Join Vegas411 as we break down the highs and lows of last week in Las Vegas sports (Dec 30 – Jan 5).
Highlights
- Las Vegas Raiders predicted to sign Justin Fields in 2025
- A’ja Wilson gets trashed for being a woman athlete
- Noah Gragson finalizes plans for the 2025 NASCAR season
- Big update on Mike Vrabel’s future as the next Raiders head coach
- Las Vegas Golden Knights beat Buffalo Sabres 3-1
- Raiders lose season finale to Los Angeles Charges
#6 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback update
Main point: Las Vegas Raiders looking for a new Quarterback in 2025
The latest prediction is that Justin Fields may be the next Las Vegas Raiders Quarterback in 2025. He has only competed in five games for the Steelers in 2024 but put up decent numbers.

“Summoned to open the Steelers’ season under center as Wilson recovered from injury, the former Chicago Bears first-rounder has been equally dynamic as erratic,” Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports said.
#5 Talking head comments on Las Vegas Aces player
Main point: A’ja Wilson gets trashed in disgusting rant

A’ja Wilson is one of the best players in the WNBA but rarely gets the respect she deserves. A perfect example is a rant by Jeff Teague on the Club 520 Podcast, where he claims that Wilson can’t beat a man. Teague also claims that Wilson couldn’t beat anyone in the G League or college.
“Hell no,” Teague said in response to the idea that Wilson could beat a man at basketball. “Do you all know that expletives on the bench average 40 and 20 in college? (expletives gonna beat your a**. She is not beating people in the G-League. She’s not beating a person in college.”
#4 Las Vegas native set to drive #4 car at Front Row Motorsports.
Key point: Noah Gragson’s new number comes with a rich NASCAR legacy
Numbers mean a lot in NASCAR, and that’s why Noah Gragson’s taking over the #4 car for Front Row Motorsports is so important. Over the past decade, the number has already been driven by names like Josh Berry, Kasey Kahne, and Kevin Harvick. Now, Gragson and his crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer, have a chance to continue that legacy. Gragson recently spoke about the opportunity.
“I’m grateful to have my crew chief, Drew, along with four members from last year’s team, join Front Row Motorsports,” the Las Vegas native said. “This gives us a strong foundation to hit the ground running in the 2025 season.”
#3 Conflicting reports surface over next Raiders coach

Main point: Speculation growing about Mike Vrabel
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated claims that if Antonio Pierce gets the axe, Tom Brady wants Mike Vrabel as the Raiders’ replacement coach. However, Vrabel might have his eyes on another job.
This second claim comes from NFL insider Tony Pauline, who says, “Mike Vrabel is a popular name among Jets fans as the team’s next head coach, but few in the league believe it will happen… Word is that the Las Vegas Raiders will make a run at Vrabel, but people don’t believe he wants that job either.”
#2 Las Vegas Golden Knights continue their streak

Main point: The Knights bash Buffalo for another victory
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are on a roll after a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Las Vegas started the scoring trend early with two goals in the first period and showcased an offense that can take them to the Stanley Cup.
Jack Eichel, Tanner Laczynski, and Mark Stone all scored goals on Saturday night. The Sabres tried to make a third-period stand, but the Golden Knights never let it happen. Instead, Adin Hill stopped 23 of 24 goals for a GAA of .958%.
Las Vegas is now 27-9-3 this season and sits atop the Pacific division by three games.
#1 Chargers shock Raiders for another victory
Main point: Las Vegas Raiders end the season with a blowout loss

The Las Vegas Raiders started the season with a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and finished it the exact same way on Sunday. This time, they lost 34-20 in a game that looked very winnable at times. Aidan O’Connell even connected with Jakobi Meyers for a 25-yard score, putting them up 10-3 in the second. The Raiders defense couldn’t hold the Chargers for long, however.
Everything eventually came down to the fourth, where the Chargers scored back-to-back touchdowns to secure the victory. The only highlight was a 25-yard pass from Aidan O’Connell to Brock Bowers for a touchdown with only 25 seconds to go.
O’Connell finishes the game with 24 of 34 completions for 214 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.