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Chicago Bears All-Pro Khalil Mack was traded from the Oakland Raiders last year, but before the trade, he expected to stay with the Raiders long term. With the Raiders and Bears facing off this weekend all eyes are watching to see how Mack does against his former team, and there have been a lot of […]

Antonio Brown is out of the NFL, and he decided to recently re-enroll in fall classes at Central Michigan University. Brown tweeted out on Sunday that he needed help with an English paper: My English paper do by tonight 12am need a prof reader make sure As and Bs #Eng303 — AB (@AB84) September 29, […]

The Chicago Bears head into their Week 5 matchup in England against the Oakland Raiders with a 3-1 record feeling really good about themselves. This is a game that they know they can’t take advantage, though, or they will drop an important game. Let’s breakdown three storylines surrounding this team entering this showdown. 3. This […]

The Indianapolis Colts faced the Oakland Raiders in Week 4 and unfortunately suffered their second loss of the season. In the game, Jacoby Brissett had a decent outing, but his team fell to the Raiders 31-24 on Sunday. Coming into the season, there was some skepticism with how Brissett would perform as the starting quarterback […]

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs continues to break records. On Sunday, he broke the Raiders franchise record for most rushing yards through their first four NFL games with 307, beating Darren McFadden’s 272 set in 2008. Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) set the @Raiders record for the most rushing yards (295 and counting) by a […]

The Oakland Raiders are in the midst of a six-game road trip, which includes headlining a London, England game against the Chicago Bears next Sunday. The Jon Gruden–coached franchise will have to compete against the Bears without linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who was tagged with a season-ending suspension from the NFL. The 29-year-old Burfict, a free […]

During Sunday’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders, Vontaze Burfict delivered a nasty hit to Jack Doyle. Just a day after the game, Frank Reich reacted to Burfict’s hit on Doyle. Colts coach Frank Reich called Vontaze Burfict's helmet-to-helmet hit on Jack Doyle "vicious, a pretty vicious hit." Adds: "Thankful that the league […]

Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has a history of questionable (at best) behavior on the football field, and on Sunday afternoon, his ugly side reared its head again, as he laid a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle. Not only was Burfict penalized and ejected, but on Monday, it was announced that […]

Khalil Mack spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Oakland Raiders. Now, he’ll be taking them on as an opponent for the first time as the Chicago Bears head to the Bay to battle the Raiders next Sunday, and the linebacker is looking forward to the meeting. “(It) is a game […]

Vontaze Burfict may have changed uniforms, but he hasn’t changed his stripes, and the NFL is making him pay. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Oakland Raiders linebacker has been suspended for the remainder of the season as punishment for his late hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle on Sunday. ESPN’s […]

Vontaze Burfict is at it again, and this time, the NFL isn’t playing any games. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Oakland Raiders linebacker is facing a season-long suspension for his late hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle on Sunday. Burfict was ejected for the hit, which was not only late, but […]

The Oakland Raiders have a big game in London coming up as they play the Chicago Bears in front of English fans. However, they will have to play with middle linebacker Vontaze Burfict having to watch from the stands. Adam Schefter of ESPN confirmed in a tweet that Burfict will be suspended — likely for […]

The Oakland Raiders are on a long road trip that will see them traverse the pond and play in front of English fans. Fortunately, they are doing just fine after pulling off an impressive victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Head coach Jon Gruden, for one, could not hide his delight at how his team performed. […]

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a disappointing loss to the Oakland Raiders at home in Week 4. It is safe to say that perhaps no player is more frustrated with their performance than tight end Eric Ebron. Ebron struggled to find his footing after dropping the ball multiple times in the first half. According to Zak […]

The Oakland Raiders came away with the victory against the Indianapolis Colts. However, fans feared that the win came at the expense of Derek Carr. While the Raiders’ starting quarterback played throughout the game, the team was afraid that he sustained serious injury on his lower leg. The team then had it checked with an […]

With Jacoby Brissett and the Indianapolis Colts surprising people with their impressive play through their first three games, the Oakland Raiders were on the other side of that spectrum. Coming into Indianapolis as a six-point underdog, the Raiders were able to put up points quickly in the first quarter and led 21-10 at halftime. The […]

Oakland Raiders safety Erik Harris took the Indianapolis Colts to the house, intercepting quarterback Jacoby Brissett and running the ball back 30 yards for the touchdown. Here’s a Pick-6 for #RaiderNation! @e_harris_31 #OAKvsIND 📺: CBS📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports appWatch free on mobile: https://t.co/lm0vvtP8ei pic.twitter.com/oDgAzarcXT — NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2019 The 29-year-old Harris […]

The Oakland Raiders knew exactly what they were getting when they signed Vontaze Burfict. In just the fourth game of the season, Burfict was ejected for lowering his helmet versus the Indianapolis Colts. #Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict has been ejected for lowering his helmet to initiate contact pic.twitter.com/R8GHiJI6NF — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 29, 2019 […]

For the Oakland Raiders, Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts presented an opportunity to make a statement. The Raiders wasted no time. They were able to put up points very quickly with the help of Trevor Davis. The @Raiders just traded for him last week…Trevor Davis takes an end around 60 yards! #RaiderNation #OAKvsIND 📺: […]

The first touchdown of Week 4 belongs to the Oakland Raiders. On their first offensive drive of the game, Derek Carr found Foster Moreau for a quick touchdown versus the Indianapolis Colts. The @Raiders strike first in Indy!@fhmoreau hangs on for six. #RaiderNation #OAKvsIND 📺: CBS📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports appWatch free on mobile: […]

Wide receiver J.J. Nelson is healthy — at least according to injury reports — but the Oakland Raiders won’t use him on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. The team officially named him as inactive for Week 4’s game. Linebacker Dakota Allen, guard Gabe Jackson (knee), wide receiver Dwayne Harris (ankle), quarterback DeShone Kizer, defensive end […]

Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders are heading into their Week 4 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts needing a win in a big way. After starting the season off with a win, the Raiders have dropped their last two games. This week is going to be tough for the Raiders. Not only are they hitting […]

The Indianapolis Colts have gotten off to a 2-1 start this season, showing the world that they can win games and contend for a playoff spot even without the services of Andrew Luck. Jacoby Brissett is coming off of a very impressive performance in a victory over the Atlanta Falcons, as the young quarterback completed […]

Antonio Brown will not go away even though he isn’t currently on an NFL teams roster. Now, he is making the news once again due to a new course of action that he is planning to take. According to a report from Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Brown is “working on” on a grievance against the […]

The Indianapolis Colts will square off against the Oakland Raiders in their second consecutive game at Lucas Oil Stadium. With their injuries on offense, Eric Ebron is set to have a huge performance for the Colts against Oakland. Last year, in his first season in Indianapolis, Ebron had a career year with 66 receptions for […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to pick up their third straight win on Sunday when they host the Oakland Raiders in a game that pretty much everyone is expecting the Colts to win. Including myself. We probably shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves just yet, as the Raiders aren’t the Miami Dolphins and the Colts are […]

If there’s one thing that Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice knows, it’s quarterbacks. He’s played with the likes of Joe Montana and Steve Young during his time in the league. So he has an understanding of who is and isn’t a great quarterback. And when asked which of the Bay Area quarterbacks (Jimmy […]

The Oakland Raiders had three first round picks last April, and one of them was running back Josh Jacobs. He tore it up in his debut against the Denver Broncos, but has gone silent since. In week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts, expect the Alabama product to have a big day. The Raiders have been […]

The Oakland Raiders started their season with a 24-16 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Now, the Raiders have strung out two losses in a row. Despite the media and fans counting Oakland out, Derek Carr isn’t too worried about the team’s two consecutive losses. Per Myles Simmons of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: […]

The Oakland Raiders thought they would be going into the season with Antonio Brown leading their receiving corps. Instead, Brown didn’t even play a single preseason game before eventually requesting his release after a series of events. As one would expect, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says that the team’s offensive gameplan changed after Brown’s […]

The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to be Super Bowl contenders this season. Fresh off a 10-6 campaign where they reached the AFC Divisional Round, the Colts had an extremely bright future given significant improvements made to the offensive line and a defensive unit that proved to be extremely staunch against the run last year. At […]

The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Ryan Grant on Wednesday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Raiders promoted linebacker Justin Phillips to the active roster. We have elevated LB Justin Phillips to the 53-man roster. In a corresponding move, we have released WR Ryan Grant. More: https://t.co/IgXbTPikmS pic.twitter.com/dY8Rbj5Fum — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) […]

Fact number one. Social media has brought the world together, connected us with old friends and even brought us closer to some family members. Fact number two. If not utilized right, social media can be a detriment to your personal relationships, and even cost you your job. Antonio Brown’s eventful summer may best suit the […]

From Jared Cook to Darren Waller. In 2018, Cook totaled 68 catches for 896 yards and six touchdowns for the Oakland Raiders. Cook is now in New Orleans and the Raiders seem to have a new star tight end. Waller began his career with the Baltimore Ravens where he was not used that often. Last […]

Before the season began, Jon Gruden raved about how the Oakland Raiders expected Josh Jacobs to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. To get him more touches, Gruden said that he wants to get Jacobs more involved in Oakland’s passing attack. Gruden says he wants to get Josh Jacobs the ball most, […]

The flea-flicker play seems to be alive and well on Sunday with the Oakland Raiders doing their own rendition of it. After the Miami Dolphins connected on one, Derek Carr was able to complete a flea-flicker to JJ Nelson for a touchdown. The @raiders are on the board! Off the flea flicker, @derekcarrqb hits @_ThaJizzleMan […]

The Oakland Raiders will be facing an imposing pass rush of the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Luckily for Oakland, starting tackle Trent Brown will play in Week 3 versus the Vikings per Ian Rapoport. #Raiders OT Trent Brown (knee), listed as questionable, will play against the #Vikings, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 22, […]

The Oakland Raiders enter Week 3 with a 1-1 record. Their opponents, the Minnesota Vikings, are also 1-1. Despite that, the Raiders find themselves as pretty big underdogs. Yes, they’re the away team, but they’re considered the third biggest underdogs, according to ESPN. The only two teams favored less than them are the hapless Miami […]

Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Trent Brown is listed as questionable for his team’s Week 3 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday due to a knee issue, according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area. Brown initially suffered the injury during the Raiders’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last weekend and has been […]