Happy New Year to you and yours from The Silver Lining, everyone! Wishing you all hope, health and happiness in an even better 2013.

Another year has come and gone, Raider Nation – it’s depressing sitting here right now, writing my final game recap for the 2012 season. I’m sure that some of us are happy to see that this season is (finally) over, but unlike those who are fed up, there will never be a time in the other eight months of the year when I won’t miss watching the Silver & Black on Sundays.

WR Darrius Heyward-Bey posts his NFL career-high fifth TD of the season in last Sunday’s game against the division-rival San Diego Chargers. Photo: Tony Gonzales

I noticed that there were many highs and lows in this division-rivalry game as there always is. Tempers were flaring and the adrenaline kicked in rather early in the first half; if you watched the game, you probably saw a few jabs back and forth after plays. Although, the same happens when Oakland meets with the Denver Broncos or the Kansas City Chiefs as well, no matter whose turf the game is played on. I am convinced that the AFC West truly hates each other.

As close as this game was in the end (the Chargers winning 24-21),  the Raiders put on a defensive display and kept the Chargers in their place for the most part. CB Brandian Ross and 2012 fifth-round draft choice, OL Tony Bergstrom, made their debut as NFL starters on Sunday – although Ross was burnt for a TD in the fourth quarter, the two looked very promising otherwise. This game could have easily had a different outcome had the Raiders’ special teams not allowed a kick return for a TD 12 seconds into the game – I blinked and missed it, that’s how fast it happened! However, I did get to see a few sacks on Chargers QB Philip Rivers in the first half (whom I have always loathed), one by DE Lamarr Houston in the first quarter and the other by DT Desmond Bryant accompanied by Houston in the second quarter. You could say that made me a happy fan.

I was particularly impressed with how third-string QB Terrelle Pryor started in his first game since being drafted by the Raiders in 2011 and I’m sure quite a few fans would agree with me. He was in control, if there were nerves it definitely didn’t show, and he was mobile – who would’ve thought?! I am just thrilled that Pryor was finally given his due!

Here are a few fun facts about Pryor in his first outing in Silver & Black:

QB Terrelle Pryor became the first Raider quarterback to make his initial NFL start with the Silver and Black since JaMarcus Russell in the 2007 regular-season finale vs. San Diego on Dec. 30, 2007, exactly five years before Pryor’s first-career start.

Pryor led the Raiders on a first-half scoring drive, taking the Silver and Black 80 yards on 12 plays in seven minutes, culminating in a 9-yard touchdown pass.

Pryor scored his first-career rushing touchdown on a 3-yard run in the fourth quarter.

» Continue reading “Raiders Chalk Up Final Loss VS. Chargers To End 2012 Season”

The Oakland Raiders went 0/5 on the season playing on the east coast this 2012 regular season after losing to the Carolina Panthers 17-6 last Sunday. Although the defense did their job, pressuring Cam Newton and limiting a top 10 run game, unfortunately the offense just couldn’t get rolling.

Lamarr Houston (99) & the Raiders defense put up a good fight at the line of scrimmage, limiting Carolina’s #9 running game to 112 yards on the ground & even sliding in a few sacks on the day. Photo: Tony Gonzales

It was also the second week in the row the Silver & Black have went without a touchdown. Part of the reason why, I think, the offense had such a hard day was because QB Carson Palmer was knocked out in the first quarter after taking a mean shot to the body (it was later determined that he had “a few cracked ribs and a bruised lung” – ouch). This offense, these young receivers, are used to playing with Palmer by now – unfortunately backup QB Matt Lienart simply didn’t cut it the rest of the game. He led the Raiders on a few long drives in the second half, but they ultimately resulted in a FG try or, in this case, two completed FGs by Sebastian Janikowski. Watching Lienart for three quarters of this game was excruciating to say the least: He was having a hell of a time reading the Carolina defense and I found that he under-threw a lot of his targets.

Nevertheless, I liked what I saw from the defense on Sunday. Rookie LB Miles Burris had a beautiful INT (his first of his NFL career) in the third quarter, TE Richard Gordon picked up a fumble on special teams, and the entire defensive line brought the house on Newton all game long. After Palmer went out with an injury the way he did, the D-line seemed relentless. DT Tommy Kelly confirmed it while being brutally honest with this quote:

“It’s the quarterback,” Kelly said. “We tried to get their quarterback out of the game. Nothing illegal…

“You take our guy out, we’re going to try to take your guy out. We’re not out to hurt someone, but when that happens…”

Speaking of which, I must also say that in this past game Panthers QB Cam Newton really showed off some of his true colours. This video is an overall highlight reel from the game, but pay attention to when Newton aggressively gets in ref Jerome Boger’s face at 1:12:

http://youtu.be/FQ-cQE1WujU

Newton was eventually fined $21,000 earlier this week for his outburst. With regards to the kick on Kelly, which ironically resulted in a personal foul being called on Kelly, Newton was never fined or flagged during the game for that little stunt. He was later quoted saying that he “was just trying to get up as fast as he could to get the next play” and to continue the drive. Yeah, okay pal… this is exactly like the situation Detroit Lions’ defensive star Ndamukong Suh found himself in last season after stomping a Green Bay Packer and then saying he was just trying to get up.

» Continue reading “Another East Coast Let Down: Raiders Fall To Panthers, 17-6″

First and foremost, my apologies as there was not a preview this past weekend prior to the game. Although it was a rivalry game, here you can read about my reasoning for going dark.

The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on Sunday wasn’t an eventful one; in fact, not a touchdown was scored. K Sebastian Janikowski had a hell of a day (especially for his fantasy owners, myself included), going 5 for 6 on the day and posting 19 or 20 points depending on which platform you play on.

K Sebastian Janikowski kicked the Oakland Raiders to their fourth win of the season & their first shutout since 2002. Photo: Tony Gonzales

Somewhat Unrelated: Some of my friends call me crazy for taking Jano so early in fantasy drafts every year, usually around the fifth or sixth round, but it is weeks like this in the regular season why I do. #11 is able to make up for where other players have lacked; this past weekend when all four of my fantasy teams were in a playoff situation is the perfect example. Yes, I did have Jano in all four and I am now heading to the fantasy finals in 3 of 4 leagues.

Speaking of fantasy, did anyone think to activate that Oakland defense in Week 15? I did in one league and it certainly paid off – 16 points as opposed to the 9 from San Fran, an all-around stronger defense and also my other option. The Raiders D was at its best on Sunday, the best I’ve seen them in quite some time. Quinn was getting pressured (finally, some pressure on a QB!) and was even sacked a few times. It seemed that every time I turned around, LB Philip Wheeler was making a great stop. Penalties were kept to a minimum and it was all hands on deck when the Chiefs were in the red zone. As a Raiders fan, I really couldn’t ask for more from the D this week.

Sure, the Raiders beat the worst team in the league – at this point in the season and after losing six in a row, I will take any W this team is willing to give me. SS Tyvon Branch was even quoted saying that Week 15 was mostly a “fan appreciation game”, being the last in the Black Hole in 2012. The Raiders will now head out on the road for their final two games, out to the east coast to face off with Carolina and then back to the west coast to take on San Diego.

We got a taste of Pryor in the first half as #6 got to lead off a single drive. Photo: Tony Gonzales

Just a quick (and singular) note for the Oakland offense: That combination of RBs Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson punched the running game into high gear! Between the both of them, they racked up over 200 yards. Even without any touchdowns as rewards, that’s quite a way to go out in their last home game of the season.

To read the team’s official recap (for stats and details) written by Jerry Knaak, click here.

The sneaky Carolina offense poses as the next threat to the Silver & Black. Frankly, I cannot fathom how the Raiders will escape in tact is Newton is on. A lot of Raider Nation seems to be foaming at the mouth thinking about a possible Cam Newton/Terrelle Pryor offensive duel – mainly Raiders fans just want to see more of Pryor period. I’ll have a preview coming up on Friday or Saturday to break down what Oakland will have to do and keep on a lock during Christmas Eve Eve’s match-up.

One step forward, ten steps back – the Oakland motto in 2012. Photo: Tony Gonzales

I’m late to the party (five days after, to be exact) and I’m still steamed over Thursday night’s loss to the Broncos in prime time. My favourite all-time Raider, #75 Howie Long, was in attendance along with John Madden, Ronnie Lott and Dave Casper just to name a few – I still cannot believe the second half display this team turned out in the presence of Silver & Black greatness. Although the score may not reflect the embarrassment, the O was virtually non-existent; however, I can say that the D played their heart out and looked at least 50% better than they have the five games previous.

Still, six losses in a row. It pains me to think about it! The Raiders are now 3-10. One upside I found was in DB Phillip Adams who had an INT in the end zone and was playing some solid man-to-man last Thursday night. Adams sure knows how to use those lanky arms of his and they may save his a roster spot next year if uses them again the last three weeks. I’m hoping, at least, that his performance against the Broncos wasn’t just a flash in the pan.

Instead of doing my usual recap, I’m going to share with you some of CSN’s Paul Gutierrez’s (@PGutierrezCSN) Instant Replay which he doesn’t write every week, but I always enjoy when he does:

OAKLAND — For the first time since 2006, the Raiders have been swept by Denver with Thursday night’s 26-13 loss to the Broncos in front of a national TV audience, falling to 3-10 on the season.

AFC West champion Denver (10-3) started quick, leading 13-0, and was threatening to go up by more when Phillip Adams picked off Peyton Manning in the end zone. The Raiders offense responded and had perhaps its most impressive drive of the season, going 80 yards in 14 plays and taking 6:33 off the clock. Carson Palmer pump-faked and hit Darren McFadden, who went in from six yards out for the score.

For the Raiders, who lost their sixth straight, Palmer threw for 273 yards, on 19 of 30 passing, with two touchdowns, a fumble on a strip-sack, and a costly interception when he threw behind an open Brandon Myers at the goal line and future Hall of Famer Champ Bailey picked it off.

Dec. 6, 2012 may have been the last time Raiders fans saw Run DMC in the Silver & Black #20 jersey. Photo: Tony Gonzales

“That’s one guy you don’t want to hang the ball on,” two-time Super Bowl winning coach Tom Flores offered on the radio.

Meanwhile, Peyton Manning threw for 310 yards, with one TD and one INT. The Raiders did have three sacks, all in the first half.

Rookie WR Rod Streater had a career-high 100 yards receiving on four catches, on the first Thursday night game in Oakland since Oct. 25, 1979.

It was Raiders rookie coach Dennis Allen’s first game since his father Grady passed away Monday night. The younger Allen was away from the team Sunday night through Tuesday night and will leave the team again for his father’s services.

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To read more about McFadden’s (brief) return, the HOF ceremony at halftime at O.co Coliseum and even the great Tom Flores’ comments about this 2012 Oakland Raiders squad, click here. And yes, you read that right (if you happened to miss the game) – Run DMC’s return was short-lived as he hobbled off and out of the game early in the second half. I think it’s pretty well written in stone that December 6, 2012 was the last time Raiders fans saw #20 in Silver & Black. If Oakland does bring him back, which would have to be a resign as McFadden’s contract expires after this season, I would be beyond shocked.

As I always say, onward! Next up the Raiders will meet Kansas City at O.co for the last time in 2012 in a game that probably no one will (want to) watch. Nonetheless, this game could decide who gets the #1 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft in the end. Do the Raiders tank it or fight like hell to get one more win to close out the regular season? It’s hard to say what I would do if I were in charge; I’d like to see one more win, but that #1 pick could be useful in so many ways for this struggling organization.

Keep this in mind this coming weekend, Raider Nation:

So, who is going to start trending #KOforTe’o with me? Anyone?!

(Also, if anyone comes across a picture or video of Howie Long lighting the memorial flame last Sunday, please let me know!)

Rock bottom. Guys, I think we may have hit it.

LB Keenan Clayton (57) & DB Coye Francies (31) gave their best effort last Sunday. Photo: Tony Gonzales

This game might have made me angrier at times, even more than the four games previous where the score has been astronomical on the opponents side. The Raiders were able to hang around, kept the game relatively close, but couldn’t finish. I know a lot of Raiders fans would want to see this team earn a lead and hold on to it for once instead of playing from behind, even just for one week!

At least one positive for Raider Nation is that this Oakland franchise showed a bit more heart than they had in the four games previous. The defense was solid (compared to their performance the last few weeks leading up to this game) all game long and the O-line/overall offense played with a bit of dignity. Yes, it was close in the end, but the reality is that they lost to a team with the same record coming in. The worst part is that a potential game-winning drive was ended by, yet again, another swift kick to the loins called a Carson Palmer INT with love. The only thing that was the least bit exciting besides the “comeback that was” was Jano’s 61-yard FG attempt in the second quarter that had enough leg, but hung a right. It was probably the Raiders’ best chance at a final win on the 2012 season, too.

The Singular Silver Lining

• Not a whole lot improved in Week 13, but the two players that stood out the most against Cleveland were DE Lamarr Houston (who I believe has earned his place on this team) and rookie RB out of Stanford, Jeremy Stewart, who had a bit of an opportunity to show off his wheels on Sunday.
• Houston was heavily after the Browns QB Brandon Weeden and even had a few batted balls on some crucial downs in the second half. He is proving game-by-game why he earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week once already this season.
• Stewart, on the other hand, doesn’t just look like a flash in the pan. With his bursts of speed here and there so far, there seems to be some promise there if the Raiders can just get him the reps. If RBs Darren McFadden nor Mike Goodson return this Thursday night, look to see Stewart get some more action. Learning from a workhorse such as FB Marcel Reece will certainly benefit this kid as well.

McZ doesn’t know what to do either!

Where Do The Raiders Go From Here?

Sadly, at 3-9 with the final four games against Denver, Kansas City, Carolina and San Diego coming up, Raiders fans have been chattering more about the 2013 draft class more than they’ve been talking football. The frustration within the fan base is paramount at this point and the questions are never-ending. Which positions need the most help? If the Raiders have a top five pick, will they trade down to acquire more? Are HC Dennis Allen and his coaching squad sticking around in the offseason and beyond? All are valid questions, but at this point (still being early), nothing is certain.

In my opinion, first-year GM Reggie McKenzie has no other option but to trade down to acquire more picks in this draft – I would be shocked if he didn’t, at least. The Raiders have far too many gaps to fill, and shortly after this regular season that gap will expand. Fans should watch these last four games with the mindset that they are “tryouts”; McZ is evaluating the talent that can be preserved and just who doesn’t deserve to stick around in 2013.

A rumour that I’ve even heard swirling about (and that I believe needs to be put to bed) has been that ex-head coach and now Monday Night Football commentary, Jon Gruden, is going to jump back into the mix. I am almost certain this won’t happen; it has been Gruden’s dream to make it onto Monday Night Football, and he’s only had a mere taste of his new-found love of broadcasting. Since Gruden and the Silver & Black godfather, John Madden, have a great relationship (Madden being one of Gruden’s most respected mentors in the business), it easy to see how fans could grasp at these rumours. A lot of fans, myself included, have only the good ol’ days of 2002 left to hold onto during tough times such as these – Raider Nation has had a taste and now ten years later, want the whole pie and want it now.

If I may, it’s too early for me to talk draft just yet. I usually save such a topic until after the final whistle in Week 17 at the very earliest. As I live week-by-week in the regular season, I am simply hoping to not be blown out by the Denver Broncos in primetime tomorrow night. I have come to terms that losing is imminent (and expected), but is making it a game too much to ask? It’s the holiday season, after all.

Wishing the Silver & Black better luck tomorrow night on Thursday Night Football!

It took every fibre of my being to write about this game again this week. To be perfectly blunt, the last four weeks has been like pulling teeth when it comes to writing about this 2012 Oakland Raiders squad. As a Twitter friend @The_Matt_Ford told me, “Maybe write a statement like, ‘I will make an effort to update this blog when the Raiders make an effort to play’”. You’re exactly right, Matt – I was very close to typing just that.

The faces on this Oakland defense are worth more than a thousand words in Week 12. Photo: Tony Gonzales

The first half was a complete wash and a repeat of what the Raiders have put on display mid-season as Cincinnati went up 24-0 before the half…

• The offense still couldn’t find a solution to protecting Carson Palmer and were so atrocious that they couldn’t even find a way to get the best kicker in the league into FG range, and
• The defense was struggling to stop RB Green-Ellis and WR A.J. Green, who posted long gains all half long.

All of my praise to FB Marcel Reece, who rushed for 74 yards off of 15 carries on Sunday even when it seemed like a lot more! His running routes and the way that he runs reminded me of a 2011 Michael Bush; a true workhorse and one of the few who still plays with some heart. Also, to DE Matt Shaugh-nasty and LB Philip Wheeler for the sacks and to WR Denarius Moore for getting Oakland their only TD of the game.

The level of frustration is beaming from this team, from head office right down to the water boy (RIP Run-Run). It was blindingly apparent on Sunday once this happened:

Any other Raiders fans out there have a flashback from 2007? When Lane Kiffin (who is now the head coach of USC) was at the helm? Albeit this situation was very different and, in my opinion, the refs brought this fight on themselves with two horrid calls back-to-back on the Raiders. I know that other fans around the league see the Oakland Raiders as vicious or classless, but any fan who says they wouldn’t stand by their team after reacting the way that they did over two terrible and potentially game-changing calls is a bold face liar. It’s not that I expected the Raiders to win this game, but with two calls such as those, they killed any chance Oakland could have had.

» Continue reading “Raiders Fall 34-10 To Bengals & Refs; Now 3-8 On Season”

The Oakland Raiders D secondary could not find a way to stop Saints TE Jimmy Graham on Sunday. Quick, Gio (27) – look busy!

Well, Raider Nation… it took me a few days to find the motivation to sit here and write up this recap for you all. We all thought that last week in Baltimore was bad, but I’m convinced that this was like hitting rock bottom. It was among the most embarrassing displays of football the team has demonstrated yet this season, in my opinion.

Defeated is the only word that comes to mind right now as reasoning for what happened (if there is a reason). It takes a sudden rush of adrenaline to get these boys to play with desperation, like in the last ten minutes of the game when QB Carson Palmer posts his yardage for the day (after the opposing team stops playing and starts benching starters).

The team was absolutely flat in every sense of the word:

• The offense didn’t jive together as usual, but whenever they got something going, it was shut down by a Palmer INT in the red/end zone.
• The defense played a bit better, especially the LBs that were able to get some pressure on Brees (Burris, McClain) – the secondary was yet again the glaring problem. There simply was no stopping Saints’ WR Lance Moore or TE Jimmy Graham up the middle.
• Special teams was satisfactory for the most part, but fell apart at times.
• TE Brandon Myers was struggling in the first half with drops, but redeemed himself with a touchdown the offensive drive afterwards.

Ex-HC and now Monday Night Football commentary, Jon Gruden, was invited to O.co Coliseum to light the late Al Davis’ memorial flame

Something we the fans haven’t seen in quite some time also happened – owner Mark Davis “spoke out”. I say this sarcastically, because let me tell you, it wasn’t particularly comforting to see the owner of such a storied franchise joking away right after the Raiders drop to 3-7 on the season. Reports surfaced shortly after the game that Davis was irate, storming in and when leaving Coach Allen’s office, but it certainly didn’t show here. Frankly, it looked as though he really could care less.

Ladies and gentlemen, the most pointless interview from a sports franchise owner possibly ever! Mark Davis says his “piece” on Sunday’s game:

» Continue reading “A Sinking Ship: Raiders Tred Water, Lose 38-17 To Saints”

It is games like these that really test a fan base, whether it be their loyalty or just simply their patience. This Raiders/Ravens game yesterday afternoon was over before it even started; if you don’t recall what I wrote in my preview, I mentioned that the game would either go very well or it would go very badly. In this case, it was the latter x10. I realized in the end that only my patience was tested, though – even if the Raiders went 0-16 for ten seasons in a row, my commitment to this team is too solid to crack now.

This photo about sums up how Week 10 went for the Oakland Raiders. LS Jon Condo (59), rookie LB Miles Burris (56) and veteran DE David Tollefson (58) regroup on the sidelines while taking a lashing in yesterday’s game against the Ravens. Credit to Tony Gonzales

Let me just dive right into it…

What The Hell Happened?

• Ravens WRs Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin ran all over Oakland’s defensive secondary (and here I was thinking it wouldn’t be as bad as it was against Tampa Bay…) If there was ever a game we could have used CB Pat Lee, who was waived earlier in the week due to roster moves, it was yesterday. Huff was burnt going deep along the sidelines and CB Ron Bartell, in his first game back since sustaining an injury in Week 1, was struggling to keep up as well.
• The fake FG attempt in the third quarter that resulted in Ravens P Sam Koch walking into the end zone for a touchdown on fourth down. This play led to some controversy (mainly among Raiders fans in public forums) and was labeled as “running up the score”. I have no problem admitting that the play made me angry in the moment; it was like being kicked when you’re down. Had the shoe been on the other foot, though, I’d like the Raiders to experiment the same way in a beat down such as this. Why not try it? This article written by Ryan Mink, a staff writer at BaltimoreRavens.com, should put the idea that it was a cheap shot to bed: Raiders Didn’t Think Ravens Ran Up Score.
• Ravens DT Haloti Ngata didn’t even have to play a down and was able to rest for more worthy opponents coming up. That speaks volumes alone.
• Penalties on the offensive line were another problem again, only this time instead of T Willie Smith committing the fouls, the blame lies on G Mike Brisiel. Aside from Brisiel’s hand in the jar of flags, there was one questionable offensive PI called on Brandon Myers in the end zone that killed a touchdown pass, and also another questionable personal foul for a blow to the head of a defenseless receiver called on, I believe, Philip Wheeler. Wheeler was already mid-air into his tackle and the blow to the head was with his thigh; I’m still scratching my head as to how that “penalty” could have been avoided.
• LB Aaron Curry, who had been out since the beginning of preseason with a knee injury, probably didn’t get any of his welcome back cake after tallying two separate illegal block penalties on special teams.
• DB Matt Giordano gave Raider Nation yet another reason to believe he will not be wearing Silver & Black again next year after he laid down and played dead when his coverage was blown and resulted in a Ravens TD.

» Continue reading “Blowout In Baltimore: Raiders Exposed In 55-20 Loss”

Despite the loss, TE Brandon Myers had his time to shine with two TDs this past Sunday against the Bucs. Photo: Tony Gonzales

I must admit that it took me a few days to come to terms with this loss and to work up the motivation to write this response to it. Reliving it is making me nauseous at the moment, actually. In more ways than one, this loss was more crushing than the heart-breaker against Atlanta three weeks ago. It hurts more this time around because this was a winnable game for the Raiders; both teams were stride-for-stride in the first half on Sunday (at the half, the Raiders were up by three, 10-7). Defensively, this game was evenly matched – the first half proved that much. I still don’t know what happened, but the Raiders’ run defense absolutely fell apart at the seams after the Buccaneers’ first (and successful) offensive drive of the second half. In essence, the 2012 Oakland Raiders defense put rookie RB Doug Martin into the Hall of Fame in only 30 minutes.

The absolute most gut-wrenching play of the whole game was Carson Palmer’s INT on the Raiders’ last offensive drive, and I’m sure the sentiment is mutual across the board amongst fans. They were on the brink of one epic comeback, down 35-17 after the third quarter, and Palmer led them back to 35-32 with about three minutes and a half minutes left in the game. After establishing great field position when the Bucs punted, the O only needed about 30 yards to get Jano into FG range. Carson Palmer was like the drunk girl at a party that you’ve been wanting to score with for years letting you get to third base and then vomiting in your lap. It was a horrid Atlanta flashback all over again!

» Continue reading “Raiders Trampled By Martin & The Bucs, 42-32″

So, maybe this game was more unevenly matched than I originally anticipated…

The Oakland Raiders took on the Kansas City Chiefs today at Arrowhead Stadium, who were fresh off of a bye week. From the moment the game began, I thought it would be a struggle for the Raiders to bang with the Chiefs possession for possession, especially after QB Carson Palmer through an INT to ex-Raiders CB Stanford Routt on the first play of the game. The Raiders O’s plan was to attack Routt immediately it seemed, knowing that he is guilty of playing too-close man-to-man at times (flagged for interference often). Sure, that wasn’t the best way to start the game, but the Raiders bounced back in defensive fashion.

Raiders second-year WR Denarius Moore hauls in the first Oakland touchdown of the day in the second quarter today at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo credit: Tony Gonzales

It’s safe to say that the Raiders D came to play today, bringin’ the house! Turnovers played a significant role in their success, the Chiefs with four in total today (two pass INTs, one by Chiefs QB Brady Quinn and the other by QB Matt Cassel, and two fumbles). All except for the last INT resulted in points for the Silver & Black.

My Offensive Player(s) Of The Game: It’s a three-way tie between Carson Palmer, Denarius Moore and LS Jon Condo, who recovered a muffed catch off of a Lechler punt for a fumble at the Chiefs’ 11-yard line. Three plays later was when Moore jumped up to grab the 9-yard TD catch from Palmer.

» Continue reading “Accomplished At Arrowhead: Raiders Chop Chiefs, 26-16″