The 2026 NFL Team Previews begin with the Las Vegas Raiders, and Stephie Smalls is joined by Vegas Matty from FootballContest.com to break down one of the most interesting rebuilds in the NFL. The Raiders have Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins, Brock Bowers, Ashton Jeanty, Maxx Crosby, and a new coaching direction, but how quickly can this team actually become dangerous?
Stephie and Vegas Matty discuss the Raiders’ 2025 struggles, why Kirk Cousins makes sense as a bridge quarterback, when Mendoza could take over, and how Klint Kubiak’s offense could help unlock Jeanty and the run game. They also get into Raiders fantasy football sleepers, including Mike Washington Jr. as a handcuff and possible goal-line vulture, plus Trey Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Dante Thornton, and the rest of the young receiver room.
Then it is time for the betting board: Raiders win total, AFC West odds, playoff longshots, Maxx Crosby Defensive Player of the Year prices, Ashton Jeanty rushing props, and how Vegas Matty is approaching the under at plus money. Plus, Matty explains how FootballContest.com works as a Las Vegas proxy service for Circa Survivor, Circa Millions, Grandissimo, and other major football contests.
Listen to The Stephie Smalls Show for every 2026 NFL team preview, fantasy football angle, futures bet, win total pick, and best bet all offseason.
(00:00) Raiders preview intro + Ask Smalls CTA
(00:31) Stephie Smalls Show theme
(00:52) 2026 NFL team previews begin
(01:17) Vegas Matty joins the show
(01:48) Raiders 2025 recap + No. 1 pick
(02:25) Coaching changes, Klint Kubiak + Rob Leonard
(02:53) Raiders offensive struggles, Geno + Ashton Jeanty
(03:45) Fernando Mendoza mania in Vegas
(04:36) Kirk Cousins as the bridge quarterback
(05:36) When will Mendoza start?
(06:31) Building around Mendoza and Brock Bowers
(07:23) Raiders wide receiver room
(10:02) Draft defense + Jamal McCoy longshot
(11:24) Maxx Crosby trade rumor fallout
(12:30) Maxx Crosby Defensive Player of the Year odds
(14:35) Rhythm app + Circa contest ad read
(15:48) FootballContest.com proxy service explained
(17:06) Raiders fantasy football outlook
(17:28) Ashton Jeanty fantasy outlook
(17:59) Mike Washington Jr. fantasy sleeper
(20:24) Trey Tucker, Jalen Nailor + deep-shot props
(22:31) Raiders betting lines
(24:01) Under 5.5 wins at plus money
(25:09) Ashton Jeanty rushing yards prop
(26:07) Why Kirk Cousins helps the offense
(27:02) Vegas Matty’s win total pick
(28:50) Raiders rebuild outlook
(30:36) FootballContest.com info + SGPN promo code
(31:41) Survivor plans for the season
(32:00) Outro
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