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Archive for November, 2007

Culpepper Hurting But Will Start At QB

 
Despite suffering from a bruised thigh, Daunte Culpepper is expected to get the start at quarterback this Sunday as the Oakland Raiders play host to the Denver Broncos. When asked yesterday on the Raiders’ web-site about the situation with Culpepper and the possibility of JaMarcus Russell making his debut, head coach Lane Kiffin said “Culpepper […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 30 2007

Three Raiders on the HOF Semifinalists List

Three major Oakland Raiders players are on the Hall of Fame list– quarterback Ken Stabler, cornerback Lester Hayes and punter Ray Guy. Stabler helped lead the Raiders to a victory in Super Bowl 11 while Hayes was a two-time Super Bowl winner and still has the record for single-season interceptions with 13 in 1980. As […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 29 2007

Raiders Finally Back in the Win Column 20-17 over Chiefs

The “streak” is over! Daunte Culpepper went 15-of-22 passing for 170 yards while Justin Fargas ran for 139 yards and a touchdown to help lead the Oakland Raiders past the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-17, at Arrowhead Stadium. LaMont Jordan added a five-yard touchdown run while Sebastian Janikowski nailed a pair of field goals for the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 26 2007

Could Russell See Playing Time Today?

As the Raiders travel to play the Chiefs today, could we see the debut of #1 pick QB JaMarcus Russell?  Why not, the Raiders are not going anywhere fast, and while it would be good for him to continue to sit and learn, I think it’s time we get to see what the first overall […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 25 2007

Raiders Look for Road Success in KC Sunday

Division rivals will lock up when the Raiders face the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.  The Raiders have dropped six straight to fall to 2-and-8, however they are just three games off the pace in the weary AFC West.  The Raiders dropped a 29-22 decision to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11.  Daunte Culpepper was back […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 24 2007

Jordan Asks Team for Release; May Get It

It has been a difficult season for the Raiders after they started the year looking like they were on their way back to being a force in the National Football League. The team has dropped their last six games since a 2-2 start, and now there may be more problems, and this may be off the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 21 2007

Raiders Jordan “Not Clicking”

It’s not really clicking for Raider LaMont Jordan.  That’s what head coach Lane Kiffin said after taking him off the active roster Sunday in order to activate a special teams player instead.  Jordan was one of the NFL’s leading rushers early in the season, but Kiffin says he hasn’t been running as well since injuring his […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 20 2007

Oakland Drops Sixth Straight in Loss to Vikings

It was a homecoming of sorts for Oakland quarterback Daunte Culpepper as he returned to the field where he spent six years as a starter.  But despite Culpepper having his best passing game since he was a Vikings quarterback in 2005, the Raiders still lost, 29-22 in the Metrodome.  Culpepper was 23 of 39 for […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 19 2007

Culpepper to Get Another Look This Week vs Minnesota

The Raiders may be looking to make another change at quarterback after another subpar effort by Josh McCown, who threw for only 108 yards and an interception in yesterday’s 17-6 loss to the Bears.  Although the fans would like to see rookie JaMarcus Russell, chances are that Daunte Culpepper will get another look this week.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007

Raiders Won’t Have to Contend with Peterson

The Raiders will carry a five-game losing streak with them as they travel to Minnesota to meet the Vikings Sunday.  Today it was announced that Minnesota’s star rookie running back Adrian Peterson will not play after suffering a knee injury in yesterday’s 34-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers.  Peterson tore his lateral collateral ligament […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 13 2007