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The eighth week of the NFL is now behind us and we can begin to look forward to Week 9. This past week, there were a few running backs who stood out among the rest in fantasy football, and that makes for some interesting start ’em sit ’em decisions. Among them, Aaron Jones showed that […]

In a role that seems all too familiar, the Detroit Lions have opened as underdogs in Week 9’s matchup with the Oakland Raiders. They currently sit as a two-point underdog as they travel to California to play Jon Gruden’s squad. The Lions could easily pull off this upset in their west coast road trip, mostly […]

Heading into Week 9, the Oakland Raiders are set to face off against the Detroit Lions. Jon Gruden and company are 3-4 entering this week’s game and they are in major need of coming through with a big-time win. Derek Carr has had an interesting up-and-down season with the Raiders and will be looking to […]

The Oakland Raiders return to their home stadium with a thinning linebacking corps. The team wants to improve its defense ahead of their first game back home in more than a month. So they’ve signed Brandon Marshall back to the team to fix their patchy linebacker depth so far. ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez detailed that Marshall […]

We’re halfway through the fantasy football season, and there are plenty of intriguing waiver wire pickups entering Week 9. Of course, there are several dynamics in play that will force fantasy football owners to think hard about their roster moving forward. The first is the fact that four teams are on bye this week (Falcons, […]

The Oakland Raiders hit the road for the second consecutive week to face the Houston Texans in Week 8. For the second straight week, Oakland was handed a loss, with them losing 27-24 on Sunday. There were multiple moments throughout the game that it appeared to be the Raiders game to lose. Then, Deshaun Watson […]

The Oakland Raiders find themselves in a precarious position with the Tuesday NFL trade deadline approaching. They are 3-4, so while they are not currently in the playoffs, they are at least in the postseason picture. So, they may not be good enough to buy, but they also might not be bad enough to sell. […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is definitely in the thick of the NFL MVP conversation. The former first-round pick once again led his team to victory on Sunday, and DeAndre Hopkins was impressed. The Texans put together a big second half en route to defeating the Oakland Raiders. Watson not only led Houston to yet […]

The Houston Texans managed to snag a win from the Oakland Raiders, but the victory came at a price. They lost JJ Watt to a torn pec that will keep him out for the remainder of the season. The 30-year-old is devastated by the news that he wouldn’t be able to play with his guys […]

Deshaun Watson is one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL, and he showcased his abilities as a pass-caller when he willed the Houston Texans to a narrow victory over the Oakland Raiders. Texans fans cannot emphasize enough how vital he’s been to their season. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden agrees, even going so far […]

Are we positive that Deshaun Watson is a human being? The Houston Texans quarterback routinely looks the part of a wizard, so much so that he should be sent to Hogwarts immediately. The man can evade anything. On Sunday, in the fourth quarter of a close game with the Oakland Raiders, Watson made the CBS […]

The Houston Texans fell behind the Oakland Raiders in the first half of their Week 8 matchup. It appears they will have to try and secure the comeback without defensive end J.J. Watt. According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, Watt has been ruled out the rest of the game with a shoulder injury: J.J. Watt has […]

The Oakland Raiders knew they were going to have to score in bunches in order to keep up with the high-powered Houston Texans in Week 8. Fortunately, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was able to oblige. Renfrow caught a slant from quarterback Derek Carr and broke two tackles on his way to a 65-yard touchdown for […]

The Oakland Raiders are going to need all of the help they can get to combat the Houston Texans’ offense. Luckily for them, running back Josh Jacobs is expected to play on Sunday per Ian Rapoport. #Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (shoulder) is expected to play today, while Jon Gruden said WR Tyrell Williams (foot) should […]

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner and the Oakland Raiders appear to be in the market for multiple positions. According to Jeremy Fowler, Oakland could be interested in New York Jets’ defensive end, Leonard Williams. A few trade deadline notes: *Some around league expect Leonard Williams to be next big name to […]

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has not practiced all week and is listed as questionable for his team’s Week 8 matchup with the Houston Texans due to a shoulder injury, but head coach Jon Gruden expects him to play: “He’s a young player, obviously. He’s got a shoulder,” said Gruden, according to Jerry McDonald […]

The Oakland Raiders have not been shy about shoring up some depth to their receiving corps in the 2019 NFL season. It appears they may have another on their radar ahead of the Oct. 29 trade deadline. There have been rumblings about New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson being made available for trade. According […]

There are a number of running backs that have emerged as the top player at their position in the 2019 NFL season. However, head coach Jon Gruden is happy with the running back he got in Josh Jacobs. Jacobs has established himself as one of the most promising, young players in the league thus far. […]

The Oakland Raiders are preparing for the Houston Texans in Week 8 and they’ve been doing so without Josh Jacobs. The rookie running back missed his second straight practice with the team on Thursday. Last week, during Oakland’s game against the Green Bay Packers, Jacobs had to go to the locker room to get his […]

The Oakland Raiders have been a pleasant surprise so far this season. However, they’ve also been a very inconsistent team. At 3-3, one week the Raiders are on top of their game and look like a well-oiled machine. The next week they stumble out of the gate and never find their footing though. Due to […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of the most likeable players in the NFL. He’s talented, he’s a great kid and he has a very bright future in the league. Just ask Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, who is set to face Watson this Sunday: “I get accused of liking everybody, you know […]

Something fishy is going on in New England, and it’s not the smell of clam chowder. The Raiders have noticed. On Wednesday, the Patriots placed wide receiver Josh Gordon on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury. But, there seems to be more to it than that, as New England is also set […]

Josh Jacobs has been one of the only bright spots on the Oakland Raiders’ offense thus far this season, but the Raiders may end up without him when they host the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. “He’s got a legitimate shoulder (injury),” said Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports […]

The NFL season is rapidly passing by and we are beginning to see the teams who are legitimate and illegitimate. As for fantasy football, it’s been nearly impossible to decipher the legitimate and illegitimate tight ends in the NFL. The top four tight ends taken in fantasy drafts were Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Zach Ertz, […]

The Oakland Raiders traded former first-round draft pick Gareon Conley to the Houston Texans on Monday, acquiring a third-rounder in return. Afterward, head coach Jon Gruden explained that part of the reason why the Raiders traded the cornerback was because they drafted a pair of corners in Trayvon Mullen and Isaiah Johnson back in April. […]

The Houston Texans are currently in second place in the AFC South and were in desperate need of some help in their secondary. Following their 30-23 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the team acquired Gareon Conley from the Oakland Raiders. The Texans surrendered a third-round pick for Conley and got a cornerback who […]

While Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams had to sit on the sidelines for his team’s Week 7 matchup against the Oakland Raiders, he is still expressing pride over the lopsided victory for the Pack. The two-time Pro-Bowl wideout tweeted “So proud of my boys man,” and “Can’t wait to be back with y’all!” […]

The Oakland Raiders may be looking to sign C.J. Anderson. As the Raiders continue to look to beef up their roster, they hosted the former Pro Bowl running back for a workout on Monday, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The Raiders worked out RB C.J. Anderson as they continue to look at available backs. […]

The Oakland Raiders have traded cornerback Gareon Conley to the Houston Texans for a third-round draft pick, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic. The deal comes one day after the Raiders’ secondary was lit up for 429 yards and five touchdowns by Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers’ offense, a game in which […]

The Oakland Raiders had a chance to make a statement to the NFL world when they took on the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Instead, they verified everything their doubters said, as they were hammered in a 42-24 loss. The defeat dropped the Raiders to 3-3 on the season, and while they remain very much […]

Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. His performance against the Oakland Raiders reminded everyone why he is still the Packers’ first-choice QB after all this time. Raiders coach Jon Gruden will be the first man to tell you how impressive the 36-year-old QB has been for the […]

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller can certainly be categorized as the real deal, especially after just recently inking a multi-year contract to remain with the AFC West franchise for years to come. However, it appears as though Waller isn’t the only current Raiders player to fall under such a category as rookie running back […]

Rookie standout running back injured his shoulder early in the Oakland Raiders’ Week 7 42-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers. However, he returned to the game and isn’t expected to miss any playing time going forward, according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area. He mentioned he tweaked his shoulder on the first […]

The Green Bay Packers were able to get a winning streak going against the Oakland Raiders thanks to a career day from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Packers cornerback Kevin King has become accustomed to such performances. Rodgers tallied six touchdowns while netting a perfect passer rating in their dominant 42-24 win. King says he is used […]

The Oakland Raiders were blown out by the Green Bay Packers but the game could’ve gone differently had Derek Carr not turned the ball over in the second quarter. After the game, Carr spoke about the crucial fumble into the end zone against the Packers. Carr on the fumble into the end zone: “it’s so […]

Aaron Rodgers continues to cement his legacy as one of the most talented quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers. After throwing a touchdown to Jimmy Graham, Rodgers recorded his 350th career touchdown pass during his big performance versus the Oakland Raiders. Ladies and gentlemen, @AaronRodgers12’s 350th career passing TD! […]

Green Bay Packers franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers is having himself quite the game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The Super Bowl champion broke out a throwback celebration—his “Discount Double Check” title belt—after rushing for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Week 7 matchup (via NFL). That @AaronRodgers12 title belt celebration is back! […]

The NFL’s Oct. 29th trade deadline is near. One team expected to be buyers before and during then is the Oakland Raiders. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Raiders are searching for linebackers and pass rushers heading into the deadline. There haven’t been many whispers of available pass rushers, as they are a valuable […]

The Oakland Raiders are road underdogs against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7. However, they have a lot going for them that should instill confidence in their ability to win. Here are four reasons why Oakland will leave Lambeau as victors. 1. Green Bay’s Lack of Offensive Weapons The Packers are hobbled, particularly at […]