Injury Report: A Few Key Question Marks For Raiders This Weekend
So much for staying healthy after the bye week. The Oakland Raiders’ official injury list almost doubled this week from last, as eight players are nursing sore body parts. How that will impact Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Coliseum is still not clear.
DJ Hayden: It Feels Awesome To Be Back
Oakland cornerback DJ Hayden practiced for the first time since breaking his foot in June, a potential boost for the Raiders’ struggling defense. The 12th overall pick in 2013, Hayden has been on the physically-unable-to-perform list […]
Raiders Offense Needs To Stay Wide Open Going Forward In 2014
In Week Six, the Oakland Raiders’ offense set season-high marks in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards. If this is Interim Head Coach Tony Sparano’s plan for staying competitive with a bad defense, it’s not necessarily a bad plan. Rookie quarterback Derek Carr had his best game of the year against San Diego, and the sky is the limit for the youngster going forward this 2014 season.
Tale Of The Tape: Arizona Cardinals At Oakland Raiders
The Cardinals continue to write a winning script, and the best aspect of their 30-20 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week Six was the return of quarterback Carson Palmer following his shoulder and nerve problems.
Opponent Profile: Cardinals Come To Town With Carson Palmer, Hope To Keep Raiders Winless
Next up for the 2014 Oakland Raiders: the Arizona Cardinals, the team currently leading the tough NFC West with a 4-1 record this season. The Cardinals aren’t a dominating team, however, and if the Silver & Black can play well for a second week in a row for once, they may have a shot at the upset at the Coliseum.
Grades: Raiders Can’t Hold On In 4th Vs. Chargers
The 2014 Oakland Raiders cam every close to getting their first win of the season on Sunday. In fact, they held the lead in the second half for the first time all season. But in the end, the San Diego Chargers’ offense was too much for the Silver & Black’s defense, and the Chargers escaped with a 31-28 victory over the Raiders.
Injury Report: Bye Week Helps Raiders Get Healthier For Week 6
The NFL bye week always is a welcomed sight for injured players, and the Oakland Raiders used their bye week to get a lot healthier—especially on the defensive side. This is good, as next up for the Silver & Black is a visit from the San Diego Chargers and their high-powered offense.
Raiders Look To Revive Running Game Against Chargers
As a coaching disciple of Bill Parcells, Oakland Raiders interim coach Tony Sparano has long believed that a powerful offense starts with a strong running game. Reviving the NFL’s worst rushing attack is high on Sparano’s […]
A Look At The 10 Worst Seasons In Oakland Raiders History
As the 2014 Oakland Raiders are staring in to an 0-5 start if they lose to the San Diego Chargers at home this weekend, it’s entertaining to take a look back in time at the history of the Silver & Black to see just how bad the team has been at various points in its 55-season history.
Tale Of The Tape: San Diego Chargers At Oakland Raiders
The Chargers begin a three-week tour of the AFC West with this road trip to Oakland.
Raiders Return To Work Under New Coach
With four straight losses to open the season and the head coach having already been fired, there are plenty of negatives to dwell on for the Oakland Raiders. That’s why interim coach Tony Sparano decided to […]
Opponent Profile: San Diego Chargers Present Big Challenge For Toothless Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have a new head coach, for now, and they’ve just had their bye week. How will they fare against the 4-1 San Diego Chargers at home this week? Well, the Bolts are on a roll, and they look very good. The exact opposite can be said of Silver & Black, so don’t expect things to suddenly get better for Oakland now that Dennis Allen has been fired.