Raina Rutschka, Author at Las Vegas Chronicle

Raiders continue to face challenges as they come off bye week

The Las Vegas Raiders return from their bye week in first place in the AFC West but face a mountain of adversity as they return to action.

Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III appeared in court today following a felony charge of DUI resulting in death.

With the Raiders on bye and in first place in the AFC West, the Chargers, Broncos and Chiefs, all have home games in Week 8.

As the Raiders enter their bye week, here’s a look at the team’s injured reserve situation, as well as who could be back soon for the team.

Raiders DE Yannick Ngakoue has been named Week 7 AFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Las Vegas Chronicle - Raiders DT Solomon Thomas has big a huge inspiration both on and off the field.

The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22 in convincing fashion Sunday. QB Derek Carr was 31/34 passing for 323 yards, 2 TDs, and an INT.

The Raiders take on the Eagles in a week 7 showdown that might be the biggest games of the season for both teams.

Through six weeks of football, Raiders DE Maxx Crosby has emerged as the one of the NFL’s best pass rushers.

The Raiders head to Denver to take on the Broncos in Week 6. Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia will make his head coaching debut.