· 2026-07-14

The Las Vegas Raiders’ passing offense ranked 28th in the NFL last season, averaging 167.7 yards per game.
The Raiders finished 14th in the American Football Conference with a 3-14 record, on a W1 streak. Quarterbacks and the offensive line shared blame for the aerial struggles. Wide receivers now must step up in 2026 after a dismal year.
Tre Tucker led all Raiders pass catchers in 2025 with 696 yards and five touchdowns. The former Cincinnati speedster fits Klint Kubiak’s scheme. Tucker should remain a reliable outlet while possibly unlocking more potential in the new system.
Las Vegas signed Jalen Nailor to a multi-year deal worth over $11 million per season. Nailor never topped 444 yards in a single year with Minnesota. The Raiders hope a bigger role in 2026 unlocks his athletic traits.
Jack Bech managed just 20 catches for 224 yards and zero touchdowns in 2025. The top-60 pick underperformed. A bounce-back year is expected as he vies for the starting slot role.
Dont’e Thornton Jr. struggled as a rookie after being a fourth-round pick. The Tennessee product was raw and fumbled the technical side of playing receiver. A sophomore leap would count as a win.
Malik Benson was a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Day Three rookies rarely contribute early, but Benson ran a 4.37 at the Combine. He piled up 719 yards at Oregon in 2025 after a JUCO route that included four colleges.
The Raiders open against the Miami Dolphins on September 13, 2026.