A brand-new era is officially underway in Sin City! With Klint Kubiak taking over as head coach, the Silver and Black have made major waves in the offseason to build a playoff-ready roster. In this comprehensive 2026-27 Las Vegas Raiders Season Preview, we break down the high-profile offensive additions, a terrifying defense, and give casual fans the ultimate guide to the team's postseason ceiling.
The Offense: Kirk Cousins & The Playmakers: The Raiders' offense has a completely new look. We analyze the impact of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins stepping under center to bring stability to the passing game, as he tries to keep Fernando Mendoza on the bench. We discuss how Cousins will utilize the dynamic, versatile tight end duo of Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, and what kind of numbers we can expect from speedy wideout Tre Tucker. Plus, we look at the hype surrounding second year running back Ashton Jeanty as he looks to dominate the ground game.
The Defense: Crosby's Crew & The Trench Warfare: On the defensive side, the blueprint is simple: destroy the pocket. We look at how defensive coordinator Rob Leonard plans to unleash superstar edge-rusher Maxx Crosby and Kwity Paye to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. We also examine a retooled secondary led by Eric Stokes and Jeremy Chinn to see if this unit has what it takes to shut down the high-flying passing games of the AFC West.
Game-by-Game Schedule Projections: Finally, we pull out the regular-season calendar and map out our official win-loss predictions. We break down the toughest divisional matchups against the Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, and debate if Las Vegas can compete this season.
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