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Las Vegas Review-Journal/Vegas Nation reporting staff discusses the top storylines around the Las Vegas Raiders, with interviews and insights for everything you need to know about the Raiders.
First & 10: Cousins Traded, Mendoza Named Starter
In this bonus episode of FIRST & 10, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down the Raiders trade of Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings before naming Fernando Mendoza the team's starting quarterback.
FIRST & 10 Postgame: Turnovers Spell Doom for Raiders vs 49ers
In this episode of FIRST & 10 Postgame, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap the Raiders 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, how turnovers played a factor, and discuss the trade deadline after Maxx Crosby speaks on the deadline.
FIRST & 10: Week 9 Preview, Raiders Return to the Bay vs. 49ers
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon preview the Raiders return to the Bay Area to take on the 49ers in Week 9, discuss what could come for the team at the trade deadline, and more. Station Casinos Chuck Esposito joins the show to talk about the latest NFL odds.
FIRST & 10 Postgame: Raiders End Losing Streak
In this episode of FIRST & 10 Postgame, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap the Raiders 38-33 win over the Jets, snapping a four-game losing streak to improve to 4-4.
FIRST & 10: State of the Raiders as the NFL Trade Deadline Nears
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon preview the Raiders against the Jets in Week 8 and take a look at who the Raiders may move on from as the NFL Trade Deadline nears. Station Casinos Chuck Esposito gives the latest lines ahead of this week's games.
FIRST & 10 Postgame: When Does Mendoza Start?
In this episode FIRST & 10 Postgame, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap the Raiders 35-21 loss to the Ram's and discuss when the time to start Fernando Mendoza is.
FIRST & 10: Previewing the Raiders vs. the Rams
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon preview the Raiders hosting the Rams in Week 7, discuss what adjustments can be made to improve, how roster changes affected the team, and Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito delivers this week's betting odds.
FIRST & 10 Postgame: Raiders Fall to BIlls, Lose Third Straight
In this episode of FIRST & 10 Postgame, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap the Raiders loss to the Bills, discuss coaching decisions and more.
FIRST & 10: Raiders Prepare for Bills in Week 6
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon look at the Raiders challenge ahead in stopping the Buffalo Bills high-powered offense and quarterback Josh Allen, how the team can get the run game going and what the defense can do to have an impact.
First & 10 Postgame: Mendoza Debuts in Raiders Loss
In this episode of First & 10 Postgame, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down the Raiders 45-17 loss to the Patriots, Fernando Mendoza's debut and more.
FIRST & 10: Raiders Look to Rebound Against the Patriots
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon preview the Raiders' Week 5 matchup as the team heads back out on the road to face the Patriots and discuss what the team needs to do to rebound after suffering their first loss of the season to Kansas City.
FIRST AND 10 POSTGAME: Raiders Win Streak Ends with Loss to Chiefs
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down the Raiders 30-27 loss to the Chiefs, analyze what went wrong and examine what they learned about Klint Kubiak and the team.
FIRST AND 10: Raiders Look to Go 4-0 vs. Chiefs
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down what the Raiders have been doing right to be 3-0 on the season and analyze what the team needs to do to advance to 4-0 when they return home to Allegiant Stadium to face the Chiefs in Week 4. Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito stops by with Week 4 betting odds.
FIRST AND 10: Raiders Move to 3-0, Defeat the Saints
Adam Hill and Sam Gordon discuss how the Raiders found a way to bring a road win home against the Saints and remain undefeated with the return of Brock Bowers and the defense turning in a huge performance.
FIRST & 10: The 2-0 Raiders Prepare for Saints on the Road
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon preview the 2-0 Raiders taking on the 1-1 Saints in New Orleans for Week 3, discuss what this game means for wide receiver Jack Bech, what the offense could look like with Brock Bowers, and how Hezekiah Masses can build off of his Week 2 performance. Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito drops in to give the latest odds around the NFL.
FIRST & 1O POSTGAME: Raiders move to 2-0, Defeat Chargers
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon unpack the Raiders moving to 2-0 after defeating the Chargers on the road 26-14, analyze the performances from Cody White, Kirk Cousins and other key players of the game.
FIRST & 10: Raiders Prepare for Chargers in Week 2
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon preview what lies ahead for the Raiders when they go on the road in Week 2 to face the Los Angeles Chargers, update on Brock Bowers, and give analysis on what the team can improve upon from their Week 1 win. Station Casinos Chuck Esposito breaks down the latest odds with Heidi Fang.
FIRST AND 10: Raiders Get First Win of the Season Against Miami
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap the Raiders win in their season opener against the Dolphins and anlayze what Klint Kubiak brought to the team in his first victory as an NFL head coach.
FIRST & 10 PODCAST: Raiders Prepare for Week 1 Without Brock Bowers
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon discuss Brock Bowers' injury, what it means to the Raiders offense and the return of Ashton Jeanty as the Silver & Black prepare to face the Miami Dolphins in Week One.
First & 10 Podcast: Cousins named starting QB, Sizing up the Roster
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon discuss Kirk Cousins being named starting quarterback for the Raiders, Mendoza's progress, give injury updates, and assess what to make of the team's roster changes.
First and 10 Podcast: Raiders Preseason Wrap-Up
In this episode of the First and 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap the Raiders preseason, talk about the Silver and Black's loss to the 49ers, Fernando Mendoza, 53-man roster decisions and more. Plus, Station Casinos Race & Sportsbook Director Chuck Esposito joins the show to give odds on the Raiders-Dolphins Week One game.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Who Needs to Step Up on the Raiders?
After starting running back Ashton Jeanty went down with an injury in the last week of training camp, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon analyze the depth of the Raiders running back room, take a look at who needs to step up in the team's final preseason game, and where Fernando Mendoza could be on the QB depth chart.
First & 10 Postgame Podcast: Mendoza Struggles, Raiders Beat Houston
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon recap how Fernando Mendoza fared in his second preseason outing, take a look at where position battles stand with some of the defensive players and between the kickers, and Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito talks NFL odds with Heidi Fang.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Observations from Raiders-Texans Joint Practices
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon give their observations on positional battles, how the Raiders offense fared against the Texans top-rated defense and discuss the progress Fernando Mendoza is making as the team goes up against Texans in joint practices in Houston.
First and 10 Podcast: Raiders Preseason Opener Recap
In this episode of the First and 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon dive into the 27-14 loss the Raiders suffered to the Cardinals in the Silver and Black's preseason opener. The pair talk Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, the defense and Klint Kubiak's first go-round as an NFL head coach. Heidi Fang joins the show with Station Casinos Race & Sportsbook Director Chuck Esposito to talk about the latest promotions happening at Station Casinos, and some preseason action to look out for.
First & 10 Podcast: Live from Raiders Open Practice
Vegas Nation's Sam Gordon and Adam Hill take to the field to deliver the First & 10 Podcast live from the Raiders Open Practice at Allegiant Stadium.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Tempers Flare at Raiders Training Camp
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon discuss what went down when Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins got into an altercation at Raiders Training Camp, and talk about the ongoing competitions between the quarterbacks, kickers and more. And Station Casinos' Chuck Esposito breaks down preseason betting odds with Heidi Fang.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Standouts at Raiders Training Camp
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon take a look at which players are making their case to make the 53-man roster at Raiders Training Camp, and update on the progress Fernando Mendoza and other draft picks are making.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Fernando Mendoza's Growing Pains
With another Raiders training camp in the books, Vegas Nation's Sam Gordon and Adam HIll discuss some of the growing pains Fernando Mendoza is having, the battle between Kansei Matsuzawa and Matt Gay at kicker, what players are impressing in practice and more.
First and 10 Podcast: Early Observations from Raiders Training Camp
In this episode of the First and 10 Podcast, Sam Gordon and Adam Hill give their early observations from Raiders Training Camp on Kirk Cousins being named starter, Maxx Crosby's recovery, what to make of the offensive line and more.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Raiders Training Camp Primer, Mendoza, McCoy sign contracts
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down what to watch as Raiders training camp closes in with rookies reporting to the team's headquarters, positional battles, players who need to prove their worth and discuss the contracts that Fernando Mendoza and Jermod McCoy signed this week.
FIRST AND 10 Podcast: Maxx Crosby's 'Best Offseason'
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon briefly share their thoughts on UFC 329 in Las Vegas headlined by Conor McGregor's return and subsequent injury, Maxx Crosby's comments on how this is his "best offseason" despite the knee surgery, as well as unpacking the 2026 Sack Summit and promote the new Kirk Cousins feature article Adam wrote. Also, the pair discuss the 50th anniversary for Station Casinos, and promos their properties are running.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Raiders Embracing the Rebuild
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon break down the changes made on offense and defense, how the team is embracing the rebuild, what could happen with Maxx Crosby as the team regroups before July's training camp.
FIRST AND 10 Podcast: On The Kirk Cousins Trail
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon talk about their stories following Kirk Cousins around as well as Segun Olubi at their football camps. The pair also discuss Maxx Crosby's rap career, Keyron Crawford signing his rookie deal, and 2026 training camp dates.
First & 10 Podcast: Position Groups, Competitions and Players to Watch
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Sam Gordon dissect what to make of key position group battles ahead of the Raiders' July Training Camp, what Kirk Cousins' role truly is and discuss if the team should look into QB Brendan Sorsby in the NFL Supplemental Draft.
First and 10 Podcast: Observations Ahead of the Raiders Minicamp
A familiar face returns to the Vegas Nation: First and 10 Podcast and joins Adam Hill to discuss their takeaways and observations from the Raiders rebuild leading in to the team's mandatory minicamp in June.
FIRST AND 10 Podcast: Recapping Week Two of Raiders OTAs
In this episode of the FIRST AND 10 Podcast, Vegas Nation's Adam Hill and Ed Graney discuss the latest from Raiders OTAs, recap what Offensive Coordinator Andrew Janocko told the media in his first press conference in the position and talked about Tre Tucker's comments on Fernando Mendoza, the wide receiver room and more. The pair also discussed the latest Stanley Cup Final and NBA title odds at Station Casinos STN Sports, as the NBA and NHL seasons wind down.
First and 10 Podcast: What to take away from Raiders OTAs
Vegas Nation's Heidi Fang and Adam Hill take a look at one of the team's first sessions with head coach Klint Kubiak at the helm, how Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins look on the field, Maxx Crosby working his way back, and hear from Eric Stokes on his growht with the Raiders.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Breaking Down the Raiders 2026 Schedule
Vegas Nation's Heidi Fang and Adam Hill break down the Raiders 2026 schedule, and take a look at why it includes no primetime games or international games, assess the strength of schedule, and Station Casinos Chuck Esposito reveals some of the early odds on NFL games.
FIRST AND 10 PODCAST: Takeaways from Raiders Rookie Camp
Vegas Nation's Adam Hill gives his takeaways from the Raiders Rookie Minicamp and hear from the top draft picks for the team. Station Casinos Chuck Esposito gives the numbers on the Kentucky Derby and more.