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Raiders News

Raiders acquire 17 acres for parking near Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas Review-Journal
The NFL team purchased 17.3 acres of real estate near its under-construction stadium for just over $28 million, property records show.

Why Jon Gruden and the Raiders were right to trade Khalil Mack
"Jon Gruden traded Khalil Mack" is a joke seen a lot around Chicago. But the Raiders were right to trade Mack. The joke is everything they did since deciding to trade him.

Career backup QB Chase Daniel to ‘let it loose’ for Bears vs. Raiders - Chicago Sun-Times
There’s a lot Bears coach Matt Nagy likes about Daniel, whom he treats almost like a member of the coaching staff. He was solid last week. Can he do it again in London?

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs rated top NFL rookie after four weeks | NBCS Bay Area
The odds were relatively high that the Raiders would have at least one player in the running for NFL Rookie of the Year.

Raiders TE Foster Moreau excelling in Jon Gruden’s offense
Raiders TE Foster Moreau excelling in Jon Gruden's offense

AFC West

Is the book out on how to curb the Kansas City Chiefs offense? - Arrowhead Pride
Was Sunday’s offensive output a warning flag of things to come or simply an outlier

What it was like watching the Chiefs-Lions game at Ford Field - Arrowhead Pride
Matt Stagner was in Detroit for the game, and took in the whole experience

Chargers WR Mike Williams shares what he's learned from Keenan Allen (VIDEO)
Chargers wideout Mike Williams talks about missing Week 3 and shares what he's learned from Keenan Allen.

Chargers receiver Keenan Allen off to best start of career
The Los Angeles Chargers have been beset by injuries all season with the wide receiver position being no exception. Both are the most by a Chargers player through the first four games of a season in franchise history. Allen will be Philip Rivers’ main target again Sunday when the Chargers (2-2) host

Is Vic Fangio the long-term answer for the Denver Broncos? - Mile High Report
After starting 0-4, questions have erupted about whether the Denver Broncos head coach is up for the task of turning things around.

By Accepting the Mess He Created in Denver, John Elway May Find a Way to Fix It | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
The hardest thing about writing a column on the sorry state of the Denver Broncos is finding something new to say. Should we rip John Elway ? Been there, done that . Roast Joe Flacco? That got stale circa 2014...

NFL News

NFL: 10 biggest disappointments of 2019 season, including Jared Goff
The NFL is season is only through its first quarter, but plenty of players - including Rams QB Jared Goff - have fallen well short of expectations.

NFL trade rumors: Vikings looking to deal WR Stefon Diggs? - nj.com
Could the Minnesota Vikings trade explosive wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who hasn't clicked this season with quarterback Kirk Cousins?

Why the interception rate is declining in the NFL | SI.com
Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the rate of interceptions in the league has been steadily trending down. Why?

NFL officiating problems, mistakes show no sign of slowing down
New replay rules were supposed to clean up errors on the field, but the NFL has already seen a significant number of slip-ups so far this season.

The Era of NFL Wide Receivers Wearing Jersey Numbers in the 80s Is Officially Dead - The Ringer
Who is the league’s best wideout with a uniform number in the 80s? No, really.