The two divisional games between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017 served as a microcosm for the Raiders’ season, both reeling the fans in with optimism, while serving them equal doubt and despair. The Raiders’ playoff hopes have effectively ended after Sunday’s massacre at Arrowhead, but the reality is that this …
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It’s no secret that the Oakland Raiders defense the past two weeks has been easier on the eyes since John Pagano was promoted to defensive play calling duties. The eyes alone suggest that the players are simply playing faster, that they’re flying to the football. We’re seeing multiple instances where multiple defenders are swarming the …
Michael Crabtree’s actions during Sunday’s game against Aqib Talib brought into question whether viewers were watching a football match or a fight on the undercard of a UFC event. Now Amari Cooper is likely missing time with a rolled ankle, Crabtree’s one game suspension could not have been worse. Admittedly, Crabtree and the Raiders are …
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Moving forward there are still plenty of defensive miscues the Raiders have to address. Looking back at the game in Mexico City, the Oakland Raiders knew Tom Brady had always had difficulty when defensive lines get pressure up the middle. However, given the Raiders lack of success in that department this season, some suggested for …
The Oakland Raiders season is not over, but now it’s on life support. This week’s game against the New England Patriots was always going to be an uphill battle, but with the Raiders coming off the bye week which gave them additional time to plan, hope was in abundance. However, the hope was in vain. …
The Raiders’ “home” might be in Oakland, California but go into the parking lot of the Coliseum on game day and you will find members of Raider Nation from all over the USA, and further abroad. The Raiders are one of the few teams in the NFL with an international brand, whose skull and crossbones …
The question on all of Raider Nation’s minds, “Where did it go wrong for these Raiders?” The Oakland Raiders received more bets than any team to win the Super Bowl this season per ESPN, but come the halfway point of the season, things are looking bleak. Several factors could be tied into what exactly has gone …
