The Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) make their second trip to the Eastern time zone this season to face the New York Jets (2-5) on Sunday, aiming to snap a four-game skid that has erased a 3-0 start. Kickoff is set for Fox with Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi on the call, while Jason Horowitz and Kirk Morrison handle radio duties on KRLV-AM (920) and KOMP-FM (92.3).
Las Vegas leads the all-time series 27-20-2, a rivalry dating back to the Jets' days as the New York Titans in 1960. The teams have met four times in the postseason, including the 1968 AFL title game won by New York and Raiders playoff victories in the 2001 and 2002 seasons. The most recent meeting came last November at Allegiant Stadium, where Michael Mayer's fourth-quarter touchdown lifted Las Vegas to a 16-12 win behind 116 rushing yards from Josh Jacobs.
This week's buildup has centered on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty, who questioned the desire of some Jets defenders to tackle. The comments have dominated headlines in New York and are reportedly looping on players' tablets, adding motivation for a Jets defense facing a Raiders offense looking to establish the run.
The matchup also features a revenge narrative for Jets quarterback Geno Smith, who endured a disappointing stint with the Raiders last season. New York's roster includes former Las Vegas linemen Dylan Parham and others familiar with the Raiders' scheme.
The game carries significant implications for Las Vegas' season trajectory. A fifth consecutive loss could prompt a pivot toward 2026, potentially accelerating quarterback transition plans and trade-deadline activity, while a victory would keep the Raiders in the playoff conversation despite a difficult schedule ahead.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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