On This Date In Raiders History: Raiders Fire Lane Kiffin, Introduce Tom Cable
On this date in Oakland Raiders history: September 30, 2008 After becoming the youngest head coach in the NFL's modern era, 31-year-old Lane Kiffin was fired after just 20 games into his career. The firing came after a 1-3 start…
GIF: Raiders Strip Ball And Recover Fumble
The Washington Redskins had just picked up the first down on 3rd-and-9 from their own 12-yard line with a pass to tight end Logan Paulsen. Paulsen rumbled for 33 yards before being held up and stripped by Oakland Raiders linebacker…
GIF: Mychal Rivera’s 18-Yard Touchdown Catch Vs. Redskins
On 3rd-and-7 from the Redskins 18-yard line, Matt Flynn delivers a strike to tight end Mychal Rivera to put the Raiders up 14-0 in the first quarter.
GIF: Oakland Raiders Fake Punt Trickery On 4th-And-Inches
On 4th-and-inches from their own 28-yard-line, the Oakland Raiders lined up in their punt formation. However, they switched up the look before the snap and had Jacoby Ford take the snap and pitch it to Taiwan Jones for 19 yards…
On This Date In Raiders History: Jerry Rice, Rod Woodson Break Records
This date in Oakland Raiders history: September 29, 2002 In a 52-25 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Raiders receiver Jerry Rice broke the NFL record for yards from scrimmage and Raiders safety Rod Woodson broke the record for interception return…
On This Date In Raiders History: Janikowski Attempts 76-Yard FG
This date in Oakland Raiders history: September 28, 2008 With a second left in the half in a regular season game against the San Diego Chargers, Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin sent out kicker Sebastian Janikowski to attempt a 76-yard…
On This Date In Raiders History: Hall Of Famer George Blanda Passed Away
On this date in Oakland Raiders history: September 27, 2010 Hall of Famer and former Raiders quarterback/kicker George Blanda passed away on this date due to an illness. Blanda played for the Raiders from 1967-1975 and is known for playing…
