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Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive line coach Rick Dennison during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders should have some big stars this afternoon.

May 20, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak looks on during organized team activities at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders' outlook against the Miami Dolphins is not what it once was.

Aug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak watches game play against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Win or lose, Sunday's opening game for the Las Vegas Raiders offers a path to whatever the future may bring.

Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders are getting their star running back healthy ahead of their matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

The Las Vegas Raiders can create a different vibe with a season-opening win.

Aug 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Owen Wright (42) rushes against the Las Vegas Raiders safety Dalton Johnson (43) in the second half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders had a productive offseason. Their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins will confirm just how productive it was.

Las Vegas can't afford to cough up this opportunity in the season opener.

Aug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak looks on during warmups before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Raiders will need these three key starters to shine against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

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 Las Vegas Raiders will have no choice but to rely heavily upon the very area they aimed to improve the most this offseason.

Aug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders safeties Treydan Stukes (31), Dalton Johnson (43), and quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) walk on the field after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Moving forward, the Las Vegas Raiders will depend on several young players to help turn things around.

Raiders 2026: Insider prediction—what’s changed in Vegas’s final regular season outlook and how it impacts playoff hopes.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—what no one’s saying about Brock Bowers’ injury and its real impact on Vegas’s season.

Aug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers president of football operations John Lynch (left) chats with Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak after the game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Las Vegas could learn a thing or two from Wednesday night's 2026 NFL season opener.

Aug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Maxx Crosby (98) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Trim-Imagn Images

Las Vegas kicks off its season by hosting the Miami Dolphins, who may present a run game that could make things a challenge in Week 1.

Jun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

For all the changes the Las Vegas Raiders made this offseason, they hope a different approach to a familiar issue will yield better results.

The Las Vegas Raiders took a few risks when making roster moves this offseason. Soon, those gambles will be put to the test.

Starting in Week 1, many of the most critical additions the Las Vegas Raiders have made under general manager John Spytek will be on full display.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—Spytek’s bold roster move just 3 days before the opener and what it really means for Vegas this season.

Jun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak (left) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Klint Kubiak era is officially underway for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Raiders 2026: Insider analysis—what you haven’t heard about Brock Bowers’ injury and its true impact on Vegas’s season.

May 20, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) warms up during organized team activities at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Las Vegas' top weapon will miss the first game of the season.

Aug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak calls a play against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Trim-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders are ready to move on from a forgettable past few seasons.

The Las Vegas Raiders take on the Miami Dolphins in their season opener. What questions will be answered for them as a squad?

May 20, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warms up during organized team activities at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders' fourth-year tight end is expected to be the starter, with star Brock Bowers unlikely to be available. In a contract year, it is time to make the most of an opportunity.

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Raiders Extend TE Michael Mayer: Why It’s a Gigantic Deal

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