Denver Disgrace: Raiders Man Handled by Broncos

The Raiders' four game winning streak at Mile High came to a disgraceful end today by a no show of effort and determination. Carson Palmer, hit around a lot due to weak blocking by the line just managed to complete 19 of 34 passes for 202 yards, but pales in contrast to Peyton Manning's stats. The Raiders defense absolutely had no answer for Manning as the Raiders just chipped in two field goals by Sebastian Janikowski, absolutely dominated by the Broncos 6-37. Darren McFadden, the "Broncos killer", didn't run wild, still struggling under the ZBS only rushed for 34 yards, paling also in contrast to Willis McGahee's stats, who rushed for 112 yards & 1 TD against the defense. Bye week, what's it gonna be? Finally a put up or just another shut up? DB's help wanted.

Final Score: @ Denver 6-27 [L]

Full recap: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Broncos-Corral-Raiders-37-6/b795802f-ab31-466e-9e5c-6b5d99edc4c1

Next Game: BYE, @ Atlanta (Week 6 10/14/12)

Comeback Kings: Raiders Outlast Steelers

The Raiders bounce back after two frustrating losses in a big way. Though the Steelers out gained the Raiders the whole game in terms of yardage, crucial turnovers and big plays decided the outcome as the Raiders upset Big Ben and the Steelers 31-34 thanks to a 45 yard game winning field goal by Sebastian Janikowski to cap off a big rally. Carson Palmer threw 209 yards completing 24 of 34 passes for 3 TDs & 1 INT. Darren McFadden rushed for over 113 yards, including a big 64 yard TD run to answer the Steelers points off turnovers. Tight End, Brandon Myers continues to be a sleeper on this offense having 4 receptions for 55 yards.

Final Score: vs. Pittsburgh 31-34 [W]
Full recap: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Drop-Steelers-34-31/c33a4dd4-0879-4440-be4d-d68e6c389da2

Next Game: @ Denver (Week 4, 09/30/12)

Raiders' East Coast Jinx Continues With Loss vs. Dolphins

The "New Era of Excellence" slogan took yet another setback. The Raiders couldn't overcome the East Coast time zone on the road. Carson Palmer threw more incomplete passes than his completed ones as he was just 24 of 48 for 373 including a TD to back up running back, Mike Goodson for a 64 yard catch & run as the Raiders lose 13-35 to the Dolphins lead by a Reggie Bush's big game. The running game for the Raiders was as flat as a pancake as star running back Darren McFadden only rushed for 22 yards. Don't be surprise if there's a blackout in next week's home matchup against the Steelers.

Final Score: @ Miami 13-35 [L]
Full recap: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Fall-to-Dolphins-35-13/45962992-2dfa-43e8-9dfb-92bcb49520e8

Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh (Week 3, 09/23/12)

New Era, Same Ol' Shenanigans: Raiders vs. Chargers

A really frustrating start to this new era especially for me personally. Never mind, don't want to take this post on a personal level. The defense did it's part, other than giving up one touchdown to Malcom Floyd from Philip Rivers due to flashbacks of the horrible penalties, but the offense, just a very slow start until using the "too little too late" method to get in sync. The loss of Jacoby Ford & Denarius Moore seriously made this team one-dimensional all game long. Carson Palmer & Darren McFadden, particularly McFadden, had to carry the load on offense as Palmer completed 32 passing of 46 attempts for 297 yards & 1 TD & McFadden was the team's leader in rushing & receiving rushing for 32 yards with 15 carries & 13 receptions for 86 yards as the Raiders fall 22-14.

Final Score: vs. San Diego 22-14 [L]
Full recap: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Fall-to-Chargers-22-14/f7af77d1-f2e2-4291-8265-8ed5ce966d87

Next Game: @ Miami (Week 2, 09/16/12)