Raiders kickoff returner Justin Miller
 
On Sunday, the Houston Texans (7-7) will try to extend their winning streak to a franchise record fifth straight when they visit the Oakland Raiders (3-11).
Neither club is making the playoffs, but the upstart Texans are shooting for their first nine-win season with victories to close out the season and a fourth straight win in their all-time series against the Silver & Black.
The emotional wear and tear of the season has tested Oakland’s young passer, as he stated this week, “It’s tough to tell the guys …

On Sunday, the New England Patriots (8-5) and Randy Moss visit the Oakland Raiders (3-10). Last time both of these teams met, it was the opening game of the 2005 season, and Moss was making a splash in his debut in Silver & Black with a 5 reception for 130 yard and 1 touchdown performance.
That type of output was rarely seen again in Oakland, as Moss became public enemy number one for fans after his uneventful two campaigns by the Bay in which he sulked and was all but forgotten …

Gerard Warren sacking Trent Edwards 
BUFFALO, NY – Prior to the contest, the Oakland Raiders announced that running back Justin Fargas was inactive for the game and that rookie Darren McFadden will start in his place.
Left tackle Mario Henderson was designated the starter at left tackle once again for the inactive Kwame Harris,
Other players declared inactive for today’s game were: WR Todd Watkins, CB Chris Johnson, offensive linemen, John Wade, Seth Wand and newly added tight end Ben Troupe.
Johnnie Lee Higgins got the Raiders started quickly with a 69-yard return to …

The Oakland Raiders (1-1) will head east to face the Buffalo Bills (2-0) this Sunday in their second of back-to-back games on the road.
After a morale raising 23-8 victory last weekend at Arrowhead stadium, Oakland will look to shock the undefeated Bills, who are ranked 5th in the NFL in total defense and 7th overall in points allowed per game.
Oakland will likely be without the services of Justin Fargas after sustaining a groin injury in their last game. But with young rushers that provide incredible depth, the Raiders will look …

QUARTERBACK
JaMarcus Russell: Once again, the strong-armed passer managed the game well and continued his growth in his first career road start. His stats were not impressive, but the way he checked down on some plays to his fullback and tossed the ball away when there was nothing available down the field displayed maturity. With a powerful running game helping Russell out, the Raiders can now start expanding on the playbook and slowly bring along last year’s first overall pick. He is not forcing the ball into bad spots, and with …

The Oakland Raiders (1-0) traveled last season to Tennessee to face the Titans (1-0) and were defeated 13-9. This Friday, both teams will meet again for their second pre-season contest, marking the 10th time both franchises have met prior to the regular season.
Lane Kiffin and Jeff Fisher will try to stretch their starters into the 2nd quarter in hopes of getting them primed for their third contest of the pre-season, where they will get an entire half of dress rehearsal.
Oakland is coming off an 18-6 victory versus the 49ers, while …

JaMarcus Russell participated during all workouts today. The coaches limited him to short passes as a precaution. Otherwise, he looked like he was in no discomfort. Russell did throw one ball 50 yards. Russell humbly admitted that he only used his wrist in making the throw. WOW!
Head coach Lane Kiffin answered questions about the performance of offensive tackle Mario Henderson and for all practical purposes, threw him under the …