2026 Las Vegas Raiders Preview: Roster, Odds & Win Total
Ali Abdaal and co-hosts preview the 2026 Las Vegas Raiders, covering their roster reset, quarterback debate between Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, and a historically weak defense.
The gist
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The Raiders cut ties quickly after one failed season under Pete Carroll rather than committing further to a broken situation.
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Starting Kirk Cousins over rookie Fernando Mendoza risks delaying development, and the hosts say there is no universal answer on when rookies should play.
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The offensive line is the biggest structural problem, with only one reliable tackle and one reliable center limiting any quarterback's ceiling.
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The hosts project four to five wins and see potential betting value on the Raiders finishing with the fewest wins in the league.
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