RaiderNation - What are your keys to victory for the Raiders, and who is it we will be talking about Monday? What does Q think? Tashan Reed (The Athletic - Raiders) sets the scene for Sunday's Raiders/Patriots game and tells us what he thinks the team will need to do to start the season off with a win.

Ed Graney (LV Review Journal/Espn Las Vegas) comes through with the latest on the UNLV Rebels, now 2-0, and gets us ready for this Saturday's game against UCLA at Allegiant. Football is back! And so is Q and Ari's NFL Quick Picks! Let's see what the fellas think about the Week 1 matchups, including Sunday's Raiders vs. Patriots game.

Tyler Dragon (USA Today Sports) gives us a look at Week 1 in the NFL, as we officially kick things off tonight with the Eagles and Cowboys, and his early thoughts on which teams will be frontrunners for the playoffs or even the Superbowl. Lincoln Kennedy (Raiders Analyst) drops by with his thoughts on the Raiders, as they prepare for Sunday in New England, and what he is looking forward to seeing in their first regular season game with many new faces.

RaiderNation - What are the main factors that will influence the Raiders defense this week and throughout the season? What actions or adjustments are necessary for their success? Also, what are your thoughts on Amari Cooper deciding to retire in Week 1? Vinny Bonsignore (LV Review Journal) checks in with Raiders insight and what he expects to see in their Week 1 matchup with the Patriots, and his thoughts on Amari Cooper's retirement.

Q caught up with Raiders DT Thomas Booker to discuss his first season with the Raiders, what he brings to this team, and his excitement for Sunday against the Patriots. RaiderNation - What is your primary concern regarding Sunday's game? This could relate to offense, defense, or coaching decisions - what aspect are you uncertain about? Paul Gutierrez (Raiders.com) gets us ready for Sunday's game with insight on the Raiders, how they've been preparing for the season, starting with Week 1 in New England, and his thoughts on Jakobi Meyers.

Alex Barth (98.5 the SportsHub - Boston) stops by with a preview of our Week 1 opponent, the Patriots, some of their strengths and weaknesses, and what we can expect to see on Sunday in New England. Mariah Janos (Fox 5 Sports) gets us caught up with the LV Aces, who have won 12 in a row, and are looking at a potential playoff run, and some good news for Aja Wilson and Coach Becky Hammon. We hear Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel's thoughts on going up against Maxx Crosby.

RaiderNation - What is your primary concern regarding Sunday's game? This could relate to offense, defense, or coaching decisions - what aspect are you uncertain about? Q shares his concerns for all three categories. We hear from WR Jakobi Meyers during today's media scrum to get his thoughts on this team as they head to New England for the start of the season, and what the future may look like for him.

RaiderNation - What type of impact do you anticipate Chip Kelly having on the Raiders offense this season? Raiders Tom Flores Coach of the Week, Anthony Barilla (HC Silverado HS Football) joins Q to talk about his Skyhawks team and how they ended their 18-game losing streak by beating the #1 ranked team.

John McClain (HoustonTexans.com) gives us a look at NFL news and storylines, as we have made it to the first official game week, and what he expects to see as all the action kicks off this Thursday! Q and RaiderNation discuss their excitement about having Chip Kelly on the coaching staff and the potential impact he could have on the Raiders offense this season. We hear from some New England media members who think the Patriots aren't too worried about the Raiders offense. Ok then, we are keeping receipts!

RaiderNation - What type of impact do you anticipate Chip Kelly having on the Raiders offense this season? Jason Horowitz (Raiders Radio Play-by-Play) shares his excitement for a Raiders game week, and his final thoughts on the team and roster, leading up to Game 1 on the road against the Patriots.