Prior to the start of the season, the Oakland Raiders were considered the worst team in the league or at least tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a strong performance against the Colts and victory against the Jaguars, these Raiders aren’t as bad as everyone predicted.
While the team is still rebuilding, the media is slowly recognizing the potential the Raiders have led by Terrelle Pryor. Oakland moved up two spots to No. 29 in this week’s ESPN Rankings while former Raiders head coach and fan favorite, Jon Gruden, gave high praise to the current coaching staff.
Although the recognition is nice, the Raiders are looking forward to the challenge of facing Peyton Manning and the team to beat in the AFC, the Denver Broncos. While the Raiders have been very complimentary of Manning, they look to pull off the biggest upset of the season on Monday night.
Raiders Tribune News
Colorado Store Giving Away Appliances If Broncos Shut Out Raiders
Raiders News: QB Matt Flynn May Be Used As Holder For Janikowski
Charles Woodson On Peyton Manning: ‘He’s The Best Of The Best’
Raiders News: Home Dates Won’t Be Swapped For Raiders, Chargers
Raiders News: GM Reggie McKenzie Discusses Pryor, Playoffs
Raiders’ Pryor On Facing Peyton Manning: ‘I Know It’s A Big Task’
NFL News: RB Trent Richardson Traded To Colts For 1st-Round Pick
Jon Gruden Says Raiders Coaching Staff Doing An ‘Excellent Job’
Charles Woodson Calls Tackle On Maurice Jones-Drew ‘Second Nature’
Raiders Jump To No. 29 On ESPN’s NFL Power Rankings
Raiders News
Oakland Raiders’ Terrelle Pryor Can Restore Al Davis’ Reputation [NFL]
Rivera Brings Full Skill Set To Raiders [San Francisco Chronicle]
Burnett, Nix Return To Raiders’ Practice [ESPN]
Raiders And Chargers Won’t Swap Home Dates [NBCSports]
Raiders’ Matt Flynn Maintains His Silent Approach [San Jose Mercury News]
Raiders Coach Dennis Allen Says Peyton Manning Is “Hard To Trick’ [Denver Post]
Raiders Eager For ‘Ultimate’ Test Vs. Broncos [NBC Bay Area]
Raiders Practicing Without Three Key Players [San Jose Mercury News]
Raiders Defense Has Played Well But There’s Something Missing [Silver and Black Pride]
Raiders Not Resting On Their Laurels [Journal Times]
NFL News
NFL Says Jamaal Charles Did Not Break Crown Of Helmet Rule [ProFootballTalk]
Ray Rice Doubtful For Sunday’s Matchup With Texans [ProFootballTalk]
Dungy Says Chip Kelly’s Offense Will Work, With The Right Personnel [ProFootballTalk]
Some Players May Be Out Of NFL Deal [ESPN]
Eric Fisher Struggling Out Of Gate For Kansas City Chiefs [NFL]
49ers’ Aldon Smith Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI [NFL]
Jackie Battle ‘Sick’ Over Fine; Willie Colon Docked Twice [NFL]
NFL Changing Procedure For Evaluating Officials [USA TODAY]
Jets, Patriots Combine For $88500 In Fines By NFL [Yahoo Sports]
Arian Foster Admits To Accepting Money At Tennessee [NFL]
