The Las Vegas Raiders, are a professional football team that plays in the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). They have won three Super Bowl championships and one American Football League (AFL) championship (1967). The 'The Raider Nation', as they lovingly known by their names are viewed by many as the “villains” of the NFL because of their historic tendency for rough play. The fans call themselves the 'Black Hole', and their iconic 'Raiii-derrs' chant can be hear reverberating at the Allegiant Stadium along with the poem The Autumn Wind while the fans do the Shield Salute in solidarity with their players. The Raiders' uniform is pre-dominantly black and silver and hence are also known as the Men In Black and Silver. Their official mascot is Raider Rusher, a pirate-themed character, and the team's logo is inspired by a pirate wearing a football helmet.
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Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with running back Zamir White (35) in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
The Raiders were established in Oakland, California, in 1960 as one of the eight founding teams of the AFL. After three losing seasons, the franchise hired Al Davis in 1963 to serve as the team’s head coach and general manager. He quickly turned the team into a contender. After a three-month stint as AFL commissioner in 1966, Davis became a part-owner of the Raiders and began buying out (and, in some cases, forcing out) the other owners, ultimately gaining complete control of the team in 1976. Davis had been long dissatisfied about the conditions of the Raiders’ home stadium when, in 1980, he signed an agreement promising to relocate the franchise to Los Angeles. The NFL blocked the move, but Davis won a landmark antitrust lawsuit against the league in 1982, and the Raiders immediately moved. Over the years Davis became disenchanted with the quality of the stadium in Los Angeles. In 1995 he moved the franchise back to Oakland. The Raiders struggled in the years after their second move. After years of failed negotiations with the city of Oakland over potential stadium upgrades or building a new venue, the franchise relocated to Las Vegas in 2020. In their initial season in Las Vegas, the Raiders improved to an 8–8 record but missed the playoffs again.
The Las Vegas Raiders have more than a dozen trophies on their mantle, from the Lombardi to the Lamar Hunt Trophy. The Men in Black And Silver appeared in three Super Bowls- 1976, 1980, and 1983, along with 4 AFC appearances- 1976, 1980,1983, 2002.
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A total of 15 divisional trophies including AFL and AFC are in the possession of the Raiders. To top it off, the Raiders have more than 17 Hall Of Famers including Al Davis, John Madden, and Marcus Allen.
The Raiders boast more than a dozen Hall Of Famers and more than 50 notable players. Some of them are:
Legends:
Ken Stabler (QB)
Marcus Allen (RB)
Howie Long (DE)
Tim Brown (WR)
Charles Woodson (DB)
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Current Stars (2025):
Maxx Crosby (DE)
The Las Vegas Raiders have had a long and storied history in the NFL, which now spans three cities, two states, and over six decades. They have faced off against many teams over those years, but some matchups stand out more than others.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have their plates full this season with their rivals meeting them both at home and on the road.
2025 Home Opponents:
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers
Jacksonville Jaguars
Tennessee Titans
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bears
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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles under pressure from Maxx Crosby (98) of the Las Vegas Raiders for a one yard gain during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Denver Broncos took on the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers
Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Commanders
New England Patriots
Quarterbacks | Geno Smith |
Running Backs | Raheem Mostert |
Wide Receivers | Keyton Ramel Tre Tucker Jakobi Meyers |
Tight Ends | Brock Bowers |
Offensive Linemen | Kolton Miller Jordan Meredith Jackson Powers-Johnson Dylan Parham DJ Glaze |
Defensive Linemen | Maxx Crosby Christian Wilkins Jonah Laulu Malcolm Koonce |
Linebackers | Devin White Elandon Roberts Jack Jones |
Defensive Backs | Jeremy Chinn Isaiah Pola-Mao Decamerion Richardson Jakorian Bennett |
Special Teams | Daniel Carlson AJ Cole Jacob Bobenmoyer Dylan Laube |
Stay tuned for more roster updates
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Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30) in the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports