Raiders star receiver Davante Adams is getting the extra defensive attention to which he has grown accustomed, but he knows he still must find a way to get open.
Adam Hill
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After serving as sports editor of both the Silverado Star and UNLV Rebel Yell, the Detroit native remained in Las Vegas and embarked on his professional journalism career at the Review-Journal in 2002. He has covered mixed martial arts and prep sports while helping coordinate online and social media coverage for nearly every major sporting event to come through the valley.
The Raiders defense was torched early by the Tennessee Titans, and the offense couldn’t made plays when it had a chance to rally as the team fell to 0-3.
Josh Jacobs, the Raiders’ leading rusher, did not practice Thursday or Friday and wasn’t on the team plane when it departed for Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday afternoon.
The seven Raiders players who make more than $15 million a season will be expected to shoulder a heavy burden. That list starts with quarterback Derek Carr.
The Vegas Nation staff predicts whether Derrick Henry and Josh Jacobs will exceed their projections, along with picks on Davante Adams, Darren Waller and Ryan Tannehill.
A look at some players that fantasy football managers should buy or sell before Sunday’s Week 3 matchup between the Raiders and Tennessee Titans.
The Raiders started the season by giving themselves a chance to win against the Chargers, then dominated the Cardinals for three quarters before losing in overtime.
Two Raiders starters — wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and linebacker Denzel Perryman — were listed as out Friday for Sunday’s game at the Tennessee Titans.
Titans star running back Derrick Henry has rushed for only 107 yards on 34 carries in the first two games, but the Raiders are fully aware of what he’s capable of doing.
Raiders offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor appreciated the concern from his teammates and friends over the death of Queen Elizabeth but found it a bit absurd.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller took a moment from his spot on the stage at the Aces’ WNBA championship parade to ponder what the future could hold for his team.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray still questions what led to a fan hitting him in the face after Sunday’s win over the Raiders, but he seems ready to move on.
Cardinals defensive back Byron Murphy Jr. said he’s glad he didn’t see Kyler Murray get hit in the face Sunday at Allegiant Stadium because the situation might have escalated.
The third-year cornerback was able to take home a souvenir and a special moment despite the Raiders’ collapse on Sunday against the Cardinals.
Attorneys for the former Raiders’ first-round pick, who faces several felony counts stemming from a fatal crash, say the video was filmed before the crash.
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