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Past 7 daysRaiders Week 5 injury updates: Powers-Johnson, Nailor, Thornton
Oct 8C Jackson Powers-Johnson is 'on the mend' and expected to practice this week; WR Jalen Nailor remains in concussion protocol; Dont'e Thornton Jr. remains on IR with no firm return date.
Raiders look to fix run game before Week 5 at New England
Oct 8After rushing for just 72 yards in a 30-27 loss to Kansas City, coach Klint Kubiak took responsibility for Las Vegas's ground-game struggles ahead of facing a Patriots defense allowing 4.4 yards per carry.
Speculation: Raiders could pursue a 'big-fish' receiver if they stay in contention
Oct 8A fan-analysis site suggests Las Vegas could pursue Justin Jefferson, Garrett Wilson or Nico Collins as trade targets if the team remains competitive. Labeled speculation.
Raiders suffer first loss of season, fall 30-27 to Chiefs
Oct 7Las Vegas's comeback bid died on a failed fourth-down conversion and a lost kickoff fumble; Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards and 2 touchdowns in the loss that dropped the Raiders to 3-1.
Raiders' Week 5 injury picture: Nailor in concussion protocol
Oct 7WR Jalen Nailor entered concussion protocol after Sunday's loss to Kansas City; OL Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected back at practice, and DE Dont'e Thornton Jr. remains on IR with the staff optimistic about an eventual return.
Despite the loss, Raiders earn new respect around the league
Oct 7National voices including Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes praised Las Vegas's showing in defeat, a marked shift in how the 3-1 Raiders are being perceived around the NFL.
Raiders' unbeaten start ends in Chiefs shootout, fall to 3-1
Oct 6Las Vegas lost 30-27 at home as its run defense -- previously stout in the 4th quarter -- allowed 177 rushing yards to Kansas City's Kenneth Walker III. DC Rob Leonard took responsibility postgame. Next up: New England.
Raiders' unbeaten start ends in 30-27 loss to Chiefs
Oct 5A fourth-down gamble by coach Klint Kubiak came up just short; Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns, including a two-point conversion, in a game Las Vegas led late.
Jackson Powers-Johnson out, Aidan O'Connell questionable for Chiefs showdown
Oct 4The Raiders will be without starting guard Jackson Powers-Johnson for their biggest game of the season so far.
DJ Glaze's breakout pass-protection season buoys Raiders' 3-0 start
Oct 4Right tackle DJ Glaze has gone from allowing 10 sacks last year to a top-10 NFL pass-block win rate under a new offensive line coach.
Kirk Cousins silences 'placeholder' talk with 9 TDs, 107.2 rating through 3 games
Oct 4Cousins has tied for the NFL lead in touchdown passes as the Raiders enter Sunday's showdown unbeaten.
Kubiak credits defense's fourth-quarter turnovers for Raiders' resiliency in Saints comeback
Oct 4First-year coach Klint Kubiak framed the come-from-behind win over New Orleans as proof of team character ahead of Sunday's marquee divisional test.
Undefeated Raiders face 'biggest test yet' in Chiefs showdown at Allegiant
Oct 4Local coverage frames Sunday's game as the season's definitive early measuring stick, with both teams entering at 3-0.
Raiders' scouting outlook names outside WR/RB options as Jeanty's efficiency dips
Oct 3A roster-direction piece floats names like Brian Thomas Jr. and Chris Godwin as Ashton Jeanty's per-carry average has dropped over his last two games, ahead of Sunday's unbeaten showdown at Kansas City.
Raiders enter unbeaten Chiefs showdown banged up at guard and running back
Oct 2Starting RG Jackson Powers-Johnson is dealing with a groin issue and RB Ashton Jeanty looks less explosive than Week 1, while Kansas City is largely healthy for Sunday's 3-0 vs. 3-0 game.
Raiders' shaky run defense braces for coach Klint Kubiak's old pupil Kenneth Walker III
Oct 2Las Vegas has allowed 4.5 yards per carry and missed 11 tackles through three games; Kubiak coached Walker to his best season in Seattle in 2025.
Kirk Cousins silences 'placeholder' talk, ties for the NFL TD-pass lead entering Chiefs game
Oct 2Cousins has thrown 9 TD passes through three games with a 107.2 rating as Las Vegas enters its first true measuring-stick game at 3-0.
Storylines
- Las Vegas's run game (worst in the NFL in yards per carry) is the fix-it priority before New England.Oct 8
- Jalen Nailor's concussion-protocol status is the injury to watch this week.Oct 8
- A first loss hasn't dented the league's new respect for a 3-1 Raiders team.Oct 7
- Jalen Nailor's concussion protocol is the injury to track into New England week.Oct 7
- Can the Raiders' run defense bounce back after its first real crack of the season?Oct 6
- Raiders' first loss puts a spotlight on fourth-down decision-making under Klint Kubiak.Oct 5
- Maxx Crosby's pressure production remains a bright spot on an otherwise even football team.Oct 5
- Las Vegas' 3-0 start faces its sternest test yet at home against Kansas City.Oct 4
- Ashton Jeanty's dip in per-carry average has fueled outside speculation about Las Vegas' backfield and receiver needs.Oct 3
- Raiders' first true measuring-stick game of the season against Kansas CityOct 2
- Kirk Cousins silencing doubts about his role as a bridge quarterbackOct 2