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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Marshawn Lynch returning to his terrorizing form. Backup receivers making plays for Derek Carr. And the Oakland Raiders in a three-way tie for first place in the AFC West at 6-6. Sure we’re not watching Stranger Things Season 3? Raiders: Quick Slants From Week 13 “It was some pretty big shoes to fill,” wide out …
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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The mere mention of the Denver Broncos should elicit compulsive vomiting. Historically, I don’t think Denver fans are fond of Raider Nation either. If that wasn’t enough of a storyline, last year’s Raiders offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave has just been promoted to offensive coordinator in Denver. In case you forgot, he was not resigned last …
Once again the Oakland Raiders face a “must-win” game here in Week 11. Losing to the New England Patriots just might put a nail in the playoff coffin. A win does more than give the Raiders a .500 record. It gives them confidence and belief that they can beat anyone. A confidence that should get …
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After serving a one-game suspension, Marshawn Lynch has returned to the Oakland Raiders in a much-anticipated game today against the (4-3) Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football, the same stage where the team was annihilated few weeks ago. In the past, it has not been wise to bet against Lynch; fe are fully informed when …
Another early season defeat has put a damper on what should have been another playoff run for the Oakland Raiders. Heading into Week 9 with bleak playoff hopes, to say the least, Raider Nation has been severely disappointed thus far. To the dismay of the Raiders, they have a rather difficult remaining schedule that features …
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 …
The 2017 offseason was eventful for the Oakland Raiders, mostly for one reason: Marshawn Lynch in Silver and Black. Now fans are wondering if they jumped the gun. Hometown folk hero Marshawn Lynch signed a 2-year $9,000,000 deal this offseason with the team he grew up watching, the Oakland Raiders. Raider Nation was all abuzz …
