offense. “We have guys that want to go to work,” quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who made his first start of …

Late defensive stand powers Raiders past Browns: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Late defensive stand powers Raiders past Browns: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 4 live updates: Inactives, schedule, kickoff times, matchups, odds and predictions By: Zac Jackson, Tashan Reed, Vic Tafur and RJ Kraft Powered by a late-game defensive stand, the Las Vegas Raiders bounced back from last week’s loss in their home opener to defeat the Cleveland Browns 20-16 on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Sign Up Despite injuries, Raiders’ D …

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling
3 months ago

The Raiders’ problems on offense go beyond Luke Getsy’s play-calling

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The boos began in the first quarter Sunday, when back-to-back inside runs by Zamir White didn’t sit well with Raiders fans who wanted to see more imaginative play-calling. There’s a reason why expectations were low for the Raiders entering the season, and last week’s victory at Baltimore created a temporary amnesia that maybe Las Vegas could make …

Raiders hope defensive lapses in first 2 preseason games aren’t a sign of what’s to come
4 months ago

Raiders hope defensive lapses in first 2 preseason games aren’t a sign of what’s to come

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders put a top-10 scoring defense on the field last season, added star tackle Christian Wilkins to the lineup and then dominated the Las Vegas offense in the early days of training camp. Add in end Malcolm Koonce and tackle John Jenkins, and the Raiders could build on a scoring defense that was ninth last season, …

The Raiders’ offense is broken, and Josh McDaniels needs to do something about it ASAP
1 year, 1 month ago

The Raiders’ offense is broken, and Josh McDaniels needs to do something about it ASAP

New York Times  

DETROIT — The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense is broken. “I truly don’t.” Davante Adams was visibly frustrated on the Raiders bench. That’s on us.” The Raiders’ offense only scored seven points — it doesn’t get credit for cornerback Marcus Peters’ third-quarter pick six — and managed just 157 total yards. “It’s not hard to maintain the confidence in our offense,” …

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders hope defense is finally on right path, still in search of season’s first turnover

New York Times  

Hopefully, the football gods aren’t busy Sunday. “It’s very frustrating,” cornerback Nate Hobbs said Sunday, “but the football gods, they’re going to repay you. Because good things come to teams that … “Always trust the process,” defensive coordinator Patrick Graham said Tuesday of what his defense can do until that wave comes. “The one thing for Tyree,” Graham said, “ …

Raiders show resolve in ugly win over Broncos: ‘We’re not the same team from last year’
1 year, 3 months ago

Raiders show resolve in ugly win over Broncos: ‘We’re not the same team from last year’

New York Times  

DENVER — This was the type of game the Las Vegas Raiders let slip away far too often last year. “This type of game was the difference in our season last year.” It was clear the Raiders belonged in their 17-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday — neither team ever led by more than six points — but …

Raiders rout 49ers: 5 important takeaways from Las Vegas’ preseason win
1 year, 4 months ago

Raiders rout 49ers: 5 important takeaways from Las Vegas’ preseason win

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Predictably, most of the Las Vegas Raiders’ starters didn’t play in their preseason opener against the 49ers on Sunday. It was a good first time, but there’s still a long way to go.” Yes, O’Connell was largely going against the 49ers’ backup defense, but he was also playing mostly with the Raiders’ second-string offense. “That and tight …

Raiders’ long-needed defensive overhaul will take time and ‘more than one draft’
1 year, 8 months ago

Raiders’ long-needed defensive overhaul will take time and ‘more than one draft’

New York Times  

The Raiders’ defense is in rough shape. They could still theoretically re-sign cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, who started nine games during an injury-plagued season last year and is available on the open market, but that feels unlikely given the additions of Facyson, Duke Shelley and David Long Jr. It’s not exactly an exciting group of additions, and it’s fair to say …

Raiders defensive line hopes to build on recent progress
2 years ago

Raiders defensive line hopes to build on recent progress

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The signs are starting to show that maybe end Maxx Crosby isn’t the only defensive lineman the Raiders can count on. I think that group has been complemented with Jerry’s presence and what he does, and we’re hopeful that we’re going to continue to get better because we’ve only really been together for a few weeks now.” …

Raiders far from playoffs after record number of blown leads
2 years, 1 month ago

Raiders far from playoffs after record number of blown leads

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas first-year coach Josh McDaniels spoke at training camp about learning “how not to lose,” but at the season’s midway point, the Raiders have found creative ways to come up short. At 2-6 after back-to-back losses at the New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars — teams that are a combined 6-11 — the Raiders are nowhere …

Mystery behind Raiders-Chargers matchup and L.A.’s revamped defense
2 years, 3 months ago

Mystery behind Raiders-Chargers matchup and L.A.’s revamped defense

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has brought in plenty of defensive help for star edge rusher Joey Bosa. Head coach Brandon Staley this week expressed “full confidence” in his revamped defense but also noted the uncertainty that exists entering the Chargers’ opener against Las Vegas. I really like who we’re going to go compete with on Sunday.” Chargers Why no …

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