The Chargers are one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL on fourth downs, but it’s hurt them almost as much as it’s helped. The Raiders have to be aware.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Derek Carr has longed to play on a big stage in a meaningful game. That moment has finally arrived for him on Sunday. He’s eager to prove himself worthy of it.
For the third time this season, Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson has won a player of the week award
Expect Rich Bisaccia and some big names to be considered — including Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and a handful of hotshot young NFL assistants like Tampa Bay’s Byron Leftwich.
Raiders interim coach Rich Bisaccia seemed optimistic Monday that Darren Waller will return to practice this week, which would put him on track to play against the Chargers on Sunday night.
Raiders rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs was arrested early Monday morning in Las Vegas on suspicion of driving while impaired.
Their regular-season finale against the Chargers, which will determine their playoff fate, has been flexed to “Sunday Night Football.”
Having battled COVID-19, Denzel Perryman’s seven tackles and spirited hustle occurred while he was gasping for air at various points in the game.
Daniel Carlson made a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give the Raiders avictory over the Indianapolis Colts to remain in control of their playoff destiny.
The Raiders will be close to full strength when they take on the Colts on Sunday.
While Carson Wentz’s status for Sunday’s game against the Raiders will come down to a game-morning call, the expectation is the Colts’ quarterback will play.
The Cardinals hope QB Kyler Murray is rounding back into shape, after his ankle injury, starting Sunday against the Cowboys. If so, he could be a game-changer for Arizona.
With their team two wins away from the playoffs, Raiders fans wonder about who the next head coach will be, about honoring John Madden and about stopping the Colts’ run game.
The Raiders prepared all season with the idea they would dig deep into their depth chart, and it is a mindset that has paid dividends in their secondary.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is urging all 32 teams to honor legendary Raiders coach and football icon John Madden at this weekend’s 16 games.