Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers makes a catch against the New Orleans Saints in the fi half at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sun Sep 27, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders Tony Renteria:
#1 Can Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins continue his strong start and keep the Chiefs’ defense from taking control of the game?
#2 Can Ashton Jeanty establish the Raiders’ running game against Kansas City and take pressure off Cousins?
#3 Will Brock Bowers be able to exploit the Chiefs’ coverage and become a major factor in the passing game?
#4 Can Maxx Crosby and the Raiders’ defensive front generate enough pressure to disrupt Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense?
#5 Can Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor make enough big plays on the outside to help the Raiders keep pace with Kansas City’s explosive offense?
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker (7) during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 The Raiders going into New Orleans in week 3 were underdogs despite winning their first two games. The Saints were expected to do some damage with quarterback Tyler Shough but the Raider defense held them off and the Raiders came away with a 35-27 win at the Superdome in New Orleans.
#2 Offensively the Raiders had a commanding first half scoring a field goal in the first quarter and getting 13 points in the second quarter to take a 20-13 lead at the half.
#3 In the second half the Raiders shutout the Saints in the fourth quarter and made hay while the sun was shiniing under the Superdome roof scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter.
#4 Raiders starter Kirk Cousins executed the offensive game plan got good protection had time to throw and went 22-33 for 248 yards for three touchdowns.
#5 Up next for the Raiders the mighty Kansas City Chiefs both teams will come into Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at 3-0 Sun Oct 4th with the Raiders having home field but the Chiefs with lots of experience whats the outcome of this contest.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) celebrates after recovering a fumble by Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton in the second half at SoFi Stadium in Ingelwood on Mon Sep 21, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 Can Ashton Jeanty build on his strong start to the season and lead the Raiders’ rushing attack against New Orleans?
#2 How will Kirk Cousins perform against the Saints’ defense, particularly when targeting Brock Bowers?
#3 Can Maxx Crosby consistently pressure Saints quarterback Tyler Shough and disrupt New Orleans’ passing game?
#4 Will Tre Tucker make an impact as a deep threat and give the Raiders another way to stretch the Saints’ defense?
#5 How significant will Jeremy Chinn’s play be in helping the Raiders contain Chris Olave and the Saints’ passing attack?
#6 Rich what’s your prediction for this Sunday’s match up at the Superdome between the Raiders and Saints?
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers defense in the first half at SoFi Stadium in Los Angleles on Sun Sep 20, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 How did Kirk Cousins contribute to the Raiders’ offensive success?
#2 What impact did Tre Tucker make as a receiver?
#3 How did Cody White contribute to the Raiders’ scoring in the second half?
#4 How effective was Ashton Jeanty as the Raiders’ primary rusher?
#5 What role did Nakobe Dean and Jeremy Chinn play in the late defensive turnover that helped seal the game?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr (4) takes off from Miami Dolphins cornerback Juju Brents (left) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 13, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1Can Kirk Cousins build on his strong debut and keep the Raiders’ offense moving against the Chargers’ defense?
#2Can Ashton Jeanty follow his 102-yard rushing performance against Miami with another big game on the ground?
#3 Will Kwity Paye continue his strong pass rush and put pressure on Justin Herbert?
#4 Can Jeremy Chinn and the Raiders’ secondary create turnovers against the Chargers’ passing attack?
#5 How much will the Raiders’ offensive line — led by Kolton Miller and Jackson Powers-Johnson — control the line of scrimmage against the Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) share congratulations after a first half touchdown pass at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 13, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered in a big way throwing his 301st career touchdown pass puting himself as the 15th quarterback in NFL history to do so as the Raiders defeated the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas 27-13 for win number one of the 2026 season.
Cousins threw two touchdown passes to running back Ashton Jeanty who had quite a day himself rushing for 102 yards and had six receptions adding 45 more yards to his total. Jeanty who suffered an ankle injury August 23 had no pain and ran like he never missed a step.
This was Cousins first start since being traded to the Raiders in the off season from the Atlanta Falcons. Cousins came right out of the shoot throwing a touchdown pass in each of the first and second quarters and leading the Raiders to a 17-6 half time lead which set the tone for the rest of the game.
Cousins finished the contest with 21 for 30 passes for 160 yards for three touchdowns and was intercepted two times. With Cousins 301st touchdown pass he now moves into 14th place eclipsing former Denver Bronco quarterback John Elway.
Up next for the Raiders they start a two game road trip in week 2 Sep 20th against the Los Angeles Chargers and week 3 against the New Orleans Saints Sep 27th. The Chargers lost Sunday 26-14 to the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium the Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh continue to struggle.
The Saints lost by one point 31-30 to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. The Saints look like a ready for showtime team week 3 in New Orleans could be a handful for the silver and black.
Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game for the 2026-27 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 13, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 Can Kirk Cousins get the Raiders’ offense off to a fast start against a revamped Miami defense?
#2 How much of a factor will Ashton Jeanty be in the Raiders’ run game, and can Miami keep the second-year back from controlling the tempo?
#3 Can Maxx Crosby create enough pressure on Miami’s quarterback to make the Dolphins uncomfortable in the pocket?
#4 Will Brock Bowers emerge as the matchup nightmare the Raiders need, particularly against Miami’s linebackers and safeties?
#5 Which Raiders playmaker will make the biggest difference — Tre Tucker, Tyler Lockett, or Jack Bech — against a Dolphins secondary looking to start the season strong?
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback for the 2026 season as assigned by head coach Klint Kubiak (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 How much of an impact can Kirk Cousins make in his Raiders debut, and can he establish a strong passing game against Miami’s defense?
#2 Can Ashton Jeanty stay healthy and provide the Raiders with the explosive running game they need, particularly in new head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense?
#3 Will Maxx Crosby immediately set the tone for the Raiders’ defense, and can his pass rush create problems for Miami’s new-look offense?
#4 Can rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. continue the impressive form he showed during the preseason, and could he become a major contributor alongside Jeanty?
#5 Can the Raiders’ improved offensive line protect Kirk Cousins and open running lanes, allowing Las Vegas to control the game against the Dolphins?
#6 Can the Raiders defense put pressure on Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis?
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) hands of the football to running back Mike Washington (30) in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Thu Aug 27, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 Can Kirk Cousins give the Raiders the steady quarterback play they need to open the season with a win over Miami?
#2 How much will Ashton Jeanty’s ankle injury affect the Raiders’ rushing attack, and can Mike Washington Jr. step up if Jeanty is limited?
#3 With Maxx Crosby anchoring the defense, can the Raiders generate enough pressure to disrupt Miami’s new-look offense?
#4 Can Fernando Mendoza make an impact if Klint Kubiak turns to the rookie quarterback, or will Kirk Cousins handle the bulk of the workload?
#5 Which Raiders skill-position player—such as Dont’e Thornton or Jalen Nailor—can emerge as a reliable weapon and give the Dolphins’ secondary problems?
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) scrambles away from San Francisco defensive end Keion White (56) in the first half of exhibition action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Thu Aug 27, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 Rich if you like field goals this was your game in the first quarter the Raiders opened up with two Matt Gay field goals putting the Raiders up 6-0.
#2 The 49ers Eddie Pinero answered back with two field goals of his own to tie it in the second quarter but Gay hit a 45 yarder to put the Raiders in front 9-6 at the half.
#3 Pinero hit three more field goals one in the third quarter and two in the fourth quarter, Gay hit one field goal in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough as the 49ers came away with a six point 18-12 win over the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
#4 Quarterback stats for the 49ers Adrian Martinez was 12-21 for 130 yards and no touchdowns and for the Raiders Fernando Mendoza 7-14, 57 yards, one interception, for Kirk Cousins 8-11, 51 yards and no touchdowns.
#5 Up next for the Raiders the Miami Dolphins Sep 13th week 1 and the home opener for the Raiders talk about how you see that one.
