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2026 Las Vegas
Raiders Season Preview
Building the Foundation
3–14 in 2025 · Klint Kubiak Era Begins · S³ Projection: 7–10
2025 Season Review
Offensive Rankings
Defensive Rankings
The Raiders fielded one of the league's least productive offenses in 2025, finishing last in nearly every major offensive category. While the defense wasn't dominant, it kept the team competitive at times despite receiving very little support from the offense.
Coaching Staff
Former Seattle Seahawks Offensive Coordinator. Enters his 13th NFL season. Offensive-minded coach expected to modernize the Raiders' offense with a balanced, play-action-based system.
Offensive Staff
Defensive Staff
Special Teams
Strength & Conditioning
🔥 Key Roster Additions
2026 Draft Class
Free-Agent Additions
🧬 S³ Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
⚡ S³ Outlook: Ashton Jeanty
One of the biggest reasons the Raiders hired Klint Kubiak was to establish a balanced offense built around the running game. Kubiak's offensive philosophy has consistently emphasized:
That philosophy fits Ashton Jeanty perfectly.
S³ Projection
Jeanty's vision, balance, contact strength, and receiving ability make him an ideal centerpiece for Kubiak's offense. Instead of asking Kirk Cousins to carry the offense every week, the Raiders can allow Jeanty to control games on the ground while opening explosive opportunities through play-action.
S³ Key
If Ashton Jeanty isn't receiving 20+ touches per game, the Raiders probably aren't maximizing what Klint Kubiak's offense is designed to be.
🏆 S³ Final Prediction
The Raiders should make a noticeable jump from last year's 3–14 finish. Klint Kubiak's offensive system, the addition of Kirk Cousins, and improvements along the offensive line should produce a far more competent offense. However, despite adding several pieces, the defense still projects as a below-average unit overall outside of Maxx Crosby's game-changing ability. The roster appears improved, but it likely remains one offseason away from seriously competing for a playoff berth.
S³ Final Verdict
🏆 The Raiders are heading in the right direction. Expect significant offensive improvement under Klint Kubiak, a breakout rookie season from Ashton Jeanty, and a much more competitive football team. While the postseason may still be out of reach in 2026, Las Vegas should lay the foundation for future success.
S³ Report · NFL
Las Vegas Raiders
2026 Season Schedule
Regular Season
Rivalry Games
Kansas City Chiefs
Week 4 — Home
Week 18 — Away
Denver Broncos
Week 11 — Away
Week 15 — Home
LA Chargers
Week 2 — Away
Week 14 — Home
S³ Schedule Notes
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The Raiders open at home against Miami before back-to-back road trips to LA and New Orleans.
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A Week 13 bye provides a late-season reset before the AFC West stretch run.
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The closing stretch features four consecutive AFC West or interconference home games.
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The season closes at Kansas City in what could have major AFC West implications.
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Back-to-back road games at the Jets and 49ers in Weeks 8–9 test the Raiders' depth.
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Three consecutive home games in Weeks 14–16 offer a chance to make a late push.
A schedule featuring a Week 13 bye, three consecutive home games in December, and a season finale at Kansas City.
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