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Matt Gay Matt Gay Perfect day in win
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 10:32 PM
Gay made all three of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints.
Analysis: The kicker hit field goals from 41, 37 and 25 yards out, respectively, helping the Raiders light up the scoreboard. Gay has yet to miss this season, and the 3-0 Raiders have scored at least 26 points in every game. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Finds end zone in Bowers' return
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 7:55 PM
Mayer caught all three of his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Brock Bowers made his season debut after recovering from minor knee surgery and made an immediate statement with a 10-116-1 line on 13 targets, but Mayer didn't vanish completely from the game plan as a receiver and hauled in his first score of the year in the second quarter. The three targets were still a season low for Mayer, after he compiled a 9-55-0 line on 11 looks from Kirk Cousins during Bowers' absence. As long as Bowers remains healthy, Mayer will struggle to make a consistent impact. |
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Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Tosses three TDs in another Vegas win
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 7:48 PM
Cousins completed 22 of 33 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints. He added three rushing yards on three carries.
Analysis: The veteran QB got his first chance to work with Brock Bowers, but it was Michael Mayer and Cody White who were on the other end of Cousins' first two TDs of the afternoon, before he connected with his superstar tight end for a four-yard score in the fourth quarter that provided the game-winning points. Cousins has led the Raiders to a stunning 3-0 record to begin the season, completing 67.4 percent (62-for-92) of his passes for 661 yards with a 9:3 TD:INT, and 2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza could be waiting a while before he gets a chance to make his first NFL start. Cousins will face a much tougher test in Week 4 at home against Kansas City. |
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Ashton Jeanty Ashton Jeanty Busy again in Week 3 win
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 7:39 PM
Jeanty carried the ball 19 times for 56 yards and caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints.
Analysis: The second-year back topped 20 touches for a third straight game to begin the season as he settles into a bell-cow role for the Raiders. Jeanty is still looking for his first rushing touchdown of 2026, but he did haul in two TD passes from Kirk Cousins back in Week 1, and through three contests he's amassed 206 rushing yards to go along with his 13-97-2 receiving line on 16 targets. While his yardage has been strong, however, Jeanty's 3.3 YPC leaves a lot to be desired. He may need to be more efficient with his volume in Week 4 at home against Kansas City. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Makes immediate impact in season debut
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 7:34 PM
Bowers caught 10 of 13 targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Making his season debut after minor knee surgery cost him the first two contests, Bowers immediately stepped back into his role as the Raiders' top pass catcher, leading the team in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The star tight end's last catch was his biggest, as he connected with Kirk Cousins for a four-yard TD in the fourth quarter that proved to be the game-winning score. Bowers is clearly fully recovered from his surgery, and he'll be a key part of the Las Vegas offense once again in Week 4 at home against Kansas City. |
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Questionable to return
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 6:40 PM
Powers-Johnson (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.
Analysis: Powers-Johnson is being evaluated by medical staff late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Caleb Rogers figures to be the next man up at right guard if Powers-Johnson is unable to return. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech IR stint expected
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 6:09 PM
Bech suffered a broken forearm in Sunday's game against the Saints and is expected to go on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Bech's broken forearm isn't expected to be season-ending, but the wide receiver will face an absence of at least four weeks if he's placed on injured reserve, which would require an official transaction from the Raiders. He didn't record a catch Sunday prior to being ruled out against the Saints. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Injures forearm in Week 3
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:15 PM
Bech (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Analysis: Bech wasn't targeted prior to being ruled out early in the second half. The next chance for the 2025 second-round pick to take the field will be Vegas' Week 4 home game against the Chiefs. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Back to No. 2 role Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 2:51 PM
Mayer is projected to return to a No. 2 role in Sunday's game against the Saints due to Brock Bowers (knee) being ruled active for the contest.
Analysis: Mayer filled in for his star teammate over the first two games of the season, serving as a solid complementary option for Kirk Cousins while generating a 9-55-0 line on 11 targets. However, Bowers' availability Sunday naturally relegates Mayer back to his customary backup role, one in which he may find targets hard to come by against New Orleans. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Active as expected Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM
Bowers (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Saints.
Analysis: Reports earlier in the day indicated Bowers was in line to make his 2026 season debut Sunday, and that has now been made official. The star tight end practiced in limited fashion in each of the first two days of Week 3 prep before sitting out Friday's session, which was labeled as a pre-planned absence by head coach Klint Kubiak. With Bowers ready to roll for the first time in the new campaign and no reports about him being on a snap limit, Michael Mayer appears set to return to a true No. 2 role, while fewer targets figure to be available for the likes of wideouts Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor and Jack Bech. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers In line to play Sunday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 6:28 AM
Bowers (knee), who is listed as questionable for Week 3, is expected to make his season debut Sunday at New Orleans, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Bowers underwent a meniscus trim on his left knee on Sept. 8 that sidelined him for the first two games of the season, and he then followed up back-to-back limited sessions to kick off Week 3 prep before sitting out Friday, which head coach Klint Kubiak chalked up as a planned absence, per Sam Warren of The Athletic. Listed as questionable ahead of the weekend, Bowers now is poised to return to action Sunday, "barring a surprise," according to Fowler. |
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Cody White Cody White Returns to active roster
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 3:38 PM
The Raiders elevated White from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
Analysis: The Raiders have elected to utilize White's last practice squad elevation, allowing the team to carry the wide receiver into game day for each of the first three weeks of the regular season. White caught two touchdowns on two targets for a total of 24 yards in the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Chargers, leaving a strong impression in his seven offensive snaps. The 27-year-old also provides strong value on special teams, making it likely White will be first in line for a 53-man roster spot if one were to open up. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Ruled out with personal issue
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 2:51 PM
O'Connell (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: O'Connell is in the midst of an ongoing personal matter that will have him sidelined for consecutive weeks. It remains to be seen how much longer the reserve quarterback will be out. Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza will once again likely be the only two active quarterbacks on game day. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell Questionable for Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:56 PM
O'Connell (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: O'Connell wasn't available against the Chargers in Week 2, and he was absent from all three practices during Week 3 prep while attending to a personal matter. He hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game in New Orleans, but if isn't cleared to play, then Fernando Mendoza would be the lone backup to Kirk Cousins. |
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Ruled out for Week 3
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 4:53 PM
Stukes (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stukes was a DNP all week while in the league's concussion protocol, which he entered during the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Chargers. The rookie second-rounder's next chance to play is Week 4 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 4, though a return to practice (in at least a limited capacity) would be an indication that Stukes is progressing through the league's protocol. Isaiah Pola-Mao should start at safety next to Jeremy Chinn for as long as Stukes is sidelined. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Listed as questionable for Sunday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 1:54 PM
Bowers (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, with head coach Klint Kubiak telling reporters that the tight end's absence from Friday's practice was planned, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: An absence from Friday's practice doesn't seem like the best sign, even with Kubiak downplaying it and essentially maintaining the positivity he's conveyed throughout the week. The Raiders presumably are aware that the mixed signals could be an annoyance for their opponent's defensive gameplanning. It's also a potential issue for fantasy managers ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff in New Orleans this Sunday, though Kubiak did mention Friday that Bowers won't go through a pregame workout to determine his status. It sounds like the Raiders will make a decision before Sunday, if they haven't already, but they may want to keep it close to the vest until gameday. |
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Brock Bowers Brock Bowers Misses open portion of practice Friday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 12:39 PM
Bowers (knee) was not seen during the open portion of Friday's practice after being listed as a limited participant the previous two days, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: With Bowers having logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, his absence from the open portion of Friday's session is sure to raise eyebrows. He could still appear later and manage limited participation again, but his fantasy managers should at least be thinking about a Plan B at tight end, if they weren't already. |
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Dareke Young Dareke Young Full participant Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:40 PM
Young (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: The wide receiver exited Sunday's win over the Chargers during the second half and opened the practice week with a limited session Wednesday. Young should be on track to play Sunday at New Orleans now that he's back, but his role will likely remain split between special teams and offense, as he has logged 31 snaps on special teams and 22 on offense so far this season. |
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Practices in full
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:30 PM
Porter (foot) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: The cornerback was limited in Wednesday's session. Porter missed the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Chargers with the foot injury, but now that he's logged a full practice, he should be on track to play Sunday at New Orleans. Porter played on 45 defensive snaps in Week 1 and broke up two passes. |
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Full participant Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:24 PM
Dean (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Analysis: The inside linebacker was limited to open the practice week Wednesday. Now that he's back, Dean should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Saints. He has recorded 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles through two contests. |
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