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If you barely win, you still win the game of NFL football. The wins may be ugly, but nevertheless, they move the Oakland Raiders up on the contour of wins through Week 12.  Here's a little data for you to peruse:            AFC           NFC             avg             avg 6 5.25 East 6.75 6.75 North 4.25 5.25 South 5.25 4.75 West 5.5625 5.5 In order to get a better view of the progress of the Oakland Raiders, we need to observe the data and put it into context. For example, the Raiders dominate the AFC West, but ...
Though Thanksgiving may have come and passed, the period of self-reflection and counting our blessings for what we are fortunate to have in our lives does not end.  Athletes, sports franchises and fan bases are no different. Every now and again, the industry and professional athletics give themselves moments of introspection, to acknowledge all that they are grateful for. After all, the wild world of sports is a very unique profession, where owners, players and fans all have some impact on the business and some satisfaction in the result. This year, for the first time in nearly a decade, Oakland ...
Dear Lunatics, I am a Kansas City Chief fan dating back to when the Chiefs actually won the Super Bowl.  (I realize I just dated myself.) I am highly aware of the Chiefs place in the AFC West this year—last.  That, I believe, is where they will finish. Looking at their schedule, injuries and poor overall play, it is probably where they belong. Obviously, as a Chief fan, I am not a fan of teams like the Broncos or Chargers. This is where the Raiders come in. The Raiders have already split with the Broncos.  That's too bad.  I would ...
Yesterday I found myself sitting in section 218 at the O.  That’s the O.co Coliseum for the Oakland Raiders vs. Chicago Bears game (why isn’t anyone talking about a Raiders/Niners shared stadium on Treasure Island?  No one wants to drive to Santa Clara).  The day started early with a great tailgate provided by some close friends who I haven’t hung out with in quite a while.  It really doesn’t get much better than a "late November, high 60s in the Bay Area" Sunday, but I digress. Coming into Sunday the only thing I heard about on the sports talk shows was ...
Someone told me that a president of a company asked that his priest visit his corporation and speak a few words over the territory.That sounded good, until the rest of the story.In the next few days, that same president laid off fifteen people exactly one week before Thanksgiving. All I have to say is, "What a way to go...a few days before the holidays."Well, the Oakland Raiders need a little power to become victorious on Sunday, Nov. 27 when they clash with the big, bad Chicago Bears. A victory during this holiday weekend would be a "thank you."That means the ...
The Chicago Bears will face their biggest test of the season as they head out to the bay to play the Oakland Raiders, and they will have to do so without star quarterback Jay Cutler.Cutler suffered a thumb injury last weekend against the San Diego Chargers and it appears that he will be out for at least a few weeks.The news couldn't be any worse for a 7-3 Bears team that is right in the middle of the wild-card hunt.The Raiders are also starting to think playoffs, but unlike the Bears, they are doing so from the top of their ...
Though Thanksgiving has come and passed, the period of giving thanks and self-reflection for what we are fortunate to have in our lives continues. Athletes, sports franchises and owners are no different. Once in a while, they need to set aside some time for introspection. And in the end, they get to cherish all that they have going for them in the tumultuously wild world of sports ownership. Surprisingly, the Oakland Athletics organization, one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball, has a lot to be grateful for. Despite the worst five-year stretch since their move to Oakland, the ...
The Chicago Bears are not the only team dealing with injuries on offense. While the loss of quarterback Jay Cutler could be a crippling blow to the Bears and their playoff chances, the Oakland Raiders may be without the services of several key offensive players when they host the Bears this Sunday.The Raiders own a 6-4 record, good for first place in the AFC West. Starting quarterback Carson Palmer will continue to try and improve after struggling in his first two performances. He will have to do it without some of the Raiders' young and talented offensive weapons.According to NBC Bay Area, several Raiders ...
The Oakland Raiders host the Chicago Bears on Sunday Nov. 27 in a must-win game for the team to start its peak toward the AFC playoffs, and time for Carson Palmer to put his stamp on the Raiders’ offensive system. The legendary Al Davis has been known for the Raiders statement of “Just Win, Baby,” but Hue Jackson needs to adjust that statement to “Must Win, Baby” if the team is going to position itself for a return to the postseason tournament, better known as the NFL Playoffs. Jackson is in a position to separate the Raiders (6-4) from the rest of ...
The Oakland Raiders are one of several favorites who are a lock to cover the spread in Week 12 of the NFL season.The Raiders will play the Chicago Bears on Sunday, who are without quarterback Jay Cutler because of an injury.Let's take a look at three favorites this week who are guaranteed to cover the spread. All spreads are according to Bodog.eu. Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts (Panthers -3.5)The Carolina Panthers face the winless Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in a game the Panthers will easily win.The Colts defense allows 145.6 rushing yards per game which is the second most in the ...