As of Monday, NFL Mock Draft Database projects that the Raiders will take 2025 Heisman winner Mendoza with pick No. 1. Even so, Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer believes Vegas won't rule out selecting Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore if the third-year sophomore declares for the draft before the deadline on Jan. 23.

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

The NFL playoff matchups will take shape in NFL Week 18. The top seeds in both the AFC and NFC are still at stake, as is who is going to take

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald react to New York's 34-10 win that almost puts Las Vegas on the clock for the number one overall pick in the 2026 NFL dradft. Check out the full conversation on “Football 301” - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

The NFL playoffs will begin the second week of January 2026, and the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears appear to have locked up playoff spots.

The Raiders are a Week 18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs away from clinching the top NFL draft selection. If the Raiders lose their 11th consecutive contest next weekend, they'll essentially control the rights to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

When you start a season 7-1, making the playoffs should be a foregone conclusion. The Indianapolis Colts still have a good chance to make the playoffs. But it's not guaranteed anymore.

Every year, the NFL waits as long as possible before releasing the Week 18 schedule and that announcement finally came on Sunday night. The final week of the NFL season will kick off on Saturday with a doubleheader and then close out on Sunday night with the Ravens and Steelers battling in Pittsburgh.