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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller looks on before playing the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. For Waller, the hardest part about his five-week absence for injuries and COVID-19 was not the rehabilitation or the inability to play in crucial games down the stretch for his team. It was all the idle time that was hardest to navigate for a player who battles daily to remain sober after nearly throwing away his career because of drugs and alcohol. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
TE Darren Waller returns to provide boost for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) runs off the field after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carr's knack for game-winning drives has Raiders in hunt

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 07, 2022 02:33 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs against Washington Football Team outside linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Third-down woes continue to haunt Raiders in critical losses

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 05, 2021 09:05 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Jackson and Carr have found rhythm in time for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 02, 2021 09:03 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) breaks a tackle by New York Giants' Adoree' Jackson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Raiders need running game to balance offense vs Chiefs

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 12, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) makes a catch against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Steven Nelson (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Jones' wide receiver role expands to starter for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 05, 2021 02:03 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) celebrates after blocking a pass attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders beat Philly, 33-22, in second game under Bisaccia

W.g. Ramirez Oct. 24, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Chicago Bears inside linebacker Alec Ogletree (44) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kenyan Drake provides dual-threat opportunities for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 21, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator and acting head coach Vance Joseph looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Fill-ins lead first-place, unrattled Cards & Raiders to wins

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 19, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders galvanized by Jon Gruden's downfall

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 17, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders begin post-Jon Gruden era with 34-24 win at Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 17, 2021 07:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan passes the ball as he waits for the start of the team's first football practice after a bye week in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos will honor Shanahan, the winningest coach in the team's history, by including his name in the Ring of Fame during a halftime ceremony Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pats-Cowboys becomes NFL's 10th OT game

Oct. 17, 2021 09:20 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr speaks during a press conference after NFL football practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive plays

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 14, 2021 10:28 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr speaks during a press conference after NFL football practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Broncos are expecting same old Raiders even without Gruden

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 14, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio meets with reporters following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Raiders begin picking up the pieces with trip to Denver

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2020, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a pass before running it in for a touchdown, next to Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) during an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Waller is a key part of the Raiders' offense that will take on the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Waller went from Ravens practice squad to Raiders star

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2021 12:57 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig makes a catch during an NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders rookies not only ones with something to prove

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 27, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) makes a catch against Seattle Seahawks defensive end Alton Robinson (98) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Gruden doesn't want anyone forgetting about WR Zay Jones

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 16, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable, second right, directs his players to run drills during an NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders' rebuilt offensive line coming together in camp

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 12, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders fans watch the team during an NFL football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders place emphasis on fixing dismal red zone offense

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 31, 2021 03:45 PM EDT