{
  "id": 12748533,
  "title": "A tough first loss for the Raiders, now a quick turnaround at New England",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/a-tough-first-loss-for-the-raiders-now-a-quick-turnaround-at-new-12748533",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T00:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tough-first-loss-raiders-now-003240312.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Henderson, Nevada, the Las Vegas Raiders suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-27 on Sunday. The Chiefs, who had not lost all season prior to last year, now have a 4-0 record and appear poised to continue their streak of nine consecutive AFC West titles. The Raiders, who were initially expected to have a rebuilding season under first-year coach Klint Kubiak, have won their first three games and are now in position to make an unexpected playoff run. With 38 out of 49 teams that started the season 3-1 since 2020 going on to make the playoffs, the Raiders' 3-1 record puts them in a strong position. However, they face a challenging schedule next, with games against the Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams, both of whom are considered consensus favorites to win the Super Bowl. Defensive end Maxx Crosby emphasized that the team's attention must remain focused on the upcoming game in New England, stating, \"It's not about who exactly we're playing. No matter what, we want to be the best version of ourselves. We know New England's a great team and we're going on the road again, so we got a lot of work to do until we get to Sunday.\" The Raiders' head coach, Kubiak, expressed confidence in his team's ability to handle the pressure, calling them \"a very mature group.\" He also acknowledged the Raiders' progress, noting that they have as many wins as last year's team, which finished with a 3-14 record. Wide receiver Dont e Thornton Jr., who has been out all season with a hamstring injury, practiced in full on Wednesday and could be activated by the Raiders during their 21-day window. Right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (groin) and wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) also missed practice on Wednesday but have yet to return to action. Kubiak praised the Raiders' offensive coordinator, who was with the Seattle Seahawks during their Super Bowl victory in 2020, as a \"great defense this season with a lot of talented players and a really talented coaching staff.\"",
  "summary": "(AP) — Previous Raiders teams were more than accustomed to the feeling of coming off a loss, but this year's team is surprisingly experiencing it for the first time about a month into the season.Las Vegas had every chance to remain unbeaten this past Sunday before losing 30-27 to Kansas City, which until last season had won nine consecutive AFC West titles.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A tough first loss for the Raiders, now a quick turnaround at New England",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/a-tough-first-loss-for-the-raiders-now-a-quick-turnaround-at-new",
        "published": "2026-10-08T00:33:43.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}