Raiders Predicted to Add 628-Yard, 8-Touchdown WR for Geno Smith
It’s been a rough year for the Las Vegas Raiders, a team that had some expectations entering the year. Sitting in fourth place in the AFC West, the Raiders are currently 2-5, and things don’t look like they’re going to get much better anytime in the near future.
It’ll be interesting to see the direction the organization takes over the next year or so, but it’s obvious that if Geno Smith is going to be the quarterback long-term, the Raiders have to find some better weapons around him.
When searching for ways to do that, PFN predicted that the Raiders would select a wide receiver with a top 10 pick. They had the Raiders selecting Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State with the seventh overall pick, with Tyson being the top-rated wide receiver on many boards as of now.
“The Raiders could go with offensive line help here, but with Jakobi Meyers set to leave in 2026 and rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton failing to produce, Las Vegas might need to target a bona fide WR1 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
“At around 6’1″, 195 pounds, Tyson downsizes a touch from Meyers, but Tyson’s three-level dynamic ability is near-unmatched in the 2026 class. He’s a fluid and instinctive separator, an acrobatic catch artist, an explosive vertical presence, and a venerable RAC weapon,” Ian Cummings wrote.
Why Should Raiders Pursue Jordyn Tyson in the NFL Draft?
Taking a wide receiver in the top 10 typically doesn’t go as well as some teams expect it, unless a player is a true star. Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN also believes that the Las Vegas Raiders and other teams wouldn’t be wrong for selecting him in the top 10, naming him the eighth-best player in the country entering this upcoming draft.
“The Colorado transfer has teamed up with quarterback Sam Leavitt to light up defenses for two seasons now. Tyson’s superpower is being open even when it looks like he’s completely blanketed. It makes him essentially uncoverable in the red zone. He wins on 50-50 balls and outmuscles defensive backs. His 116 receiving yards after first contact rank inside the top 20 nationwide,” he wrote.
The Raiders Need to Bolster Their Receiver Group
It’s important that the Las Vegas Raiders find a wide receiver.
It was reported a few days ago that the team could look to move on from Jakobi Meyers, but even if he doesn’t get traded, he’s set to hit the free agency market at the end of the year, and after his trade request in the offseason, it seems like he’ll leave when he has a chance.
Even if they were to add a player of Tyson’s caliber, it’s also crucial that Las Vegas goes out and tries to find a veteran. Some of the players on the roster have loved what Meyers has done, stating that he’s been a great veteran to have around.
“Jakobi has been awesome. I was really telling him how thankful I am of him this past weekend, just of all the mentoring that he’s given because I said, ‘You know, you didn’t have to do that’. He doesn’t have to help the young guys,” Bech said. “You hear a lot of stories about young guys coming into rooms where vets don’t really help them out. ‘Kob and Tre (Tucker) have been nothing short of awesome to me and Dont’e, just helping us learn and grow each and every day when we come in here,” Jack Beech said.
Seahawks Get Good News Days Before SNF Game vs. Commanders
The Seattle Seahawks head into Week 9 rested and hopefully recharged after a bye week. As the Seahawks prepare to face the Washington Commanders in primetime, Seattle received some good news.
The Seahawks running game could be getting a boost, but the question is when. Seattle announced that fullback Robbie Ouzts has been designated to return to practice ahead of the team’s showdown against Washington.
This move opens a 21-day practice window for Ouzts to either be moved to the active roster or remain on injured reserve. Ouzts had been on IR with an ankle injury and will now return to practice.
A fullback returning to the field is not typically viewed as massive in today’s NFL, but Seattle’s rushing attack has been inconsistent. Ouzts’ blocking ability could provide a boost to help jumpstart the Seahawks run game as the rookie shined during a limited sample size prior to injury.
The move does not guarantee Ouzts will suit up against the Commanders but indicates the rookie is inching closer to a return. Making a return to the practice field is the first step for Ouzts being able to play on Sundays.
Here’s the latest Seahawks news heading into the team’s Week 9 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Commanders.
Could the Seahawks Make a Trade Before the NFL Deadline?
The Seahawks have until November 4, 2025, to make a deal before the NFL trade deadline. It remains to be seen if Seattle will be aggressive in the coming days, but general manager John Schneider has not been afraid to strike a midseason move.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald made it clear that Seattle is open for business, if the right move is available.
“We’re always active,” Macdonald explained on October 27, per The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar. “You know how John rolls: We’re in everything. We’re constantly trying to do what’s best for us. Sometimes that’s through acquisition.”
The Seahawks Would Be Wise to Make a Trade to Bolster the Team’s Offensive Line
Seattle got a jolt during the bye with the San Francisco 49ers‘ loss in Week 8. The 5-2 Seahawks are now tied with the Los Angeles Rams for first place in the NFC West. If the Seahawks do make a move, linebacker and offensive line are two position groups to watch, per Dugar. It feels like a broken record, but the Seahawks offensive line continues to be a work in progress.
“The Browns (Joel Bitonio, Wyatt Teller) and Titans (Kevin Zeitler) have veteran guards on expiring contracts, though those teams might not see value in worsening the supporting casts in front of their rookie quarterbacks,” Dugar wrote in an October 28, story titled, “Trade deadline options: Seahawks should be buyers, even if a big deal seems unlikely.”
“Although the Jets might feel great after their first victory of the Aaron Glenn era, they could still sell off an expiring-contract player like left guard John Simpson. Evan Neal of the Giants might not be an upgrade, but the cost would likely be low, and Schneider is not afraid to take a swing on a first-round pick (Neal was selected No. 7 in 2022).”
The Seahawks are a 3.5-point favorite versus the Commanders in the Sunday Night Football matchup, per DraftKings.
