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American Football Conference · AFC West
The Las Vegas Raiders were founded in 1960 in Oakland, California, and now play home games at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, with headquarters in Henderson. Known by many names—Silver and Black, Men in Black, Team of the Decades, The World's Team, Malosos, Sin City—the franchise is owned by Mark Davis and currently led by general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders' recent history has been marked by occasional playoff runs amid stretches of rebuilding. A 12–4 season in 2016 brought postseason football, followed by leaner years before another playoff appearance in 2021 at 10–7. The subsequent seasons have been challenging, including a 4–13 record in 2024 and 3–14 in 2025. The current roster features tight end Brock Bowers, defensive end Maxx Crosby, quarterback Kirk Cousins, and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty among its notable names.
The 200 most recent checkable claims, from 90 pundits · 200 settled, averaging 76 out of 100.
The seasons we hold results for, 2009 to 2026.
| Season | Record | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3–0 | — |
| 2025 | 3–14 | — |
| 2024 | 4–13 | — |
| 2023 | 8–9 | — |
| 2022 | 6–11 | — |
| 2021 | 10–7 | Made the playoffs |
| 2020 | 8–8 | — |
| 2019 | 7–9 | — |
| 2018 | 4–12 | — |
| 2017 | 6–10 | — |
| 2016 |
Each pundit’s standing lean on Las Vegas Raiders, measured against every other pundit who made a comparable call — same kind of claim, same season. +100 would mean the most bullish voice in every room; −100 the most bearish. At least two articles per pundit before a lean is shown, and the accuracy is how that pundit’s settled calls about this team have graded out.
more bullish than 90% of the room, across 2 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bullish than 88% of the room, across articles · 70.0 accuracy on this team (1 settled)
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“I'm gonna go I'm gonna go Raiders. I think the offense continues to do what they're doing.”
| 12–4 |
| Made the playoffs |
| 2015 | 7–9 | — |
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| 2010 | 8–8 | — |
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| 2009 | 5–11 | — |
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more bullish than 82% of the room, across 2 articles · 70.0 accuracy on this team (1 settled)
more bearish than 100% of the room, across 2 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bearish than 86% of the room, across 4 articles · 86.0 accuracy on this team (3 settled)
more bearish than 81% of the room, across 4 articles · 67.0 accuracy on this team (1 settled)
“I'm going with Raiders too, and I just trust their front and they're doing some cool stuff on defense.”
“And then the second one, Hubs, you'll love this one. Raiders over the Saints.”
“One rising player is veteran Patrick Johnson, who I project will make the roster and who is playing well.”
“Janocko is thrilled to have him on the roster, as projections indicate the Raiders will keep all three QBs.”
“Olubi is a special teams standout, and for the first time all year, I now think he will make the 53-man roster, and the Silver and Black will carry five ILBs.”
“I have said that since they signed QB Kirk Cousins, barring a trade offer that makes it mandatory that they move him, the team is expected to carry three QBs on the 53-man roster.”
“Koonce will make the roster, but he deserves scrutiny when others like Johnson and Slone are flashing.”
“A great 52-yard field goal and solid kicking have all but solidified his role. I have reported since before the NFL Draft that he was in the driver’s seat for the kickers’ lone spot on the 53-man roster, and that remains accurate.”
“But don’t say that too loud; he still thinks he is on the bubble and said he has his focus on making the 53-man roster. Hey, Hezekiah, you have.”
“I got the Raiders winning this. The Chargers didn't show me anything that I needed to see.”
“Because Boutte is on an expiring deal, a mid-round pick should be enough for the Raiders to get him through the door.”
“So Stefon Diggs, this is the one I feel the least confident about. But just looking at depth charts, like, I put them on your Raiders.”
“There wasn't much to talk about with the number one overall pick. Yeah, from Nando Mendoza going to the Raiders”
“pick going and pick going to the Raiders. I'm telling you, I'm putting that in the universe right now”
“I would expect them to be around eight to nine wins and have a chance”
“I think the Raiders go get Ashton Gent, the running back... Ashton Jenny playmaker at six.”
“even if he goes out and gives a little bit of money to Russell Wilson to rejoin forces with Pete Carroll, so be it ... when he ends up in Las Vegas, I will gladly take those twenty points.”
“I think the Raiders are in play, usc Pete Carroll. If the money is right, I think the Raiders are in play.”
“But I could see that happening the Las Vegas Raiders if they get somebody, you know, if they if they don't feel like they can get the guy they want to draft, and see them them taking a shot at him.”
“I fully expect Kubiak to say we're “going with Cousins in Week 1 and Mendoza will learn.””
“And while the Raiders have not formally named Kirk Cousins their starter, all signs point to him leading the offense in Week 1 instead of Fernando Mendoza.”
“Raiders will start Fernando Mendoza in Week 1 — Overreaction ... head coach Klint Kubiak even acknowledged recently that the QB1 job for Week 1 is Cousins' to lose.”
“Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the starting QB job was still Kirk Cousins' to lose, so don't look for the rookie to be starting in Week 1.”
“Free agent acquisition Kirk Cousins started at quarterback in the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener. He will lead the offense in Week 1 of the regular season, too.”
“Kirk Cousins, who will likely start Week 1 for the Raiders”
“Kirk Cousins is expected to start in Week 1 and keep the job until the Raiders feel that Mendoza is ready”
“Barring Mendoza blowing Cousins out of the water, I don't see a scenario in which the rookie quarterback usurps the veteran as the Week 1 starter.”
“Prediction : Kirk Cousins wins the Week 1 job.”
“While it seems like Kirk Cousins will start in Week 1, 2026 should be about developing Fernando Mendoza.”
“This might be the Dolphins' best chance at a win all season, but they're still going to lose by at least a touchdown.”
“Las Vegas Raiders rely on Kirk Cousins' arm in a win against a struggling Miami Dolphins Secondary”
“This Should Be a Cakewalk for Las Vegas ... All in all, the Raiders have no excuse to lose this game on Sunday.”
“Give me the Raiders over the Dolphins... pick the Raiders at home against the Dolphins there.”
“And I will take the Raiders as well.”
“AJ? Give me the Raiders.”
“Dolphins-Raiders NFL same-game parlay / Las Vegas money line”
“Dolphins at Raiders — John Pluym: Raiders”
“Dolphins at Raiders — Mitch Goldich: Raiders”
“Dolphins at Raiders — Gilberto Manzano: Raiders”