The Oakland Raiders found themselves in a hole too deep to overcome against a playoff team.
The Raiders needed a clean, precise and full 60-minute performance against a perennial postseason contender and came up with about 30 competitive minutes; that’s not going to fulfill a winning objective.
Quarterback Derek Carr threw interceptions on back-to-back offensive drives in the first quarter of Sunday's 30-20 loss, which helped the Green Bay Packers’ struggling offense.
Packers fullback John Kuhn powered through the Raiders’ goal-line defense after the first interception. Green Bay returned the second interception for a touchdown.
The Raiders’ resilience propelled the team into a competitive balance, ...
The Oakland Raiders crumbled in critical moments that separate playoff teams and non-winning football teams in a 30-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
The Raiders offense put the team in an early deficit with two interceptions—including one pick-six. After clawing back into the game, the offense went limp in the final quarter, scoring zero points down the stretch.
In between the pivotal opening and ending quarters, the Raiders showed grit, fight and provided hope for a comeback.
Before halftime, defensive lineman Benson Mayowa recovered a fumble, which led to a touchdown pass that helped the Raiders regain their footing in the ...
The Oakland Raiders face a Green Bay Packers team trending upward on the offensive side of ball for more reasons than Aaron Rodgers’ efficient touchdown-to-interception ratio.
In Week 14, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy reassumed play-calling duties to boost the offensive firepower, per ESPN.com’s Ron Demovsky:
With McCarthy in control from 2006 to 2014, the Packers ranked in the top 10 in total offense and passing offense all but one season (2012, when they were 13th overall but still ninth in passing yards). Even in 2013, when quarterback Aaron Rodgers missed nearly half the season because of a broken collarbone, the Packers were ...
Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Austin Howard suffered a knee injury against the Denver Broncos in Week 14. He has been ruled out for the season.
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Howard Placed on IR
Saturday, Dec. 19
Scott Bair of CSN Bay Area reported safety Tevin McDonald has been promoted off the practice squad after Howard was placed on injured reserve.
Howard Injury Shakes Up Raiders Offensive Line
Howard hasn't missed a game since becoming the New York Jets' starting right tackle in 2012, as he has strung together 61 consecutive starts over the past four seasons.
He has spent the past two campaigns with the Raiders, and he's proved to ...
The Oakland Raiders should evaluate left tackle Donald Penn’s contract season with a wider scope as opposed to a snapshot approach.
Penn, 32, protects quarterback Derek Carr’s blind side, a crucial responsibility for any offensive lineman who is warding off prolific pass-rushers.
At times, Penn seemed outmatched against some of the league’s best defensive ends, as noted by SilverandBlackPride.com writer Levi Damien:
Even the best players have a few poor performances against some of the league's best athletes.
Damien's tweets highlight unflattering snapshots, but let’s examine the entire body of work. Penn experienced a few subpar weeks, but he still grades out as one ...
The Oakland Raiders' matchup with the Green Bay Packers looks much different than anyone initially expected.
The Packers must respect the Raiders’ potent passing attack. Oakland’s defense should primarily focus on Green Bay’s No. 8 rushing offense as opposed to its No. 23 passing attack.
Although still dangerous, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (28 touchdowns, five interceptions) doesn’t present the same danger deep downfield without his No. 1 wideout Jordy Nelson, who’s on injured reserve with a knee injury. Rodgers averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt, his lowest since taking over as the starting quarterback.
Nevertheless, Rodgers remains efficient and a threat to extend ...
The Oakland Raiders’ Week 15 stock report features some disappointing performances from talented offensive skill players and ultimate praise for key components within an undervalued special teams unit.
The defense and special teams won the turnover and field-position battles to put the Raiders in good position to score points. Offensively, Oakland was sleepwalking through the first half.
In the second half, the tight ends propelled the Raiders into the lead. Clive Walford and Mychal Rivera deserve honorable mention for moving the chains. Rivera scored the final touchdown on a fake screen pass.
After some bitter losses, Oakland tasted a sweet hard-fought victory over ...
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski's recent struggles have placed him in the crosshairs of the firing squad.
He deserves criticism for his miscues, but there’s premature buzz about his career headed straight for the toilet bowl.
When discussing Janikowski's latest mishaps, short-term memory comes into play among fans. This season, he’s logging a 76 percent field-goal percentage, and some spectators contributed to an uproar over his last misfire on Sunday.
On the contrary, Janikowski’s struggles have plagued him his entire career.
Janikowski Being Janikowski
As the table above illustrates, Janikowski failed to convert at least 80 percent of field-goal attempts in several seasons. He experienced ...
The Oakland Raiders' 15-12 victory over the Denver Broncos lead us back to old trends and into some potential tweaks in the offensive game plan going forward.
Initially, the Raiders passing attack didn’t steal the show, but it remained a threat with underutilized weapons to seal the victory.
The Broncos defense forced the Raiders to take what was given in terms of yards and space on the field. Oakland took advantage of the slight opportunities, and then some, with effective adjustments.
Should we expect more production from infrequent contributors in the final three regular-season games? Will an injury alter the five-man combination in the trenches? ...
The Oakland Raiders finally beat the bully in the AFC West sandbox in a physical matchup that further transformed the team's image.
Change doesn’t transpire overnight, but the Raiders finally earned a notable victory worth pointing to as a sign of what’s to come in the near future.
Oakland has beat down some poor teams this season, including the 4-9 Baltimore Ravens, 3-10 Cleveland Browns, 3-10 San Diego Chargers and 3-10 Tennessee Titans. The Raiders also earned a victory over the 8-5 New York Jets, who lost their starting quarterback in the first series of the game.
The Raiders earned a victory over the 10-3 Denver Broncos without major ...