It was a mind-boggling win. A game the Oakland Raiders shouldn’t have won based on their start. Yes, a tale of two half’s and a story about a team that was just hanging on, before they turned it up a notch on both sides of the football. Special teams kept the Silver & Black in the game, the offense gave them the lead and ultimately, the defense won it...
Raiders earn emotional victory in Houston, defeat Texans 25-20
Just a day after the death of their iconic owner Al Davis, the Oakland Raiders went into Houston and defeated the Houston Texans 25-20. The Raiders sported a shield on the back of their helmets that read “Al” in honor of Al Davis, who was part of the organization for 49 of the team’s 52 years. The Texans were the first to get on the scoreboard, driving 65...
Game Balls: Raiders 25 – Texans 20
The Oakland Raiders triumphed on the road, beating the Houston Texans, 25-20, a day after the passing of Al Davis. Here are some of the highlights, key plays and players that deserved game-balls during this emotional and memorable victory. Darrius Heyward-Bey Davis’ maligned first round selection a few years back posted seven-catches for 99-yards and one...
Raiders: McClain speaks, Hue’s chatter & a look at the Texans
Some Oakland Raiders and coach Hue Jackson addressed the media yesterday regarding several topics. Here are some highlights from the briefings on Monday: Rolando McClain, who rarely speaks to the media, talked about the New England Patriots and the aftermath of the loss at home. “Obviously, they’re a good team. You’ve got to give them credit. They played a...
Game Grades: Houston Texans 31 – Oakland Raiders 24
QUARTERBACK: B Bruce Gradkowski had a gutsy and gritty effort against the Houston Texans. Bernard Pollard sent the passer to the locker room after a punishing hit. But he never missed a snap and kept the Oakland Raiders fighting all afternoon while under the gun. In the 2nd quarter, Gradkowski scanned the field nicely and completed a 17-yard toss to Zach Miller...