As the Oakland Raiders (1-2, on their second starting QB) are likely destined for yet another year of futility, it seems like the right time to criticize Al Davis’s questionable personnel moves. Then again, when isn't it? Since the Raider’s last good team with Rich Gannon at the helm, Al Davis’ moves have been more than suspect, however, his ability to field an all-NFL-Combine-team, has certainly not. Let’s take some time to single out the 10 worst draft picks of the Oakland Raiders under the seemingly endless rule of Czar Al Davis. And believe me; it took quite a while ...
Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans. Two teams who came into last week's game with high hopes. Both teams left their games, shocked and stunned, for different reasons. For the Raiders, the hope was that the team would win, go to 2-1 and put themselves into position to challenge the Chiefs after their bye week. For the Texans, the battle of Texas lasted slightly longer than Daniel Boone playing at the Alamo. Both teams fell, the Raiders' loss was painful when Sebastian Janikowski couldn't hit any one of three attempts...including one with less than five seconds left on the clock. But, as ...
The 2-1 Houston Texans and the 1-2 Oakland Raiders are set to do battle for a fifth consecutive season when they meet Sunday in Oakland.Entering Week 3, the Texans led the NFL in scoring (64 points) and total offense (881 yards), but the Dallas Cowboys held their in-state rivals in check. The Texans didn’t reach the end zone until just over a minute left in the game and finished with just 13 points. The Cowboys also held Houston to only 241 yards through the first 56 minutes before giving up some ...
This Sunday will match a pair of teams looking for some redemption in Oakland. The Raiders come in after a heartbreaking loss at Arizona. While the Texans were thoroughly out-played for the second week in a row while losing to the Cowboys. One could argue that the Raiders should be the 2-1 team and the Texans the 1-2 team. After an impressive win against the Colts the Texans were extremely fortunate to win at Washington before getting taken apart by Dallas on Sunday. This is a close game on paper and I feel it is a winnable game for either ...
The Oakland Raiders will play host to Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson, Arian Foster, and the Houston Texans this Sunday.This will not be an easy game for the Raiders. The Texans have a very explosive offense, with some incredibly talented playmakers that can find the end zone regularly.The Raiders will combat the potent Texans' offense with the third-ranked defense in total yards allowed, but that statistic is a little misleading—the Raiders are 24th in points allowed.This is a serious problem when facing an offense like that of the Texans'.What can be done to stop Houston? Several things come to mind.Because this ...
Things don't look very good in Raider Nation right now but a win against the Texans can turn and this reason around. Despite all the stats and standings, this is a game that the Raiders can win.
Styles make fights is an old boxing saying.
Guess what?
Styles also make football games.
The Raiders have stumbled out of the gate this year but they should be getting back a few key players. There are key match-ups that favor the Raiders against the Texans.
Not having their starting left tackle and star outside linebacker Brian Cushing won't help.
Turn the page to see those match-ups.Begin Slideshow
Do the Oakland Raiders need encouragement? Yes, you bet.
A little pep talk is good for the players and the Raider Nation. Sometimes we do not realize how fortunate we are until we do a little research.
As I looked at the "field goal percentage" tagged FG% I realized that Sebastian Janikowski is indeed a jewel of a player with the Oakland Raiders.
The data was surveyed for the first nine years of his career with the Oakland Raiders. It was compared with the first nine years George Blanda played with the Oakland Raiders.
Here is a discovery showing FG%.
Janikowski
Blanda
68.8
66.7
82.1
61.8
78.8
54.1
88
55.2
89.3
68.2
66.7
65.4
72
69.7
71.9
64.7
80
61.9
One variable that needs ...
The 2-1 Houston Texans and the 1-2 Oakland Raiders are set to do battle for a fifth consecutive season when they meet Sunday in Oakland.
Entering Week 3, the Texans led the NFL in scoring (64 points) and total offense (881 yards), but the Dallas Cowboys held their in-state rivals in check.
The Texans didn’t reach the end zone until just over a minute left in the game and finished with just 13 points.
The Cowboys also held Houston to only 241 yards through the first 56 minutes before giving up some inconsequential yardage late.
Getting back on track offensively will be no easy ...
I am sure that every Raiders fan can relate to how my Sunday afternoon ended. There was porch furniture flung into the pool and neighbors that probably thought there was some kind of awful domestic dispute taking place at my house as Sebastian Janikowski's kick hooked just left of the upright.
Handing the Arizona Cardinals their second win of the season was a miserable way to end the weekend, and my voice is still trying to regain its normal tone. I try to find something positive to build on from every game and this week, it wasn't hard.
The Raiders defense is currently ranked ...
The Raiders play the Texans on Sunday in Oakland. This is a must win for the Raiders after their heart breaking loss in Arizona.
The Raiders are 1-2 and looking at 1-3 right in the eye. The Texans are coming off a loss to the Cowboys in week three.
Both teams must win this week, but only one will come away with a victory.
The Raiders defeated the Texans the last time they came to Oakland.
Let's take a look at 10 things you should know about the Texans.Begin Slideshow