The Oakland Raiders suffered their sixth straight loss of the season, losing to the Denver Broncos by a final score of 26-13 on Thursday Night Football.The Raiders played with heavy hearts after learning about the death earlier in the week of head coach Dennis Allen's father. They were unable to slow down Peyton Manning and the red-hot Broncos.Oakland was swept by arch-rival Denver and outscored 63-19 in the teams' two meetings this season.The loss dropped the Raiders to 3-10 on the season, and the team continues to struggle on both sides of the football. Although Oakland lost by only 13 ...
The Oakland Raiders fell to 3-10 on the season with Thursday night's 26-13 loss to the Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos. While his stats didn't end up looking so terrible—completing 19-of-30 passes for 273 yards, two touchdowns and one interception—disapproval of Carson Palmer is starting to pick up steam. With virtually no running game to lean on, Palmer is actually putting together a respectable season. But the NFL has taught us that no matter how good or bad a situation is, the quarterback either receives all the praise or shoulders most of the blame as it relates to his team's performance. ...
Darren McFadden was supposed to be the next great running back when the Oakland Raiders drafted him with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.By now he should be at an Adrian Peterson level, unstoppable and considered as one of the best running backs of the game. However that isn't going to happen, as Darren McFadden looks like a prime example as to why more NFL teams are looking towards the later rounds to find their next great running back.McFadden's status as a semi-bust isn't due to lack of hard work or talent. McFadden has the talent and ...
It wasn't really a surprise, but somehow it was still disappointing Thursday night to the faithful at the Oakland Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders fell to a superior team (that's been a theme lately) in the Denver Broncos by the score of 26-13. The problem is, the Raiders did have a chance in this game.After spotting the Broncos a 13-0 lead that easily could have been 21-0, the offense had perhaps its best offensive drive of 2012, marching 80 yards on 14 plays to make it 13-7. The touchdown play was something we hadn't seen much out of from Greg Knapp this ...
It's been another depressing season for the Oakland Raiders, just like every season since their AFC Championship in 2002.Looking for the bright spots on this team has been a difficult task, especially with a 3-10 record and a defense that came into Thursday night's game ranked 28th in the league.The Raiders will likely face another offseason of rebuilding, trying to find something that will work for the team.But at wide receiver, at least, they have an asset in Rod Streater.Streater's evening was one of the few high points for the Raiders during a 26-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. Streater's ...
Hopefully, you've had the pleasure of listening to Ice Cube's "Come and Get It," which serves as an anthem of sorts. Mr. Cube has also hoped it would be used as motivation. Sorry, Cube. It doesn't appear that anyone within the organization is listening.The lyrics truly tell the story of what Ice Cube expected from his beloved Oakland Raiders; but not everything ends similarly to a family movie. Hearts will be broken and dreams will be dashed.Thus, let's turn to those lyrics to find out how the Raiders have failed their most famous fan. "Just win, baby"Not much analysis is required here. ...
If the Oakland Raiders want to upset the Denver Broncos, they need to slow down their two biggest weapons. The hardest one to slow down is Peyton Manning, but if successful, can also help slow down Von Miller’s electric pass rush. There really is no stopping Manning or Miller, but it is possible to get in their way just enough to win the game. The Raiders are one of only three teams to keep Miller from recording a sack this season, so the blueprint is there.Manning is a little trickier to slow down, and he has only two games with ...
This weekend will mark the 10th anniversary of Carson Palmer winning the Heisman Trophy, but, as he gets ready to face the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football, things are not so promising for the Oakland Raiders’ quarterback. Division-leading Denver has developed into one of the stingiest defenses in the league. At the moment, the sexy statistic is that they have forced interceptions in their last seven games, while Palmer has given up interceptions in eight straight. At 32 years old, Palmer was never meant to be the full-time starter when he was acquired in 2011. Instead, he was a ...
I hope you've been active on the waiver wire, ladies and gentlemen.Playing for the first time in roughly a month since injuring his ankle, Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden and his fantasy owners find themselves in a tough matchup on Thursday Night Football.McFadden's Raiders will host the Denver Broncos, who have reeled off seven straight wins and more importantly boast one of the staunchest run defenses in the NFL.The Broncos defense ranks seventh in the NFL in terms of rushing yards allowed per game, surrendering just a little over 96 YPG.Denver is even better at keeping its opponent out ...
Oakland Raiders defensive end Andre Carter isn't ready to fade into the sunset.Carter graciously gave me 20 minutes of his time last Friday (h/t Darwin Navarette of PickFactor.com for setting it up). We chatted about the NFL's new safety rules, how he feels about his accomplishments, what it's like being with the Raiders this season and his passion for the game.During my interview with the veteran, it became clear to me that Carter is ready to hit the ground running in 2013 after getting back into the swing of things in the second half of 2012. Carter ruptured his quad late ...