Dave Ziegler, general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders, hasn’t been afraid to trade players from the previous regime. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, today’s victim was Johnathan Hankins, who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a draft pick. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network confirmed that the Cowboys will send […]
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After a heartbreaking defeat two weeks ago, the Las Vegas Raiders were finally back in action this week. At home against the Houston Texans, Las Vegas was faced with a must-win game. With the Texans possessing just one win thus far, this was the perfect game for the team to get it right. While the
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The Las Vegas Raiders have won two of their last three games. Their rushing attack, which has been led by Josh Jacobs and gained 531 yards over that span, has been a major factor in this. Although Jacobs and the offensive line deserve credit, head coach Josh McDaniels recently expanded on that. In particular, he
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Despite being 2-4, the Las Vegas Raiders are trending upward right now. On top of that, Josh Jacobs’s trajectory has also caught the attention of the NFL. Despite a slow start against the Houston Texans, Josh McDaniels’ offense came alive on Sunday. Without getting ahead of ourselves, is it too soon to proclaim that the
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A rare feat was accomplished by the Las Vegas Raiders following the bye week; they won. In the last 20 seasons, the Raiders were 4-16 following a bye week, so that was a surprise in the big victory against the Houston Texans. The game was a breath of fresh air for the fan base, as
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Have the Las Vegas Raiders found a cure for their red zone woes? If we’re judging by Sunday’s win over the Houston Texans, it’s possible. Until opposing teams commit to stopping Josh Jacobs, the Raiders need to stick with Jacobs in the red zone. Josh McDaniels’ ability to make in-game adjustments when it mattered most
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We’re back from the bye week with more knee-jerk reactions! After three ugly quarters, Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders exploded in the fourth to run away with a 38-20 win over the Houston Texans. Raiders Week 7: 3 Observations Now That Las Vegas Is 2-4 Josh Jacobs Is That Guy Another week, another
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I still distinctly remember editors’ rolling their eyes when reading the hackneyed phrase “a tale of two halves.” It’s something I grew weary of too, when I became a sports editor. But as overused as that phrase is, the game of football remains tried and true to timeworn phrases. The Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-20 victory
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been carrying Josh McDaniels’ offense the last few weeks, a saving grace so far in a 2-4 season. Looking back in the offseason, it’s rather fascinating what took place with regard to the Raiders’ offense. Derek Carr, Hunter Renfrow, and Darren Waller all received new deals. Meanwhile,
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The Las Vegas Raiders are capitalizing on the imposing run game led by Josh Jacobs. Most recently, they rode it to their second victory of the season, bringing them two games closer to getting back to .500 on the year. Jacobs’s fiery running as of late has made him one of the key cogs in
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