Self-inflicted wounds have been a season-long issue for the Raiders, who won’t make the playoffs or have a winning record under interim coach Antonio Pierce.
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The Raiders’ playoff chances moved from one percent to 14 percent with their win over the Chiefs. Now they have to win out and get some help to make it.
Raiders players have rallied around interim coach Antonio Pierce, who is 4-3 since taking over for Josh McDaniels, including Monday’s upset of the Chiefs.
Zamir White promised his offensive linemen new pairs of Jordan tennis shoes if they helped him get 100 yards rushing against the Chiefs. He finished with 145.
The Raiders kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a dominating, physical defense that harassed Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a Christmas Day victory.
For so many years a defensive weakness for the Raiders, this season’s cornerback group has impacted games with physicality and the ability to force turnovers.
The Raiders moved offensive coordinator Bo Hardegree from the sidelines to the coaches’ box for the first time in Thursday’s game against the Chargers.
Raiders cornerback Jack Jones had an interception return for a touchdown, showcasing the kind of talent he could be for the franchise.
The Raiders got four touchdown passes from rookie Aidan O’Connell and two scores from their defense en route to a record-setting night against the Chargers.
Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce said he is still evaluating quarterback options Wednesday, one day before his team is set to play the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Raiders jumped from No. 10 to No. 6 in the NFL draft order after Week 14 and are potentially in position to land one of the top quarterback prospects.
Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce said Monday the club is still mulling a potential quarterback change, a day after the team’s 3-0 loss to the Vikings.
The Raiders reached another crossroads Sunday after an embarrassing 3-0 loss to a flawed Vikings team in front of a disbelieving crowd at Allegiant Stadium.
Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has quietly put together a solid season his first year with the Raiders, drawing praise from his coaches and teammates.
Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce delivered a message to his team as it begins preparations for Sunday’s game against the Vikings: More action, less talk.