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Andy Dalton takes over at QB as winless Panthers visit the Raiders
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Panthers coach Dave Canales decided to bench Bryce Young this week in favor of Andy Dalton, the point spread at BetMGM Sportsbook immediately dropped from 7 points to 5 1/2 in favor of the Raiders. History shows Dalton should give Carolina an excellent chance...
A rough Sunday for some of the NFL's best teams in 2023 led to the three biggest upsets: Analysis
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ It was a rough Sunday for some of the NFL’s best teams in 2023. The 49ers were stymied by the Vikings on the road. The Cowboys got...
Winless Ravens will try to 'find their mojo' again after their first 0-2 start since 2015
BALTIMORE (AP) — The last time the Baltimore Ravens lost their first two games, they stumbled all the way to the finish. Although the current squad seemingly has more talent than that 2015 team, it's off to an identical start. How these Ravens end up depends on their...
Gardner Minshew rallies Raiders past Ravens 26-23 with 3 fourth-quarter scoring drives
BALTIMORE (AP) — Gardner Minshew and the Raiders brushed aside years of frustration and criticism with a memorable performance on a splendid afternoon for underdogs. Minshew led three scoring drives in the fourth quarter, Daniel Carlson kicked a go-ahead 38-yard field goal with 27...
Injuries to Bosa, Gilman, could pose challenges for defensive depth of Chargers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Jesse Minter has made one thing clear in his first season as the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive coordinator — the more players that can get snaps, the better it will be for his unit. Injuries to two key starters could test Minter’s depth heading into...
Pierce's decision-making shows his faith in Raiders' run game was lacking on Sunday
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When Raiders coach Antonio Pierce twice opted to pass up going for it on fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter Sunday, those decisions spoke to more than his penchant as someone wanting to play it safe. It also spoke to how little faith he had in Las Vegas' run...
J.K. Dobbins rushes for 135 yards as the Chargers beat the Raiders 22-10 in Jim Harbaugh's debut
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — J.K. Dobbins had some of his biggest games in college against Jim Harbaugh. On Sunday, Dobbins helped give Harbaugh a victory in his return to the NFL sidelines. Dobbins rushed for 135 yards on 10 carries, including a 12-yard touchdown in the...
Harbaugh's Chargers host Pierce's Raiders as AFC West rivals start new eras
Las Vegas (8-9) at Los Angeles Chargers (5-12) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 3. Series record: Raiders lead 68-58-2. Last meeting: Raiders beat Chargers 63-21 on Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. Raiders...
Mahomes and the Chiefs are seeking another AFC West title and an unprecedented Super Bowl 3-peat
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the AFC West since two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes was still slinging it at Texas Tech. They've won the division every year since 2016. What the back-to-back Super Bowl champs are really out to accomplish this season, though, is something that's never...
Pressure on Gardner Minshew to help Raiders overcome low expectations
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (8-9) EXPECTATIONS: Antonio Pierce gave the team a jolt of energy when he replaced coach Josh McDaniels at midseason on an interim basis, and the Raiders went 5-4 after that. Now that Pierce is the full-time coach, the burden is on him to prove experts wrong that...