Raiders and Chiefs: Tale of the Tape
Raider Ramble’s Ben Cogan breaks down some data and key matchups ahead of Sunday’s game.
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Raiders Loss in Retrospect: The Better Team Won
Raider Nation came out in full force on Sunday in anticipation of what they hoped would be a fourth straight win for the Raiders. It’s a feat that hasn’t been accomplished since their 2016 playoff season. The buzz around the team prior to the trip east hinted at playoff hopes. The postseason was looking more …
Raiders Top 5 Defensive Plays of 2017
We covered the top offensive plays of the year, so let’s show some love to the big men on the other side of the ball. The Oakland Raiders did not have a good defensive showing in 2017, but there are always some golden moments that rise above, especially when Khalil Mack is involved. Here are …
2017 Oakland Raiders Year in Review Part 3: The Ugly
RaiderRamble.com brings you the third part of our season review for the Oakland Raiders. 2017 Oakland Raiders Year in Review Part 3: The Ugly Now that the season is essentially over and the coaching carousel has most likely made its final stops, it’s time to put the season to rest. Part 1 covered the good, …
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2017 Oakland Raiders Year in Review Part 1: The Good
The Oakland Raiders saw a huge drop in performance in 2017, as reflected by their losing record. This year in review points out what went right for the team this year. For Raiders fans, 2017 has been disappointing, to say the least. A team that looked like a possible Super Bowl contender reverted back to …
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The Oakland Raiders Offense is Straight Out of Excuses This Week
While the title implies that they offer excuses, that would be an incorrect assumption; however, should the Oakland Raiders lose, there won’t be a single reason anyone will accept. Word came down from Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid a this morning that Marcus Peters will be suspended one game for his actions in Sunday’s …
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The Oakland Raiders Overpower the Giants
Nothing too fancy about the Raiders’ victory on Sunday, the team simply overpowered the Giants. Kelechi Osemele is a big nasty mauler amongst offensive lineman who has come across the moniker of “K.O.” and he comes by it honestly. We have seen his famous throw ’em out the club routine where he pancakes his defender …
The Rejuvenated Raiders
The fans in attendance last Sunday night were not disappointed despite the rainfall. The team recorded its first interception of the season, an end zone pick by NaVorro Bowman (who had fallen to the ground), and three players were ejected from the match, which ended in a 21-14 Raiders victory. Fortunately, the Raiders were able …
New Players and Used Concepts Save Raiders’ Season
There was an AC/DC reunion last Thursday night (even the drops made an appearance), as Amari Cooper was targeted early and often (19), amassing 11 receptions, 210 yards, a touchdown and AFC Offensive Player Of The Week honors. The Raiders coaching staff deserves credit for moving Cooper around the field, including in the slot as the target …
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