Ezekiel Trezevant

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ezekiel is a former Sports Editor from the Western Herald and former Atlanta Falcons beat writer.

Nov 1, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) attempts to make a catch on Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor (9) reacts after making a touchdown catch over the New York Jets in the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The coaching changes the Las Vegas Raiders made this offseason were just as, if not more critical, than the roster changes they made. Both came into play in their Week 8 win over the New York Jets.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The trade deadline is fast approaching. The Las Vegas Raiders have decisions to make.

Nov 1, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to pass against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders invested heavily in their offense this offseason. Las Vegas' first win in the last five games confirmed that the league is still driven by offense.

Nov 1, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak in the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 8 win over the New York Jets proved how critical their young talent is to the team's success.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) gets ready under center as the New York Jets play Las Vegas Raiders in a week 8 NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.

The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 8 matchup was just what they needed after facing four of the league's best teams. It was far from pretty, but the Raiders won, which is all that matters.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands the ball off to Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr. (4) as the New York Jets play Las Vegas Raiders in a week 8 NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.

The Las Vegas Raiders ended their four-game losing streak by doing many of the things against the New York Jets that they failed to do over the past four weeks.

The Las Vegas Raiders broke their four-game losing streak with a convincing win against the New York Jets in Week 8.

Nov 1, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) practices before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

As has become the norm, the Las Vegas Raiders fell behind early in their Week 8 matchup against the New York Jets. This time, things turned out differently.