Kyle Brandt criticizes ESPN for lacking coverage of Raiders' success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Kyle Brandt, an analyst for ESPN and NFL Network, criticized his network for not covering the Las Vegas Raiders’ strong start in the 2026 season. Despite the Raiders achieving their best record since 2021 with consecutive double-digit wins, Brandt expressed frustration over the minimal attention from ESPN while other teams receive more focus. He highlighted how other teams, like the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers, get prime-time coverage despite the Raiders’ recent performance. The Raiders are on track to face the New Orleans Saints as they attempt to move to 3-0.
- •Raiders started 2-0 for the first time since 2021.
- •Kyle Brandt wore a Raiders jacket during his rant.
- •He criticized ESPN for neglecting the Raiders' successes.
- •Raiders dominated the Chargers 26-14 last week.
- •Next game is against the New Orleans Saints.
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"An ESPN/NFL Network analyst speaks during a rant about the Raiders.The Raiders are off to their best start since 2021, yet nobody is talking about them. Except, of course, for...
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