The Las Vegas Raiders' offense is poised for a major rebound in 2026, and two young stars could be at the heart of the resurgence. After a difficult 2025 season, new head coach Klint Kubiak—an offensive mastermind—brings a system that has already produced an Offensive Player of the Year, having coordinated for Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba during his award-winning campaign.

This fresh leadership, coupled with a quarterback room featuring veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, sets the stage for the Raiders' skill players to thrive. The big question now is whether running back Ashton Jeanty or tight end Brock Bowers can make a historic leap into the OPOY conversation.

While they remain longshots according to the odds—Jeanty at 55-1 and Bowers at 80-1—their potential in Kubiak's scheme makes them fascinating dark horses. For fans and bettors alike, they represent high-upside lottery tickets on what could be a dramatically improved Las Vegas offense.