Viva Las Raiders!

This one is a gut-punch. We're breaking down the Las Vegas Raiders' agonising 30-29  overtime  loss to the Jaguars, starting with the biggest decision of the game: Pete Carroll's aggressive "Always Compete" call to go for two and the win. Was it the right move or a reckless gamble? While the offense finally found its rhythm, the defense regressed as the game went on—can this team win wit...

Raider Nation, this is the nadir. This week on Viva las Raiders, we confront the 31-0 humiliation against the Kansas City Chiefs. With just 96 total yards and 3 first downs, we discuss how this historic loss marks a 20-year low point for the franchise. The team is 2-5 and ravaged by injuries to stars like Brock Bowers and Maxx Crosby. Mark Davis is preaching patience for his Head Coach and GM, but...

The Raiders are back in the win column! In this Week 6 review, we break down the crucial 20-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans that snapped the losing streak. We dive deep into the defense's dominant performance, led by Maxx Crosby and Devin White, and analyse Chip Kelly's adaptive offensive game plan featuring rookie Ashton Jeanty and the returning Michael Mayer. Plus, we discuss Geno Smith's o...

The Las Vegas Raiders hit rock bottom with a humiliating 40-6 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts. In this episode, we break down the complete team collapse and ask the tough questions: Is Pete Carroll's process failing? Is it time to bench Geno Smith? We analyse the front office's decisions, the Pratt release rumours, and the fantastic play of rookie Ashton Jeanty. Plus, get a full AFC West ro...

Recapping the Las Vegas Raiders' Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears. The Raiders suffer a Week 4 heartbreaker to the Chicago Bears, losing on a last-second blocked field goal. We break down the encouraging signs from a "new team," including Ashton Jeanty's breakout three-touchdown performance and an improved O-line. We also discuss why it's not time to panic about Geno Smith despite h...

It was a tough pill to swallow in Week 3, but was the 41-24 loss to the Washington Commanders a disaster or a necessary growing pain? This week on Viva las Raiders, we break down the frustrating loss, echoing Pete Carroll's message that this is a 'new team' learning hard lessons. We dive deep into the offensive line struggles and how they impacted Ashton Jeanty, but also highlight the silver linin...

This week on Viva Las Raiders, we break down the tough 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. We go beyond the box score to discuss Geno Smith's performance, explaining why the stats don't show the full picture of him taking shots downfield. We celebrate the shining Silver & Black defense that kept the team in the fight, holding the Chargers to just three points in the second half. P...

Join us for the season premiere of Viva Las Raiders as we break down the Las Vegas Raiders' gritty 20-13 Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. We dive into the standout performances from Geno Smith and rookie sensation Brock Bowers, and analyze the defensive dominance that secured the win. We also discuss the shocking news of Amari Cooper's sudden retirement and what it means for the Raide...

The 2025 NFL season is here! Join the  Viva las Raiders  podcast for a full season preview. We're breaking down the blockbuster signing of  Amari Cooper  and how he changes the offense. We'll also analyze the key players who made the practice squad and the biggest weakness on the roster: the defensive backfield. Plus, get our official game-by-game record prediction and a detail...

After a disappointing first outing, the Raiders showed they can learn from their mistakes. From Maxx Crosby's relentless motor to Ashton Jeanty's powerful runs, a few Raiders stood out in preseason game 2. We're breaking down the visible improvements in tackling and team chemistry. But as we celebrate the progress of the offense and special teams, we're also getting serious about the defensive bac...

As we reach the first preseason game we look back at the Las Vegas Raiders offseason and use it to piece together the condition that the team are in now heading into the first preseason game. We discuss the latest from training camp including the O-line shuffling, the standout performers and an injury that could be significant. We identify a potentially key free agent that John Spytek should targe...

The wait is over, Raider Nation! Las Vegas Raiders football is officially back in Henderson as Training Camp kicks off. This week on Viva Las Raiders, we're flipping to the other side of the ball for a complete defensive deep dive. Join us as we break down Patrick Graham's unit, position-by-position: Can a healthy D-Line featuring Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins become one of the NFL's most domi...

The offseason is heating up, and the Las Vegas Raiders are entering a brand new era! This week on Viva Las Raiders, we're diving headfirst into the biggest changes for the Silver and Black as we get closer to training camp. We break down the new leadership of Head Coach Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek and what their vision means for the team. Join us as we analyse the completely re-tooled offence,...

On this week's episode, we break down all the news from the Las Vegas Raiders training camp. Who is standing out? Who is making a second-year leap? Who will be the week one starters? We also discuss the Raiders' new addition to the linebacker group, Germaine Pratt and how he fits in with the defence. Finally, we discuss the need for a new cornerback and who the candidates may be. Please send any q...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss the first week of the Las Vegas Raiders OTAs. From the schemes on show, to standout players and rookies stepping up, we update you on all you need to know from inside the camp. We also talk about two media narratives that should be ignored before finally discussing the post-June 1st cuts and the player that is being heavily linked with the Raiders....

On this week's episode, we discuss the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 schedule. We look at when the games are, the momentum that could give the team and where we could find wins versus losses. We take a look at the linebacker group and isolate another position that is lacking one clear role. Finally, we analyse the offence and look at what the floor for this unit could be in 2025. Please send any questio...

On this week's episode, we are digesting the Las Vegas Raiders draft and trying see where it fits in with the team. To do this we start by managing our own expectations and then analyse the depth chart to see where each player fits. We also look ahead to our opponents and talk about the schedule for the season ahead. Finally, we look at the impending rookie mini-camp and signals we should look for...

On today's episode, we discuss the Las Vegas Raiders selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. From perfectly executed trades down, to best player available selections and high potential rookies we look at each pick and how they help the team. We also talk about how other teams and media view the Raiders draft and which selections we think will have the biggest impact on the season. Please send any questi...

Today's episode discusses the Las Vegas Raiders' selection of the best running back in the class, Ashton Jeanty. We discuss why he was the perfect pick for the Raiders, why they did not take a tackle and why his linking with Chip Kelly will be dangerous for the league. We also talked about the other AFC West draft selections and touched on the best players still available and who the team will tak...

On this week's episode of the show, we have been reading the tea leaves and have concluded that the Las Vegas Raiders will not draft Ashton Jeanty. Instead, they are set to draft an elite prospect with the sixth pick, and we explain why this is actually a better decision for the team going forward. We also outline the next four rounds and the scenarios that we expect to come when the Raiders are o...

On this week's episode, we complete three mock drafts on three different sites as we look at the scenarios that the Las Vegas Raiders may be presented with when they are on the clock. From blue-chip talents and key positions of need to possible draft-day trades, we identify the choices that John Spytek will be presented with when the first round of the draft begins. With so much talent, we identif...

On this week's episode, we discuss Geno Smith's contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders. We compare it to other QBs around the NFL and how it makes us more competitive than we thought. We also take a look at different mock drafts, who they predict the Raiders will select in the first three rounds of the drafts, and the implications of each pick in future rounds. Send any questions or opinion...

On this week's episode, we discuss the Las Vegas Raiders signing of Superbowl winning linebacker Devin White. We talk about GM John Spytek's visit to Ashton Jeanty's pro day, his interview with Raiders media and why his past shows us the Raiders' future. Finally, we profile multiple players the Raiders could be eyeing in the second and third round of the draft just four weeks away! Send any questi...

On today's episode, we discuss the free agent signing of Raheem Mostert for the Las Vegas Raiders. We talk about the hole at wide receiver and if the team should trade for George Pickens. We are still waiting for the Geno Smith contract but talk about the value he has already added as well as the Tom Brady effect on this off-season. Finally, we profile 6 players the Raiders could add in the draft...

As the new league year begins we talk about the signings for the Las Vegas Raiders and how they will impact the 2025 season. We discuss the players that the Raiders have lost to other teams and where they have or will be replaced. We identify the needs the team still has on the roster and profile a few options before finally explaining why new GM John Spytek has approached the signing period in th...