NFL TEAM

Las Vegas Raiders

2026 record: 3-4

WEEK 8 MATCHUP AWAY @ New York Jets

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Las Vegas Raiders Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 LV vs NYJ
Overall Team FormWeak
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineAverage
Overall blocking environment
Run GameMajor Concern
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentElite
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseWeak
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontMajor Concern
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlMajor Concern
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingBelow Average
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Las Vegas Raiders currently grades as a mixed offensive environment, with some areas helping weekly scoring and others limiting consistency. With the ground game providing limited support, the offense has become more dependent on the pass. Shorter or less productive possessions can also put extra strain on the defense and create more favorable field position for opponents.

Las Vegas Raiders's catch-up passing tendency currently sits near the middle of the league and is treated as supporting context rather than a primary expectation.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
LV PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionElite
NYJ PASS RUSH
Pass RushAverage
LV RUN GAME
Run GameMajor Concern
NYJ RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseMajor Concern
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Las Vegas Raiders DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 6.0
SC Rank #15
WEEK 8

AWAY @ New York Jets

6.0 pts

The matchup is neutral because sack opportunity and turnover creation are largely offset by limited pass-rush pressure. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.

Current Week DEF #15 Matchup 6/10
WEEK 9

AWAY @ San Francisco 49ers

0.6 pts

The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure, while turnover creation helps preserve the floor. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Early Outlook DEF #30 Matchup 4/10
WEEK 10

HOME vs Seattle Seahawks

7.1 pts

The matchup grades tough because limited pass-rush pressure, while an exploitable opponent offensive line, turnover opportunity and turnover creation helps preserve the floor. Seattle Seahawks has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.

Longer-Range DEF #11 Matchup 4/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #1 Kirk Cousins
RB #2 Mike Washington Jr. QUESTIONABLE
RB #3 Dylan Laube
RB #4 Chris Collier OUT
WR #1 Tre Tucker
WR #2 Jalen Nailor
WR #3 Cody White
WR #4 Dont'e Thornton Jr. OUT
WR #5 Malik Benson
WR #6 Dareke Young
WR #7 Jack Bech OUT
TE #1 Brock Bowers FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
TE #3 Ian Thomas QUESTIONABLE
TE #4 Carter Runyon OUT
K #1 Matt Gay
2026 SCHEDULE

Las Vegas Raiders Schedule

Week 1 HOME vs Miami Dolphins 2026-09-13 • MIA 13 - LV 27
Week 2 AWAY @ Los Angeles Chargers 2026-09-20 • LV 26 - LAC 14
Week 3 AWAY @ New Orleans Saints 2026-09-27 • LV 35 - NO 27
Week 4 HOME vs Kansas City Chiefs 2026-10-04 • KC 30 - LV 27
Week 5 AWAY @ New England Patriots 2026-10-11 • LV 17 - NE 45
Week 6 HOME vs Buffalo Bills 2026-10-18 • BUF 33 - LV 30
Week 7 HOME vs Los Angeles Rams 2026-10-25 • LA 35 - LV 21
Week 8 AWAY @ New York Jets 2026-11-01
Week 9 AWAY @ San Francisco 49ers 2026-11-08
Week 10 HOME vs Seattle Seahawks 2026-11-15
Week 11 AWAY @ Denver Broncos 2026-11-22
Week 12 AWAY @ Cleveland Browns 2026-11-29
Week 15 HOME vs Denver Broncos 2026-12-20
Week 16 HOME vs Tennessee Titans 2026-12-27
Week 17 AWAY @ Arizona Cardinals 2027-01-03
Week 18 AWAY @ Kansas City Chiefs 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

Parking

Event parking is available in multiple Allegiant Stadium-controlled lots. Parking should be purchased in advance. Raiders game parking lots generally open about four hours before kickoff, and re-entry is not permitted.

GAME DAY

Tailgating

Tailgating is permitted in designated Allegiant Stadium lots, including onsite Lots A, B, C, E, F, G, H and J, plus selected offsite lots. Tailgating must end when the event begins.