The Oakland Raiders and the Chiefs are playing a game that matters for the first time in a long time.
Both teams boast a top-tier running game as they're ranked first (Chiefs) and second (Raiders) in the league.
The Chiefs currently hold a six-game winning streak against the Raiders in Oakland. This season so far for the Raiders has been about ending those bad streaks.
They ended their streak of losses against the Chargers, they ended their drought of not winning two games in a row.
If they win this game, they will be one win away from ending their streak of 11 losses per season that has ...
What happened? What's going on, as Marvin Gaye would say?Of seven NFL experts in the media, three of them believe the Oakland Raiders will defeat the Kansas City Chiefs.One of the experts, Jason Cole, is on the positive side of it, predicting that the Oakland Raiders will defeat the Kansas City Chiefs.In 2000, 2001 and 2002, consecutive wins were common. The 2010 Oakland Raiders are ready to add to the historical archives by producing a string of wins to set the record straight.The Oakland Raiders are jam-packed with talent and athletic ability. Some naysayers believe that some of the players are on ...
If you're like me, you hate bye weeks. Whether it is because your main receiver has a bye, or you're just looking for the next big waiver pick up for this week, look no further.Now is a good time to start making some fixes to your team whether you are looking to bounce back from a bad start, or looking to get ready for making a run in the playoffs. Look for these next few wide receivers to make a good run for you.Begin Slideshow
Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamndi Asomugha and TE Zach Miller are both sidelined with foot injuries and will be unable to war it out with the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday. What does this mean for the Oakland Raiders who are coming off back to back wins with the talents of both players? Replacements are said to be Chris Johnson and Brandon Myers. Who is Brandon Myers was my first question? TE Brandon Myers is in his second year and basically has had no play this season. Brandon Myers is 6"4" and weighs around 250 lbs. The Oakland Raiders may actually have ...
Ending a streak of 11 consecutive television blackouts, the Oakland Coliseum will be a packed house this Sunday.
Averaging a league-worst 41,000 fans per game, the Raiders continue to take baby steps in repairing their image over the past decade.
You've heard the match-ups. You know it's going to be a battle between the two top running teams in all the land. You may ask yourself, what other match-ups will define the outcome of this game?
Kansas City outside linebacker Tamba Hali against a young Raiders offensive line
Rookie linemen Jared Veldheer and Bruce Campbell have been solid in their transition to the quick ...
One by one, the great senior Oakland Raiders are leaving us. It's time to impart the talent of those men to this generation of Oakland Raiders.
There are so many to remember. Most recently George Blanda passed away. It took a few weeks but finally some type of change overtook the young Oakland Raiders and they are making the Raider Nation proud to be Raider fans.
Before Blanda there was Jack Tatum. There are others but the list would be too long.
Some of the retired players have slowed down physically, but they perk up when you mention the 2010 team. Their swagger ...
Are you expecting smash-mouth football on Sunday as the Oakland Raiders clash with the Kansas City Chiefs?
You bet. The type of scoring that the Oakland Raiders have been doing looks better than the scores during two of the best years in Raider history.
If you look back at the data you will certainly be encouraged. Here is a partial list of data for 2001 and 2002.
Year 1
Year 2
3
14
-3
13
24
27
7
18
5
-15
10
-6
10
-10
10
-3
10
24
-7
7
10
21
18
6
7
20
7
-6
-6
12
-2
24
During two of the best years in Oakland Raiders history at no time was there ever a 75 point differential for two consecutive games.
If the game between the Oakland Raiders and ...
The Raider Nation did it. They bought enough tickets to the Oakland Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs game to lift the blackout.
It has been a long time since the local fans have been able to view the games. Since the game between the Raiders and the Chiefs will be hardhitting, it is going to be a fantastic game to see.
After 11 games and 11 blackouts, the ray of sunshine brightens the future of the Oakland Raiders for 2010. The gleam of dawn is a sure sign that things are going to be quite different on the playing field when the Oakland Raiders enter ...
The Oakland Raiders have quickly emerged as a dominating force in the AFC and one of the biggest surprises thus far in the NFL season. They're contending for the AFC West division lead with Kansas City and are coming off of two monstrous wins against Denver and Seattle. To those wondering why the Raiders have been succeeding as of late, I have put together the reasons behind the resurrection of the historic franchise.Begin Slideshow
Quarterback: CThe Raiders have had instability at the quarterback position since Rich Gannon retired. This year, they bring in Jason Campbell, but Bruce Gradkowski took over in Week 2. Well Campbell has taken back over since Gradkowski's shoulder injury, and Campbell has played well. During the Raiders' two-game winning streak, Campbell has thrown for over 500 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Due to the poor play of quarterback early in the season, the Raiders passing game earns the grade of a C. Running Back: A+The Raiders' running game speaks for itself, being second in the NFL in rushing only ...