The Las Vegas Raiders are one of only eight teams that remain undefeated after the first two weeks of the 2026 NFL season. The Raiders picked up a big upset win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 that added credence to their hot start to the year.
Fox Sports’ Bucky Brooks’ ranked the Raiders No. 8 overall in his Monday Morning Top 10 rankings for Week 2
, reflecting the team’s unbeaten start and growing profile as an AFC contender.”Do not sleep on the Silver and Black after head coach Klint Kubiak quickly changed the culture in Las Vegas. The offensive guru has transformed the Raiders into a disciplined unit that pays attention to detail and avoids the self-inflicted miscues (turnovers, penalties and missed assignments) that lead to losses.
Although the wins have not been perfect, the Raiders’ 2-0 start suggests the team is headed in the right direction.“
Picking up a win against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 started the Raiders off on the right foot to begin the year. Defeating a Super Bowl contender in the Chargers makes the Raiders a team to take seriously moving forward.
The No. 8 ranking places the Raiders among the league’s early upper-tier of teams in the league. The placement also recognizes the team’s proven ability to win in multiple ways, as Cousins has spread the ball wide to all of his receivers behind an improved offensive line, and the defense has made many big plays to give the team life.
Las Vegas faces another winnable game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3, before a more demanding stretch lies ahead as it seeks to maintain its momentum on the year.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders launch into Bucky Brooks’ Top 10 Rankings after 2-0 start
