The season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a> in the NFL began at a solid competitive level. Despite holding an even record of 1-1, Antonio Pierce‘s squad showed they have enough weapons to be a tough challenge this season. However, recent news regarding the injury of a key player has altered the coach’s plans moving forward.



The news was confirmed by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who via his X account (@schultz_report), announced the injury of none other than DE Malcolm Koonce, who will miss the rest of the season.



The renowned journalist posted the following: “BREAKING: #Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce suffered a serious knee injury during a recent practice and will miss the entire season, per multiple sources.”



While the specific injury that will sideline Koonce for the rest of the season hasn’t been confirmed, it’s undoubtedly a significant loss for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/antonio-pierce">Pierce</a> and company. The DE was coming off a career-best season with 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles, and was entering the final year of his contract.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240921_BUS_237945_Malcolm-Koonce-1024x576_56271e3a.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Malcolm Koonce" class="wp-image-237960" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Malcolm-Koonce-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Malcolm-Koonce-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Malcolm-Koonce-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Malcolm-Koonce-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Malcolm-Koonce.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Defensive end Malcolm Koonce #51 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts after a defensive stop against the New York Giants in the third quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Giants 30-6.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Gardner Minshew, the unexpected leader of the Raiders</h2>



The Las Vegas Raiders have slowly become a team that, with humility and without much flash, has proven to be a tough opponent for any rival looking to face them over the past two weeks.


<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/nfl-news-andy-reid-and-chiefs-prepare-blockbuster-trade-for-star-wide-receiver-to-help-patrick-mahomes"></div>


The recent victory against the Baltimore Ravens highlighted the excellent relationship between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew">Gardner Minshew</a> and Maxx Crosby, to the point where the QB <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-raiders-qb-gardner-minshew-makes-confession-about-maxx-crosby-after-win-over-lamar-jacksons-ravens">made a bold confession about his teammate after defeating Lamar Jackson’s squad</a>.



“He’s a great leader. He does things the right way and I couldn’t be more grateful to have him on our team,” Minshew said of Crosby.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240921_BUS_237945_Gardner-Minshew-1024x576_ae3892ed.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Gardner MInshew" class="wp-image-237966" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Gardner-Minshew-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Gardner-Minshew-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Gardner-Minshew-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Gardner-Minshew-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Gardner-Minshew.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Gardner Minshew #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms-up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Las Vegas Raiders next matchups</h2>



<ul><li>Week 3, vs Carolina Panthers</li><li>Week 4, vs Cleveland Browns</li><li>Week 5, vs Denver Broncos</li><li>Week 6, vs Pittsburgh Steelers</li><li>Week 7, vs Los Angeles Rams</li></ul>

NFL News: Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce loses key player for the rest of the season

NFL News: Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce loses key player for the rest of the season - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">National Football League</a> released the sanctions it imposed on Antonio Pierce’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a> after some unsportsmanlike conducts in the 22-10 defeat over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. The biggest fine was for an action by a teammates of star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams">Davante Adams</a>.



Fines were levied on four Raiders players who were involved in fights against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-chargers">Chargers</a>. They include Marcus Epps ($11,817), Maxx Crosby ($11,255), Christian Wilkins ($11,255) and Jack Jones ($5,472). The curious thing is that Jones was sent off, but apparently it wasn’t enough to increase his fine.



Head coach Pierce will have to polish the attitude of his players in the regular season, as several of them were involved in misconduct and if that behavior continues, the fines will not be long in coming for the teammates of Davante Adams’ star.



Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer also received an $11,255 fine for being involved in the big fourth-quarter brawl after which he was ejected. As is customary, the NFL does not usually explain the allocation of the lifting number of the fines, but some players may appeal them.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240914_BUS_234864_Mitchell-1-1024x576_5835ecc0.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-234907" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Mitchell-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Mitchell-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Mitchell-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Mitchell-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Mitchell-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders lines up watching Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a 22-10 loss to the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Apparently it was a first week of the 2024 NFL with intensity. It’s somewhat imaginable considering it’s the resumption of the regular season after a long hiatus, but in the case of the Raiders and Chargers the level of focus on the game was diverted to generate a brawl.


<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#/nfl/nfl-threatens-tom-brady-tv-career-or-raiders-part-ownership"></div>


<h2>Las Vegas Raiders upcoming games</h2>



The Raiders are looking to bounce back after the loss to the Chargers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft and will have significant challenges ahead of them.



<ul><li>Week 2 – Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens – 09/15</li><li>Week 3 – Las Vegas Raiders vs Carolina Panthers – 09/22</li><li>Week 4 – Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns – 09/29</li></ul>



<h2>Los Angeles Chargers upcoming games</h2>



The Chargers are looking to continue their winning streak in the nascent 2024 NFL season and have a tough stretch of games.



<ul><li>Week 2 – Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers – 09/15</li><li>Week 3 – Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers – 09/22</li><li>Week 4 – Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs – 09/29</li></ul>

NFL imposes severe fines on Antonio Pierce's Las Vegas Raiders for controversial actions

NFL imposes severe fines on Antonio Pierce's Las Vegas Raiders for controversial actions - Bolavip US

miniaturas

By leading the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> to a memorable third <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> victory in five years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> has proven he’s part of a special group of athletes. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a> is widely regarded as the greatest of all time, but the Texas Tech product is starting to join the conversation too.



In fact, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a> are already treating Mahomes the way NBA teams treated Jordan back in the day. In an appearance on Maxx Crosby’s podcast ‘The Rush,’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/antonio-pierce">Antonio Pierce</a> revealed his team will play against the Chiefs No. 15 the same way the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-pistons">Detroit Pistons</a> did against Jordan in the late 80s and early 90s.



“We’ve got the Jordan rules and we’ve got what I’m calling now, from now on as long as I’m here, the Patrick Mahomes rules,” the Raiders head coach said, as quoted by Pro Football Talk. “You remember when Jordan was going through it with the Pistons, all those guys in the ’80s before he became Michael Jordan, Air Jordan, the Pistons used to whip his a–. Any time he came to the hole, elbows, feeling him, love taps. We’re in his head, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, I’m touching you. So I showed my guys Jordan getting his a– whooped.”



The Pistons’ “Bad Boys” were known for their aggressive style, which is why the ‘Jordan rules’ were just fitting for them. This game plan also let them get the upper hand on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bulls">Chicago Bulls</a> in three straight playoffs before MJ and company got over the hump to eventually build a dynasty.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240219_BUS_106032_Quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-is-sacked-by-Maxx-Crosby-98-of-the-Las-Ve-1024x576_5d9b8083.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is sacked by Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the 1st quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri." class="wp-image-106040" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/Quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-is-sacked-by-Maxx-Crosby-98-of-the-Las-Ve-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/Quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-is-sacked-by-Maxx-Crosby-98-of-the-Las-Ve-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/Quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-is-sacked-by-Maxx-Crosby-98-of-the-Las-Ve-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/Quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-is-sacked-by-Maxx-Crosby-98-of-the-Las-Ve-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/Quarterback-Patrick-Mahomes-15-of-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs-is-sacked-by-Maxx-Crosby-98-of-the-Las-Ve.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is sacked by Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the 1st quarter of the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.</figcaption></figure>



The Raiders cannot erase what Kansas City has already achieved, but they can try and stop the Chiefs from extending their dominance even more. And to do that, Pierce wants his players to do whatever it takes when they face Mahomes. “We’ve got to knock off the head of the snake. Fifteen. Hate the color red,” Pierce said. “There’s a hatred for the Chiefs.”


<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#20240216#BUS#105441"></div>


<h2>Raiders aim to end the Chiefs’ reign in the AFC West</h2>



Pierce has a job to do in Las Vegas, which is to put the pieces together and make the Raiders contenders after years of wait. He did an interesting job as an interim head coach in 2023, winning the opportunity to be fully in charge in 2024. But with the Chiefs in the same division, he understands the need to stop Mahomes at all costs.



We’re talking about a franchise that has dominated the AFC West for almost a decade now, with Kansas City clinching the division title in the last eight seasons. That span also includes six straight AFC Championship appearances as well as four Super Bowl trips, with three rings.



The Raiders will get the chance to play the Chiefs at least twice in 2024, and while they know what a challenging fixture this is, Pierce and company also know what is like to beat Mahomes’ team.



Last time they meet, Las Vegas upset Kansas City with a 20-14 win on Christmas Day. Andy Reid said it was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-reveals-which-loss-helped-the-chiefs-wake-up-make-the-super-bowl-20240130-BUS-100995.html">the wake-up call his team needed</a> to win the championship, but for Pierce, it may be proof that stopping Mahomes is possible.

Chiefs' rivals reveal brutal plan to stop Mahomes in 2024

Chiefs' rivals with ruthless plan to stop Mahomes like Pistons held Jordan - Bolavip US

Chiefs' rivals have merciless plan to stop Mahomes like Pistons held Jordan

Shortly after winning his third <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> in five years with the Kansas City Chiefs, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> took a moment to write to another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> head coach. The 65-year-old wanted to thank Antonio Pierce for handing the Chiefs a necessary wake-up call with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a> shortly before the playoffs.



“I texted him,” Reid said, via Peter King of NBC Sports. “I just said, Hey, beautiful facility, first of all. And I appreciate you kicking our tail because you taught us a lesson. You get complacent in this business, the margin between winning and losing is tiny.”



On Christmas Day, the Raiders pulled off a shock by beating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> 20-14 thanks to two defensive touchdowns. While that result seemed to rule out Kansas City as a contender for the public opinion, Reid believes it was exactly what his players needed to turn up their game. And the results prove him right. 



<h2>Christmas Day loss transformed the Chiefs</h2>



If anything their loss to the Raiders on December 25 appeared to bury the Chiefs’ contender status. But far from that, it made Kansas City rediscover its best version to prove why it was ready to defend its crown.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240216_BUS_105441_Patrick-Mahomes-5-1024x576_3656a471.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders." class="wp-image-88288" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28090048/Patrick-Mahomes-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28090048/Patrick-Mahomes-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28090048/Patrick-Mahomes-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28090048/Patrick-Mahomes-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28090048/Patrick-Mahomes-5.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.</figcaption></figure>



Not only did it bounce back with a win over the Bengals, but it also beat the Chargers with an alternative team in the regular season finale. Once again, the Chiefs retained the AFC West title to head into the playoffs in high spirits.


 

 

 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#20240130#BUS#100995"></div>


Come postseason time, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> did his thing and proved why he should never be written off. The Chiefs took down the Miami Dolphins’ offense in the Wild Card before proving they could also win outside Arrowhead. 



In Mahomes’ first road playoff game, Kansas City once again got the upper hand over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a>. The following weekend, Reid’s men upset the No. 1 seed Ravens in Baltimore to make the Super Bowl. And on the big game, Mahomes stepped up when it mattered the most to seal the deal.


 <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" id="BUS#20240214#BUS#104922"></div>


While that dramatic win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers">San Francisco 49ers</a> is what remains in most people’s memory, Reid doesn’t forget about the game that proved to be a turning point to their season. Which is why he had to thank Pierce.



“You better step up,” Reid said. “There’s a time and a place for these players that have been here before. You know what it takes. If you’re the veteran that’s dropping the ball or you’re the veteran getting the penalties, you better figure it out. Figure it out quick. This season’s gonna go down.”

Andy Reid names NFL coach who helped Chiefs win the Super Bowl

Andy Reid weighs in on Kyle Shanahan&#039;s overtime decision in the Super Bowl

Brett Favre weighs in on Travis Kelce&#039;s outburst against Andy Reid in the Super Bowl

Chiefs: Andy Reid reveals which NFL coach helped him win 2024 Super Bowl - Bolavip US

Andy Reid thanks another NFL head coach for the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win

Antonio Pierce is more than just a name in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>. He is a former player, Super Bowl champion, and now interim head coach of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a>. As interim head coach, Pierce will have more responsibilities than he did in his previous coaching positions.



Pierce was a linebacker at Paramount High School in Paramount, California, where he played his early years of football. He went on to play college football at the University of Arizona, but he was not selected during the 2001 NFL Draft due to his height, too short for a linebacker according to scouts (6-1).



Pierce was undrafted, but he signed with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-commanders">Washington Redskins</a> as a free agent. He played four seasons with the Redskins before signing with the New York Giants in 2005. He retired with the Giants in 2009.



<h2>How old is Antonio Pierce?</h2>



He was born in Long Beach in the state of California on October 26, 1978, Pierce is 45 years old in 2023. He is not the youngest head coach in the NFL in 2023 but he is one of those under 50 years old. age.



<figure class="aligncenter size-large wp-block-image"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231105_BUS_83285_HC-Antonio-Pierce-of-Raiders-2-1024x576_5f375665.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Interim head coach Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders" class="wp-image-83293" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28091257/HC-Antonio-Pierce-of-Raiders-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28091257/HC-Antonio-Pierce-of-Raiders-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28091257/HC-Antonio-Pierce-of-Raiders-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28091257/HC-Antonio-Pierce-of-Raiders-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/28091257/HC-Antonio-Pierce-of-Raiders-2.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Interim head coach Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on before a game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Who is his wife?</h2>



Jocelyn Pierce is his wife, she has instagram (@jocelyn_pierce_realtor), she is a licensed realtor. They met in 2006 at an ESPN Fantasy Football Event. Antonio and Jocelyn have 7 children.



<h2>How many Super Bowl rings does Antonio Pierce have?</h2>



Pierce won a Super Bowl ring as a player during his time with the New York Giants in 2007, he was one of the key players in the Giants reaching the Super Bowl (XLII) and defeating Tom Brady’s Patriots.



<h2>Coaching experience</h2>



Pierce began his coaching career in 2014 with Long Beach Poly High School, he was a head coach during his first job, then worked primarily as a linebackers head coach with Arizona State from 2018 to 2021 and joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022.

Antonio Pierce profile: Age, wife, Super Bowl ring and coaching experience

Antonio Pierce profile: Age, wife, Super Bowl ring and coaching experience - Bolavip US

Latest news from Antonio Pierce. Find out about all the news related to Antonio Pierce on bolavip.com/en

Antonio Pierce - Page 2

NFL News: Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce loses key player for the rest of the season

NFL imposes severe fines on Antonio Pierce's Las Vegas Raiders for controversial actions

Chiefs' rivals have merciless plan to stop Mahomes like Pistons held Jordan

Andy Reid thanks another NFL head coach for the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win

Antonio Pierce profile: Age, wife, Super Bowl ring and coaching experience