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...
Season Ending Awards: Raiders Best & Worst Moments
Here’s a summary of the best and worst for the Oakland Raiders (8-8) in the 2010 season: MVP (Offense) Darren McFadden, RB By far Oakland’s most valuable offensive performer with 1,664-combined yards from scrimmage. Ten times he hit paydirt with either amazing runs or impressive scampers after catching the football. Honorable Mention: Robert Gallery, LG: He...
Game Grades: Indianapolis Colts 31 – Oakland Raiders 26
QUARTERBACK: B- Jason Campbell’s first half statistics were respectable; 12-of-17 for 87-yards. But the offensive output for the team was horrendous. Zach Miller dropped a potential 1st down on a 3rd and 4, Campbell’s arm was hit as he released the football by Robert Mathis on a 3rd and 9 and was pressured on another 3rd and 9 when Jared Veldheer was beaten...
Game Grades: Jacksonville Jaguars 38 – Oakland Raiders 31
QUARTERBACKS Jason Campbell: A The Oakland Raiders got another outstanding performance out of their starting passer today. On 3rd and 3 during Oakland’s first possession of the 2nd quarter, Campbell was poised rolling away from pressure towards the sideline and finding Darren McFadden for 16-yards. Later on that drive, Campbell his Zach Miller for 7-yards and...
Game Grades: Oakland Raiders 28 – San Diego Chargers 13
QUARTERBACK: A Dare I say, Jason Campbell was Rich Gannon-esque in his play this afternoon versus the San Diego Chargers! The Oakland Raiders passer was efficient, poised and gave the team a chance for positive plays on every snap this afternoon. Campbell on 3rd and 7 during Oakland’s first scoring drive pump faked, was chased from behind and ran for 6-yards...