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Archive for November, 2007

Struggles Continue as Raiders Fall to Bears 17-6

The Raiders suffered their fifth straight loss as the Chicago Bears came from behind to win 17-6 at McAfee Coliseum.  The Raiders didn’t score a touchdown in the loss, and their 193 yards total offense with the lowest of the season. Oakland had a 6-3 lead with 4:04 left in the game.  Less than a minute […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

Raiders Look to Rebound vs Bears at Home

Two teams looking to turn around disappointing seasons will meet when the Bears invade McAfee Coliseum to take on the Raiders this Sunday.  The Bears are tied for last-place in the NFC North at 3-and-5.  Chicago lost 16-7 to the Detroit Lions heading into their bye last week.  The Bears have struggled to get anything […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 10 2007

Hester Will Get Return Chances According to Kiffin

 
This is why the Raiders continue to be a laughing stock among the rest of the National Football League. Sunday they play host to the struggling Chicago Bears, a team that has not been able to find it’s stride pretty much throughout all of the 2007 season, and really have struggled on both sides of the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007

McCown To Start Against Bears

Despite his struggles in last weekend’s loss to the Houston Texans, Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin yesterday said Josh McCown will get the start at quarterback this Sunday as Oakland plays host to the Chicago Bears. When asked on the team’s web-site which quarterback took the majority of snaps yesterday, Kiffin quickly replied “McCown. Josh […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 08 2007

Asomugha’s Knee Injury Not as Bad as Thought

Despite what could have been a bad knee injury, it looks as if cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha will not miss a lot of playing time after being hurt Sunday vs the Texans.  “We’re still looking at some things with (Asomugha),” head coach Lane Kiffin said Monday. “We’ll have more information (today). … It’s not really bad, […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 07 2007

Janikowski Just Misses Making NFL History

With another season seemingly headed toward oblivion, fans of the Raiders have been in need of something to cheer about. On Sunday afternoon, they almost had it. With 1:15 left in the first half of Oakland’s 24-17 loss to the Houston Texans, Raiders placekicker Sebastian Janikowski lined up for what would’ve been an NFL-record 64-yard field […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 05 2007

Dayne and the Texans Top Raiders 24-17

Former Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne galloped for 122 yards and a score to lead the Texans over the Raiders 24-17 at McAfee Coliseum.  Sage Rosenfels threw for 181 yards with a touchdown and an interception as Houston upped their record to 4-and-5 on the season.  Oakland’s Josh McCown passed for 158 yards and a […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 05 2007

Raiders Host Texans This Sunday

It’s a battle of struggling AFC teams this Sunday afternoon as the Oakland Raiders play host to the Houston Texans. The Raiders come into this weekend’s contest at 2-and-5, having lost their past three games. After carving up the Miami Dolphins to the tune of 35 points and 369 total yards, the Raiders’ offense has […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 03 2007

Raiders Going Back to McCown as Their Starting QB

The Raiders are going back to their opening day starting QB, as Josh McCown gets the nod this week against the Texans over Daunte Culpepper.  McCown was the starter for the opener and played the first two and a half games before leaving the Cleveland game in week three with a broken right big toe.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 01 2007

Raiders-Texans Game Blacked Out; Viewers to See Pats-Colts

If you are looking to see the Raiders-Texans game in the Oakland area, you had better buy a ticket.  The game is going to be blacked out locally, as instead of the Raiders game, viewers will be able to watch Sunday’s super matchup between the 8-0 Patriots and the 7-0 Colts.  Thursday’s announcement that the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 01 2007