Tag: Oakland Raiders

Chargers, Phillip Rivers Emphasize Divisional Matchup Against Improved Raiders

With a 3-1 record, the Oakland Raiders currently sit second in the AFC West, behind the Denver Broncos. Their Week 5 matchup against the San Diego Chargers is quite the stepping-stone...

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Raiders News: Chargers Coaches Mike McCoy and John Pagano Commend Derek Carr For Success

The Oakland Raiders return home to the Coliseum after an impressive 28-27 victory against the Baltimore Ravens. After three quality road victories this season, quarterback Derek Carr and the roster...

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Raiders News: Derek Carr Praises Receiver Michael Crabtree

Once criticized for a key drop in the red zone during Super Bowl XLVII as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Michael Crabtree has put those days long behind him. Now a member of the Oakland Raiders, Crabtree has…

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Raiders News: Latavius Murray Dealing With Turf Toe, OC Bill Musgraves Hopes He Can Play Sunday

It has been a year full of injuries for the Oakland Raiders who have dealt with injuries to the offensive line, and most recently the losses of tight end Lee Smith and linebacker Ben Heeney for the season to ankle…

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Raiders News: Lee Smith Placed on IR; TE Ryan O’Malley Signed

It's been a tough week for the Oakland Raiders despite a huge win on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. It was believed that linebacker Ben Heeney and tight end Lee Smith were set to go on injured…

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Raiders New: Rookie Offensive Tackle Vadal Alexander Discusses First Career Start

The Oakland Raiders offensive line has taken a big hit through the first quarter of the season, as starting right tackle Menelik Watson has missed time with a groin injuries, and tackles Austin Howard and Matt McCants have also missed…

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Raiders News: Head Coach Jack Del Rio Commends Vadal Alexander With ‘Next Guy Up’ Philosophy

While the Oakland Raiders find themselves with a record of 3-1, the team still has different facets to improve upon. During a physical 16-game season, injuries often occur and involve strategic placement in order for the team to recover. For…

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Raiders News: LB Perry Riley Jr. Signed; Ben Heeney Placed on IR

The Oakland Raiders' defense has drastically improved in the past two weeks after allowing over 1,000 yards in the first two weeks. One change the team made was starting linebacker Cory James, moving Ben Heeney to a backup role. Heeney…

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Raiders News: Derek Carr Jokingly Thanks O-Line And Praises Teammates During Interview

In a game that posed many different lead changes, the Oakland Raiders went on the road against the Baltimore Ravens and clinched their first franchise victory at M&T Bank Stadium. Trailing by six points, quarterback Derek Carr carried the offense…

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Raiders News: Tight End Lee Smith And Linebacker Ben Heeney Likely Out For Season

The Oakland Raiders won their third consecutive road game to start the season Sunday when they came from behind to defeat the then undefeated Baltimore Ravens 28-27. The win put the Raiders at 3-1 as they look to keep pace…

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