Oakland’s win versus the Denver Broncos (3-11) secured a non double-digit loss campaign for the Silver & Black. The Oakland Raiders (7-7) will not have ten or more losses for the first time since 2002. Since that season, the Raiders have posted a 5-11 mark three times, a 4-12 record twice, and a two-win season once. They are also 5-0 versus AFC West...
Game Grades: Oakland Raiders 39 – Denver Broncos 23
QUARTERBACKS: Jason Campbell – C Again, Jason Campbell was knocked out briefly from the contest in the 3rd quarter, but he was able to return to end the game. He wasn’t as sharp versus Denver as he was the last two-games, but he made solid decisions with the football and kept the chains moving with his steadiness. Campbell’s first interception was an...
Monday Morning Musings: Aftermath of Raiders loss to Dolphins
Where has the Oakland Raiders ground game gone? In back-to-back losses to Pittsburgh and Miami, the Silver & Black has managed a combined 77-yards rushing. This after averaging 162.2 yards per game leading up to the game against the Chiefs a few weeks ago. It’s one thing to get manhandled by the Steelers on the road, but to run for a mere 16-yards at home...
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...
Raiders 17 – Cowboys 9: Post game wrap-up
The Oakland Raiders (1-0) defeated the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) 17-9 in their first pre-season action. Here are some highlights of the contest: It was a good showing for rookie defensive end Lamarr Houston. He started and played the entire first half and tallied two-sacks. He acknowledged during the game’s telecast that the solid coverage down the field helped him...