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RaiderNation - Regardless how this week or this season plays out, what is it that excites you the most about this team? 28:35 - Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) tells us about her convo with Fernando Mendoza, and her expectations for the Raiders on Sunday and for the rest of the season 47:41 - Jesse Newell (The Athletic - Chiefs) gives us a look at our Week 4 opponent, the Chiefs, who are also 3-0, and what they'll be bringing to Vegas in an exciting AFC West rivalry game We go inside the Raiders locker room with two of the team's big difference makers in LB Nakobe Dean and S Treydan Stukes, ahead of a big Week 4 game 1:35:18 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Ari Meirov (33rdTeam.com) has the latest for Week 4 in the NFL, and his thoughts on the Raiders Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): MLB - the Padres rout the Cubs 8-0 in an emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis' leadoff homer, King's no-hit bid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What would be the one word you would use to describe this 2026 Raiders team, and why? 26:55 - Sam Gordon (LVRJ - Raiders) tells us what he thinks of this 3-0 Raiders so far, as well as his expectations moving forward, and how the LV Aces are doing in round 1 of their playoff series 1:12:08 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) doesn't give a damn about JJ McCarthy or the 0-3 Texans, he wants to talk about the big surprise this year, the 3-0 Raiders Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Texas' Colin Simmons apologizes for his celebration in which he mimicked urinating on field We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Vinny Bonsignore caught up with WR Tre Tucker, who has quietly been a key contributor in all 3 of their wins 1:59:13 - Raiders Tom Flores Coach of the Week - Rodney Harris (Valley HS Head Coach) joins Q to discuss the identity and success of his Vikings squad, coming off a big win against Eldorado See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Hand out your game balls, but also let me know what have you learned about this team through 3 weeks? 27:33 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) reacts to the Raiders 3-0 start, the team's newfound resilience this season, and what impressed him the most on Sunday  45:45 - Tyler Dragon (NFL Reporter/Fox Sports Radio contributor) comes through with the latest around the NFL and the Raiders, as we wrap up and exciting Week 3 tonight We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Raiders Nakobe Dean is doing football oh so right, and we hear from the very impactful LB after Sunday's win 1:30:34 - Brandin Manill (Silver Sevens - Exec Casino Host) tells us the exciting events and contests they have this football season at Silver Sevens, our home for MNF Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): USC suspends LB Stephens, one game after his very questionable hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Keys to victory; what will it take for the Raiders to get the win Sunday and who will we be talking about and giving game balls to on Monday? 26:28 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) shares his insight on the Raiders going into Week 3, and what they will need to do in all 3 phases to get the win on the road 47:22 - Lindsay Rhodes (SumerSports.com) breaks down the Raiders defense with her analytics on their pressure rate and sack rate, which is 2nd best in the NFL 1:14:15 - Erin Summers (Bleav In Saints) sets the scene for Sunday with one more look at the Saints and what the Raiders can expect from a similarly hopeful team in Week 3 1:35:04 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Nick Shook (NFL Network) comes by with the latest on all things NFL for Week 3 and Raiders/Saints 2:05:23 - Lee Sterling (ParamountSports.com) stops by with his sports betting picks for this weekend's CFB and NFL matchups, including Raiders @ Saints this Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What will the "yeah, but..." be if the Raiders go to New Orleans and get the win to improve to 3-0? 26:31 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) joins us live from New Orleans to get us ready for Sunday vs. the Saints, and previews his upcoming story with the Bech family 46:23 - Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) tells us what we can expect from an improved Saints squad, and why neither team in this matchup should overlook the other We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Our partner in crime, Brandy Flores caught up with Raiders standout rookie CB, Hezekiah Masses 1:32:45 - Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) stops by to break down his two articles on our rookie CBs who have all 3 INTs for the Raiders, Treydan Stukes and Zeke Masses  Q & Ari's NFL Quick Picks for Week 3! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What is your biggest concern for the Raiders going into this game vs. the Saints? 26:09 - Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) brings his article, "Sunday marked Cody White's arrival as an unexpected force for the Raiders", and his thoughts on the Week 3 matchup in New Orleans 46:48 - Gilbert Manzano (MMQB - SI) takes us around the NFL with the latest news for Week 3, and talks about his article on this Raiders team led by Klint Kubiak 1:34:37 - Jevon "Phife" Glenn (Former Deerfield HS FB HC) tells us what he saw in Hezekiah Masses early years, as his HC, and when he knew Zeke was special  Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Catastrophe at Kyle Field... oh boy, #9 ranked Texas A&M got beat by the unranked Kentucky Wildcats, 31-21 We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We catch up with the Condor at Raiders practice today and hear how he is feeling about Sunday's game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Besides the obvious; the team winning its first two games, what has stood out the most to you about this Raiders team through the first 2 weeks? 25:47 - Lincoln Kennedy (Raiders Analyst) gives us his insight on the Raiders first 2 weeks and how they can continue to progress, as they turn the page to New Orleans We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go inside the Raiders locker room with WR Cody White, who was a huge factor in both Raiders victories 1:13:25 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) takes us around the NFL, as we shift focus to Week 3, and weighs in on the big storylines, including several player injuries We caught up with WR Tre Tucker, after flaming the Chargers with a TD and 119 yds, and how he is feeling now with the Raiders going into Week 3 at 2-0 2:05:46 - Raiders Tom Flores Coach of the Week - Brent Browner (Bishop Gorman HS FB) talks about the success of his Gaels squad after beating the #13 team in the country See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - How has your opinioin changed of this year's Raiders team with their 2-0 start, who is getting your Game Ball, and why? 27:49 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) reacts to the Raiders winning in LA, and what he saw, good and bad, from the coaching staff and the team in all 3 phases 48:10 - Trey Wingo (Wingo Network/OG Football Show) shares his perspective on the Raiders 2-0 start and the other big storylines around the NFL as Week 2 wraps up  We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go inside the locker room and hear from 2 Raiders who really stepped it up in the team's Week 2 win Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Vanderbilt's fumble recovery for TD in the final second stuns NC State, with a befuddling 35-31 loss to Vandy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What are the keys to victory; who needs to ball out and what needs to happen for the Raiders to pick up the win? 25:56 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) sets the scene for Sunday's game against AFC West rival, the Chargers, and a couple Raiders he thinks will step up in Week 2 We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear from two rookies on the Secondary, looking to make an impact Sunday, Jermod McCoy and Zeke Masses 1:13:11 - Chris Hayre (Chargers Weekly) stops by with a preview of this week's opponent, the Chargers, and what the Raiders can expect from our division rival coming off a bad loss Q & Ari's NFL Quick Picks for Week 2, including Qimonni's Game! 1:56:27 - Lee Sterling (ParamountSports.com) comes through with sports betting picks for the rest of NFL Week 2 matchups, including Raiders/Chargers and CFB Week 4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - It's still early on in the process, but where is your confidence level or how high is your trust in this coaching staff and team direction, and why? 26:09 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) shares his insight on the Raiders going into Week 2 with a win, and what his confidence is in this new look team and coaching staff We hear from Michael Mayer, who is tasked with filling in for an injured Brock Bowers, and tells us why he is up for the challenge or whatever else is needed 1:12:50 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Zak Keefer (The Athletic - NFL) breaks down his article, "Klint Kubiak and the growth of the NFL’s most overlooked coaching tree" Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Nothing to see here... North Carolina DC Steve Belichick resigns, as UNC's investigation comes to an end 1:58:01 - Jake Hefner (Chargers Unleashed) gives us our first look at the Chargers, as the Raiders head to SoFi, and what he thinks we can expect from LA after a bad loss in Week 1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What would the Raiders prove to you if they go into So-Fi and pick up the win? 26:54 - Frank Cooney (Pro FB HOF Selector) joins us to talk about his 32 years on the HOF Selection Committee, and reacts to the recent rules changes they've made 46:40 - Sam Bruchhaus (SumerSports.com) weighs in on NFL Week 2 and the Raiders much improved o-line, which ranked atop the league in snaps under center in Week 1 1:12:52 - Amber Theoharis (Raiders.com/Silver & Black show) breaks down the Raiders Week 1 victory, with a look at the run game and how the team can build off the win We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We go inside the Raiders locker room with the hungriest Edge Rusher in the game, Madd Maxx Crosby Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): Week 3 in College Football resulted in Oklahoma St. upsetting #6 Oregon, which ended a 21-game FBS skid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What would you like to see more of from this team - what worked that they should build on, and what still needs improvement? 28:37 - Sam Gordon (LV Review Journal - Raiders) reacts to the Raiders win on Sunday and where he thinks they need improvement, and where the team really shined We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear from S Treydan Stukes, now the first Raiders rookie to get an interception in his NFL debut since 1982 1:13:39 - John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) tells us about some new changes in the Pro Football HOF, and takes us around the league NFL as we put a bow on Week 1 We hear from first year Raiders DE, Kwity Paye, who is already making a big impact on defense after one game Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): "Stefon Diggs guilty of NFL's dumbest move of Week 1 and it may have decided the Commanders loss..."   1:58:36 - Raiders Tom Flores Coach of the Week - Zachary Blanchard (Del Sol Academy HS FB) joins Q to discuss his team, now 3-0 on the young season, and their 22-14 win over Eldorado See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - Who is getting your game ball? What was it that stood out to you the most about Sunday's game? Brandy Flores takes us inside the Raiders locker room with Tyler Linderbaum, who along with the rest of the o-line, looked very good in the Raiders Week 1 victory We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): We hear from CB Jeremy Chinn who, along with the rest of the Secondary, made big contributions to Sunday's win 1:10:51 - Kirk Morrison (Raiders Color Analyst) shares his takeaways from the Raiders win in all 3 phases of the game, and what he wants to see continue to improve as the season progresses 1:25:42 - Nick Bodganovich (Silver Sevens/Boomer Sportsbook) sits down with us to talk about what they have going on at Boomer Sportsbook all season long and beyond 1:34:59 - Charean Williams (Pro Football Talk) gives us a very informative breakdown of Week 1 in the NFL, including her thoughts on the Raiders victory We hear from WR Jack Bech, after snatching his first NFL TD on Sunday, and get his thoughts on the team as the season rolls on into Week 2 vs. the Chargers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What do the Raiders need to do to get a Week 1 victory? Brandy Flores (LV Sports Network) joins Q live at MGM Grand Garden Arena and sets the scene for tonight's DAZN Boxing match, Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn 25:35 - Sam Warren (The Athletic - Raiders) breaks down his article, "Raiders’ Kirk Cousins is the starter for now — what can he do for a new-look offense?" and his thoughts on Sunday's opener Brandy caught up with Raiders DE Thomas Booker at practice this week to get his perspective on this team as they get set to take on Miami on Sunday 46:53 - Mike Palm (Circa Las Vegas - VP of Operations) stops by to talk about Circa's great Pro Football contests: Circa Survivor, Circa Millions and Circa Grandissimo Chad Ochocinco drops by the table, drops some f-bombs that make Ari mad, and weighs in on Fight Night and Sunday's Raiders/Dolphins game 1:16:42 - We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): Mark Schlereth (Fox Sports) is on the TV call for Raiders/Dolphins, and tells us what he'll be paying attention to on Sunday 1:34:28 - Marcel Louis-Jacques (ESPN - Dolphins) gives us a closer look at the Dolphins and what the Raiders can expect from this team in our Week 1 matchup Sunday 2:34:01 - Lee Sterling (ParamountSports.com) joins us with his sports betting advice for CFB Week 2 and the remaining NFL Week 1 matchups, including Raiders/Dolphins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RaiderNation - What are your bold predictions for the Raiders in 2026? 26:28 - Vinny Bonsignore (CalPost/RNR 920) shares his insight on the Raiders, what he'll be looking for on Sunday's opener and who could step up in Bowers absence, then we hear his convo with TE Michael Mayer 46:42 - Travis Wingfield (Dolphins Drive Time Podcast) gives us a preview of our Week 1 opponent and what we should expect to see from a team with some similarities in the Miami Dolphins We're Doing Football Right (brought to you by Meineke): inside the locker room with Ashton Jeanty, who is ready to go for Sunday, and tells us what he wants to accomplish this season 1:33:27 - Lindsay Rhodes (NFL Network) gets us ready for TNF today in Australia, and weighs in on plenty of questions we all have with the season officially underway Flush It! (brought to you by Moonlight Plumbing): We open the NFL season with a flush for Drake Maye, who threw not 1, not 2, but 3 interceptions in the Patriots loss to Seattle on Wednesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.