The Oakland Raiders look to open on a 4-1 straight-up run for the first time since 2002 as they welcome the San Diego Chargers to town Sunday afternoon.
The Raiders demonstrated great poise while countering a Ravens fourth-quarter comeback in last week's 28-27 victory in Baltimore as 3.5-point underdogs, lifting them to 4-1 against the spread in their past five outings.
The Chargers blew a fourth-quarter lead for the fourth time in their past six games last week, dropping a 35-34 decision to the New Orleans Saints as 3.5-point home chalk. That left them winless in two ATS contests after covering in five ...
In another seesaw road matchup, the Oakland Raiders pulled out a third consecutive road victory for the season. We should address this team as the Road Raiders due to their exceptional play, despite traveling more miles than some teams will venture all year.
Nonetheless, the Silver and Black matched offensive scoring onslaughts and droughts with a previously undefeated Baltimore Ravens team. Both clubs started with senseless penalties, but the Raiders broke the ice after Jalen Richard’s 47-yard punt return.
Similar to the previous week against the Tennessee Titans, the Raiders went into the locker room at halftime with a comfortable lead and ...