Fernando Alfaro-Donis found his passion for sports playing high school football, which led him to pursue journalism as an English major at UCLA. He also covers the UCLA Bruins and the Los Angeles Rams as an On SI team reporter.
The Las Vegas Raiders added players to their reserve/injured list. Who was the biggest name among them?
The Las Vegas Raiders are less than two weeks away from kickoff. What are some questions they still have to answer on the defensive side of the ball?
The Las Vegas Raiders finished all their preseason games. What did they learn about their franchise's quarterback development?
The Las Vegas Raiders lost their final preseason game to the San Francisco 49ers. What did they show in that game that shows they're headed in the right direction?
The Las Vegas Raiders want to be successful next season. How will that success translate?
The Las Vegas Raiders play their final preseason game of 2026 against the San Francisco 49ers. What are the things they must be on the lookout for?
The Las Vegas Raiders made many improvements to their roster in the offseason. What are still some of their unanswered areas?
The Las Vegas Raiders have a young wide receiver room. Which of their receivers are more likely to break out?
The Las Vegas Raiders have this glaring weakness on their roster. What is it?
The Las Vegas Raiders won an exciting preseason game against the Houston Texans. What are some of my biggest takeaways?
The Las Vegas Raiders have high hopes for next season. Which of their players has more pressure riding on them than most?
The Las Vegas Raiders' game plans might change after injuries to their opponents' rosters.
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