Ed Werder honors former Raiders running back Pete Banaszak

Two-time Super Bowl champion scored twice in Super Bowl XI.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

A fantastic running back for the Raiders. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: NFL reporter Ed Werder called Banaszak a 'fantastic running back for the Raiders' as tributes circulated for the late two-time champion. Banaszak was a key backfield contributor on two Super Bowl title teams during his tenure with the club.

Why it matters: Banaszak remains one of the most prolific goal-line and postseason runners in Las Vegas Raiders history. The tribute arrives as the current club works to re-establish its ground game entering Week 7 on a three-game losing streak.

By the numbers: Banaszak still holds the franchise single-season record with 16 rushing touchdowns in addition to his two rushing scores in Super Bowl XI. In the 2026 regular season, Las Vegas stands at 3-3 (10th seed) following a 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 18, with Raiders running backs averaging 0.67 yards before contact (31st in the NFL).

What to watch: Las Vegas looks to snap its three-game skid in Week 7 regular-season action.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-24T23:50:20.597668+00:00

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