Hondo Carpenter

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. is an award-winning sports journalist with decades of experience. He serves as the Senior Writer for NFL and College sports, and is the beat writer covering the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, he is the editor and publisher for several sites On SI. Carpenter is a member of the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

Oct 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak looks at his play sheet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Raider Nation Looks to the Las Vegas Raiders Future

Raiders 2026: Insider mailbag—fans make clear demands for change, with expert analysis on what Vegas must do to meet expectations.

Raiders 2026: Insider report card—expert analysis on why this week’s performance was so ugly and what Vegas must fix moving forward.

Oct 11, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak watches from the sideline as they take on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—discover the standout performer who emerged in the Patriots loss and why it matters for Vegas’s season.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—winners and losers from Vegas vs. Patriots, plus expert takeaways on how this shapes the Raiders’ season.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—3 uncontrollable factors that could make or break Vegas’s chances of winning this Sunday.

Oct 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak watches game play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Raiders 2026: Insider film study—3 expert keys to victory after breaking down every Patriots game for Vegas’s winning edge.

Raiders 2026: Thursday Insider musings—why this weekend in Boston gives Vegas a real chance to flip the script, with expert analysis on what it will take.