HENDERSON, Nev. — Running back Sincere McCormick signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in May 2022, but he wouldn’t get much time to prove himself. In a season in which the 2-10 Raiders have fielded one of the most inefficient rushing attacks in recent memory — they’re last in the league in rushing yards per …
— Running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu made their long-awaited return to the Kansas City Chiefs in time to face the AFC West-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. “When they’re up and running, we feel pretty strong about who they are and how much they can help us,” Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said this week, …
EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers ruptured his left Achilles tendon in another blow to a banged-up offense, a season-ending injury confirmed Monday by coach Kevin O’Connell. Acquired Sept. 20 in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams, Akers had 138 yards on 38 attempts plus 11 receptions for 70 yards in six games for the Vikings. …
MINNEAPOLIS — After two narrow losses to start the season, Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings found a foolproof way to avoid the type of harrowing finish that has haunted them more often than not. “You’re living it both ways.” Cousins threw three touchdown passes before halftime and guided three clock-draining field goal drives after that, as the Vikings cruised …
