Locked On Raiders - Daily Podcast On The Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders looking to add offensive weapons as they turn the page to week 5

Oct 7, 2026
The Raiders’ receiver room is suddenly thin, sparking questions about Dante Thornton, potential reinforcements, and whether the team will pursue a trade. Attention turns to New England, where protection issues, Drake Maye’s turnovers, motion-heavy offense, and the battle to contain him could shape Week 5. Plus, listener reactions to Las Vegas’ hard-fought showing against Kansas City.
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INSIGHT

Raiders Earn Respect On The Biggest Stage

  • The Raiders gained major league-wide credibility despite losing to Kansas City.
  • Their 28.448 million-viewer game became the season’s most-watched NFL broadcast and lifted them from the low 20s into roughly the top 10 or 11 in power rankings.
INSIGHT

Dante Thornton Could Stabilize Thin Receiver Room

  • Dante Thornton Jr. could provide badly needed help as the Raiders’ receiver depth thins.
  • Trey Tucker leads the position with only 15 catches, while 60 of the team’s 93 receptions belong to non-receivers.
ADVICE

Why The Raiders Should Resist A Receiver Trade

  • The Raiders should resist trading draft capital for a dissatisfied receiver and continue developing their existing plan.
  • Your Boy Q argues that a midseason acquisition could undermine a culture built around accountability and belief in the current roster.
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