December 24th, 2016. The Las Vegas Raiders were steamrolling the NFL with a potent offense and an opportunistic defense. Derek Carr was playing lights-out heading into a showdown with the Indianapolis Colts, a tune-up for the inevitable playoff run that came ahead. Raider Nation doesn’t need a reminder of that day. Or the five long […]
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Earlier today, the Silver and Black lost a fan favorite and camp standout in linebacker Javin White. He was signed to the New York Jets’ practice squad, leaving the Raiders’ linebacker core slightly thin. Javin White went undrafted in last year’s draft, and this season he totaled three solo tackles and one tackle for a
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It’s Week 17 and COVID has wreaked havoc on the Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL. The Raiders have now placed 13 players on the COVID-19 reserve list in the last week, including nine defensive players and star tight end Darren Waller. Waller was set to return to practice in a limited capacity today for
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Today, Raider Nation mourns the loss of an icon, a man synonymous with the game of football, a man symbolic of the Raiders organization as much as Al Davis and the nameless eye-patched man on the Raider shield. John Madden has left us to call the great football game in the sky, and he has
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The Las Vegas Raiders came away with another victory on Sunday over divisional rivals, the Denver Broncos. The Silver and Black are itching a bit closer to clinching a playoff birth. Nevertheless, there are a few red flags that are huge concerns and must be addressed next week. Concern No. 1: The Offensive Line In
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is in his eighth season in the NFL, and a recent quote after a victory over the Denver Broncos has many questioning its meaning. More importantly, should there be any concern regarding his future? The Raiders defeated the Broncos in Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, helping to essentially keep the
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The Las Vegas Raiders family and Raider Nation have lost legendary coach John Madden. The Raiders have lost one of their most iconic and important members. The 85-year-old Madden died unexpectedly earlier today. The organization released a statement following his passing, citing his importance on and off the field, not just for the Raiders, but
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Raider Nation! Welcome back to the Ramble, one of our earliest contributors, Ray Aspuria. His work has been featured on several platforms, including Silver and Black Pride and Raiders Snake Pit. In his first piece back, he brings back Aspuria’s Assertions. Not gonna lie, Josh Jacobs’ ball security was hella wishy washy when he held
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The Las Vegas Raiders took down a division rival, the Denver Broncos, to stay alive in the playoff race. The driving force behind the victory came primarily from a staunch defensive effort but also from a player who finally broke through. Josh Jacobs resurgence If there was a wager on when Josh Jacobs would surpass
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With their playoff hopes on the line, the Las Vegas Raiders faced the division rival Denver Broncos. Here is how the Las Vegas passing offense fared. Renewing Acquaintances As division rivals, these two teams are very familiar with each other and have already faced off in 2021. In that game, the Raiders’ passing game was
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