This week, Andria’s Analysis will take a look back at the Raiders versus the Dolphins, and delve into the upcoming game against the New England Patriots in Mexico City. The Oakland Raiders had a bye this week after a close win over the Miami Dolphins. Many had concerns after the Dolphins game, wondering if this …
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At 4-5, there is little room for error if the Oakland Raiders want to make it into January. Having to face the New England Patriots in Mexico isn’t exactly a dream scenario if you’re looking to stay in the playoff race. Or is it? The Patriots are certainly good, but their 7-2 record isn’t all …
Tale of the Tape On How Raiders Can Beat Patriots Read More »
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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What happens during the bye week? The general manager chats with beat writers. That’s exactly what Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie did on Thursday. Two questions stood out to me: About the coordinators and a seldom-seen second-round draft pick. When asked to give his evaluation of the coordinators, McKenzie expertly answered, yet dodged, no, …
Aspuria’s Assertions: All the fixings in the bye week and beyond Read More »
Earlier this week, Ryan Shazier of the Pitsburg Steelers talked about the New England Patriots being a problem for the rest of the NFL. He pointed out that his team needed to get over the hump in order to get to the Super Bowl and as most of the AFC knows and that includes the Oakland Raiders, the road to Super Sunday normally goes through New England.
NFL.com is reporting that EA Sports has officially made Tom Brady their cover athlete for Madden 18. This is the second time in a row a New England Patriot has adorned the Madden cover. Last year it was tight end Rob Gronkowski, who was officially placed on injured reserve on December 3rd last season.
Imagine the Oakland Coliseum on that day, number 24 is lined up in the “I-formation” as Carr hikes the ball then Lynch lunges one yard into the end zone with mere seconds on the clock to beat the Patriots. It would be a sword through the heart, maybe a sign that the end of the Patriots dynasty is nearing, finally
