Raiders maintain unbeaten start, eye playoff positioning and trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders remain unbeaten at 3-0 after their recent games. Their strong start shifts focus to potential trades, such as star defensive end Maxx Crosby, as they approach the November 10 deadline. Despite upcoming tough matches, maintaining three wins could keep them in playoff contention. Coach Klint Kubiak and quarterback Kirk Cousins also appear in discussions for individual awards, while changes in the draft order may impact future acquisitions. The Raiders could be flexed into prime-time games if their winning streak continues.
- •Raiders open the season 3-0 as of September 30, 2026.
- •Maxx Crosby's trade speculation may shift if the team remains competitive.
- •Winning three of the next eight games could keep the Raiders in playoff hunt.
- •Klint Kubiak, Kirk Cousins, and others are considered for season awards.
- •Flex scheduling could position the Raiders for prime-time games.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — The affects of a Raiders’ 3-0 start
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