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After missing the cut the past three seasons, Derek Carr has returned to the NFL Top 100 players for 2022. At halftime of the Raiders vs Vikings, NFL media announced that Carr has come in at number 65 among his peers, while Vikings starting QB Kirk Cousins made the cut as well at number 99. Most rankings have Carr around 12 overall at his position, just ahead of the likes of … [Read more...] about Raiders QB Derek Carr lands at No. 65 in NFL Top 100 players for 2022

The Raiders have completed their second preseason game of the year, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. But much like in the Hall of Fame game, most of the key starters did not play for the Raiders. That includes the likes of Derek Carr, Davante Adams, Darren Waller, etc. One of the main differences in this game was that Josh Jacobs did not play in this contest. Instead, it was … [Read more...] about Raiders defeat Vikings in second preseason game, 26-20

It’s early, but thus far, all Josh McDaniels’ Raiders do is win. Las Vegas won their second preseason game of the year in as many tries, beating the Vikings, 26-20, at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. The Raiders didn’t dominate as they did in the Hall of Fame Game, but they led all afternoon long. But McDaniels clearly has a lot of work to do. After the Raiders held the Vikings to … [Read more...] about Raiders winners and losers in 26-20 preseason victory vs Vikings

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Shortly the Raiders and Vikings will kick off for their preseason matchup. From the sounds of it, we won’t see much in the way of sure starters again, which is fine, because what we want to see are guys trying to prove they belong. Here are five of those players to keep an eye on today. T Thayer Munford The rookie seventh round pick has been the talk of camp of late. Mainly … [Read more...] about 5 Raiders to watch in preseason matchup with Vikings

After seeing his snaps increase in practice this week with the injury to Brandon Parker, rookie seventh round pick Thayer Munford got the start at right tackle for the Raiders in their second preseason game vs the Vikings Sunday. It was becoming pretty clear that Munford was going to see a lot of snaps in this game, but the question was whether he would be the first on the … [Read more...] about Thayer Munford gets the start at right tackle for Raiders vs Vikings

Jarrett Stidham would like you to know that he was once considered a dual threat quarterback. And through two preseason games, he’s doing a fine job of proving that. After surprising a few people by rushing for a touchdown in the Hall of Fame game, he showed that was no fluke by doing it again in the Raiders’ second preseason game against the Vikings today. Stidham for … [Read more...] about Watch: Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham gets 2nd rushing TD of preseason

While overall, the AFC West is a very competitive division this year, it is especially true when looking at the pass rush. Namely at the top with the Raiders and Chargers boasting of possibly the league’s top pass rush duos. 1. Raiders – Maxx Crosby, Chandler Jones It’s no small thing that the Raiders top the division at this position considering how strong the position is … [Read more...] about Ranking the AFC West edge rush duos

Next man up sometimes means someone not on the roster currently. And it’s important to keep a full camp roster. Friday the Raiders place CB Cre’Von LeBlanc on injured reserve and replaced him with free agent Nate Brooks. Brooks was most recently with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released three days ago on August 9th, which means the Raiders scooped him up not long after he … [Read more...] about Raiders add free agent CB Nate Brooks, lose CB Cre'Von LeBlanc to injured reserve