Playoffs scenarios for Raiders
By Steve Corkran
Monday, December 26th, 2011 at 11:04 am in Oakland Raiders.
Here are the playoffs scenarios for the Raiders as they prepare for their regular-season finale against the San Diego Chargers.
In short, for the Raiders to win the AFC West, they need to win or tie the Chargers on Sunday AND have the Denver Broncos lose to the Kansas City Chiefs.
If that doesn’t happen, the Raiders still can earn the second wild-card berth.
For that to take place, the Raiders need to win, the Cincinnati Bengals have to lose to the Baltimore Ravens AND there can’t be a three-way tie between the Bengals, Raiders and Tennessee Titans. The Raiders win every other tiebreaker, even a four-way tie that includes the Bengals, Titans and New York Jets.
DENVER BRONCOS
Denver clinches AFC West Division:
1) DEN win
2) DEN tie + OAK loss or tie
3) OAK loss
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Oakland clinches AFC West Division:
1) OAK win + DEN loss or tie
2) OAK tie + DEN loss
Oakland clinches a wild card spot:
1) OAK win + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie
2) OAK win + CIN loss + NYJ win
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Cincinnati clinches a wild card spot:
1) CIN win or tie
2) NYJ loss or tie + OAK loss or tie
3) NYJ loss or tie + DEN loss or tie
NEW YORK JETS
NY Jets clinch a wild card spot:
1) NYJ win + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie + OAK loss or tie
2) NYJ win + CIN loss + TEN loss or tie + DEN loss or tie
TENNESSEE TITANS
Tennessee clinches a wild card spot:
1) TEN win + CIN loss + NYJ win + OAK loss or tie
2) TEN win + CIN loss + NYJ win + DEN loss or tie
3) TEN win + CIN loss + NYJ loss or tie + OAK win + DEN win
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December 26th, 2011 at 11:08 am
The Raiders win every other tiebreaker, even a four-way tie that includes the Bengals, Titans and New York Jets.
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LMAO at people last night actually starting the conspiracy theories with how the NFL would screw the Raiders out if there were a 4 way tie.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:08 am
The Raiders win every other tiebreaker, even a four-way tie that includes the Bengals, Titans and New York Jets.
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LMAO at people last night actually starting the conspiracy theories with how the NFL would screw the Raiders out if there were a 4 way tie.
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Wouldn’t surprise me in the least!
December 26th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Trust me, the NFL would rather the Raiders in the playoffs than the Bengals or Titans.
Not the Jets though.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Ugh, I just want to ignore the wild card and just have the Broncos lose. That’s so much easier to worry about.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:15 am
The NFLN, owned by the NFL, has run puff pieces this season on Sundays on Hue Jackson, and than Carson Palmer.
I most have missed the Mike Munchak/Matt Hassleback puff pieces.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:16 am
If we beat the Chargers, consider our ticket to the playoffs punched. There’s no way Cincy beats the Ravens. Baltimore only stinks it up against bad teams. And Denver should lose to the Chiefs. The only concern we should have there is turnovers by Orton. If he keeps that in check, they should win going away.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:17 am
so the early game we’re rooting for the Jets and the Texans to still be in both the division and the wild card race. Either way we’ll be in by game time… GO RAIDERS!
December 26th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Orton sucks ,I have zero confidence in him doing anything other than his typical Kyle Orton thing.
NO big plays, at least one big turnover, lots of garbage stats, and zero inspiration.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Win the division. The shine has come of Dungver’s shoes. They are infinitely beatable.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:19 am
I think we have a GREAT chance at the Wildcard, and only a DECENT chance at the division.
The Donkeys just beat these guys in KC completing two freaking passes all game.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:19 am
If we beat the Chargers, consider our ticket to the playoffs punched.
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Do the Texans rest their players or give a less than full effort in a meaningless game? Do the Dolphins play spoiler to the Jets? Do the Ravens play down because they know their in the playoffs either way? I know the Chiefs will go all out…
December 26th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Bottom line? Raiders have to win before any of this other s*** matters.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Steve, did you cut & paste this from Pro Football Weekly w/o attribution or is this from your investigative reporting? You need to cover your tracks better…
December 26th, 2011 at 11:21 am
8.Just Fire Baby Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Orton sucks ,I have zero confidence in him doing anything other than his typical Kyle Orton thing.
NO big plays, at least one big turnover, lots of garbage stats, and zero inspiration.
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Agreed, he sucks. But Tebow sucks worse. Crennel will play their run game better this time around and Orton has weapons. The team wants Crennel to stay on as head coach, so they’ll be motivated. It’s also fun to play spoiler.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:22 am
will Ford and or Jones be back? lotta drama….
December 26th, 2011 at 11:23 am
6.RaiderDebo Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:16 am
If we beat the Chargers, consider our ticket to the playoffs punched. There’s no way Cincy beats the Ravens. Baltimore only stinks it up against bad teams. And Denver should lose to the Chiefs. The only concern we should have there is turnovers by Orton. If he keeps that in check, they should win going away.
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Our biggest concern is which Raider D shows up. Our only concern is if we can win or not.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:23 am
# inonewordraider Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:19 am
If we beat the Chargers, consider our ticket to the playoffs punched.
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Do the Texans rest their players or give a less than full effort in a meaningless game? Do the Dolphins play spoiler to the Jets? Do the Ravens play down because they know their in the playoffs either way? I know the Chiefs will go all out…
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I actually really like that the NFL put all the good rivalries at the end of the season. Jets/Dolphins is one of the great rivalries in sports. Those franchises really don’t like each other. The Ravens would love nothing more than to knock a division rival out of the playoffs. As for Cheat/Bunco, hehehehehe.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:24 am
SO to get this straight, I will be rooting for the Jets, Texans, Ravens & Chiefs this weekend.
Out of all those teams, it hurts rooting for the chiefs the most.
Second, I cannot stand the Jets with Sanchez and the fat bastard.
The Ravens & Texans I have no problem with.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:26 am
It’s also fun to play spoiler.
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Spoiler teams have no pressure, the grip isn’t on, they can just go have fun, knowing they have a full month in Cabo waiting. Then there is the old betting adage, “teams that must win, usually don’t.”
December 26th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Rivers Jackson Gates Floyd Tolbert Matthews Phillips want nothing more than to play spoiler
December 26th, 2011 at 11:27 am
If there’s one team that could pack it in, it’s the Chargers. HC about to be fired and a franchise QB to protect from injury. Wouldn’t mind a couple of late hits early to make them think about pulling him like Romo against the Eagles.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:28 am
18. I have no problem rooting for SD, Denver or KC when they are playing each other. I always win because one of them always lose. I always root for who helps the Raiders.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Baltimore should play tough, arent they still fighting for playoff seeding?
December 26th, 2011 at 11:30 am
devilr8er Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Baltimore should play tough, arent they still fighting for playoff seeding?
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yes just hoping they don’t let up knowing they’re already in
December 26th, 2011 at 11:31 am
# inonewordraider Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Rivers Jackson Gates Floyd Tolbert Matthews Phillips want nothing more than to play spoiler
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And don’t forget Hardwick and McNeil whose season we ended. Something tells me the Dischargers will show up on Sunday in the Coliseum ready to play.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Lions already put the nail in Norv’s coffin. Let’s hope the Raiders are motivated to soak Norv’s coffin in gasoline, light it up, and throw it off a cliff into the Pacific.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:32 am
yes just hoping they don’t let up knowing they’re already in
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They won’t let up. Nothing is better than knocking division rivals out of the party. Right Kansas Shi**y?
December 26th, 2011 at 11:32 am
rdraider Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:30 am
devilr8er Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Baltimore should play tough, arent they still fighting for playoff seeding?
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yes just hoping they don’t let up knowing they’re already in
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Won’t happen. A loss would likely cost them the bye since Pitt is playing the Browns.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:34 am
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Lions already put the nail in Norv’s coffin. Let’s hope the Raiders are motivated to soak Norv’s coffin in gasoline, light it up, and throw it off a cliff into the Pacific.
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Or dump that flaming box into downtown San Diego. Isn’t that why they call it the Gas Light District?
December 26th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Norvell already knows he is done, he will not be coaching for his job, if anything he is bitter that he didnt get the vote of confidence from the owner.
That will equate to a team that has checked out and shut it down.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:39 am
Kyle Orton’s road record in December??
2-11
Well, I guess he is due, lol.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:40 am
PeymourGlen, looks like Lechler made an a$$ out of you again! Where did he drop this last one on the 5 yard line, right?
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“Lechler isn’t a placement kicker”
-Seymour Bush
December 26th, 2011 at 11:41 am
Feliz Boxing Day!
a home playoff game sounds great.
v. the Steel Boys. Ugh.
road playoff game v. the Tejanos sounds easier doesn’t it?
December 26th, 2011 at 11:43 am
With all teams that are playing the spoiler role, you want to knock them out early and watch them check out.
You let them linger into the 2nd half, they realize it is their Super Bowl and give a 110%.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:46 am
an ugly win in KC on Sat?
the Packmen just had an ugly loss in Arrowhead the week prior.
perhaps Romeo has a plan to just make games as ugly as possible.
here’s hoping that the ugliness prevails over the Donks.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:47 am
Just get in the playoffs baby! Yes, we will know if the Jets win before our game, and if they do, we MUST win and have the Ravens or Chiefs win!
December 26th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Quit “if’ing”. All the “if’s” loom formiably and prejudicially against the Raiders. I doubt Raiders can beat SD based on their perfomance against KC. In each successive game, of their last four games, the Raiders continue to regress. Also, to believe the Bronco will lose against KC on Sunday, is a total leap in logic, and ridiculous. Denver is the real thing and got beat badly by the Pats (a first tier team), and were beat even worse by the Bills (a second tier team.) To believe that Broncos will lose three straight, suffering a third successive loss to KC (a third tier team) is more than logic will bear.
The remaining contingencies regarding wildcard based on the Ravens performance etc. is total nonsense: way too speculative. And even if the Raiders do make it into the first round they will lose: THEY ARE TOTAL CRAP. It would have about as much significance as the Seahawks winning their division last season and actually winning the first round playoff game: no significance at all. Look at Seattle this season: total crap, all over again, ironically playing will Raider castoffs.
So, to next season. Attenuate the taint of Stank AL, who was stuck in a retro-universe dating in 1983 when we last won a Super Bowl. We are now eating his dementia imposed rotten fruit cultivated under his leadership of the team.
Mark and Trask need to attenuate this Stank, get rid of AL’s influence once and for all (he should have been run out of the league years ago), and blow up the entire team by hiring the best GM in the business, firing Hue, Chuckie, most of the sub-coaches and the bulk of the players on the roster. Only then will we make the playoffs and actually advance toward the Super Bowl.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:49 am
33. I prefer the home playoff game. Houston has just as good a defense as Pittsburgh, and Big Ben is a statue. He cannot move due to injury.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:50 am
We need to handle our business and beat SD. The Queefs will take care of the rest for us. So let it be written.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Jamista, didn’t you want Janikowsky gone, DHB gone, Seymour benched, just a few weeks ago? And didn’t you say Nnamdi sucks? Find a new hobby Jamista Clown. Maybe you can try baking. Oh wait, you would need an oven and you could hurt yourself. Try walking. Oh wait you will hurt yourself doing that, try….hold on, there has to be something…
December 26th, 2011 at 11:52 am
I think i would rather play the Steelers sooner then later. Ben and his high ankle sprain are only going to improve with time. And we dont do well against mobile QB’s.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:53 am
al d. davis Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:48 am
I doubt Raiders can beat SD based on their perfomance against KC.
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Yeah sure. How bout based on SD’s performance against Detroit? Can’t really base it on that either I guess. Since They didn’t show up for that game.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:55 am
The Texans are fresh off losses to the Panthers and the frkn Colts.
Whoever gets to play the Texans is getting a late X-mas Gift.
Can’t say that when playing the Steelers or Ravens.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Steve Corkran Christmas Day tweet….
“Something tells me that Darren McFadden and Jacoby Ford will be healthy enough to play against the Chargers. Same goes for Michael Huff.”
From your tweet to God’s ears, Steve.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:57 am
Whats healthy enough?
December 26th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Making an impact or standing on the sideline suited up?
December 26th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
# DonManoukiansNeighbor Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Making an impact or standing on the sideline suited up?
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You really have to wonder how much they would help other than throwing off the rhythm of the offense. With a full week of practice, sure, but if they are not practicing til late in the week, they would most likely be a detriment.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Before looking ahead to Sunday, is there any explanation to why Chuck B and his defense fold like a tent EVERY 4TH QUARTER? I am fed up with watching them on the field when the game is on the line!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Beach Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Before looking ahead to Sunday, is there any explanation to why Chuck B and his defense fold like a tent EVERY 4TH QUARTER? I am fed up with watching them on the field when the game is on the line!
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Yes, Chuck B is in over his head, was only hired to be a defensive asst until we couldnt find an actual DC and Al gave him the DC job. He was in the UFL last year and has no business coaching in the NFL today. Next year when we have a real DC that the players respect things should be better.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Sun 1pm
Go HOU v. ten
Go NYJ @ mia
Sun 4pm
Go BAL @ cin
Go KC @ den
RAIDERS…JUST WIN BABY!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Vegas…..the negativity about KC has to stop…..ur killin us
December 26th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
You really have to wonder how much they would help other than throwing off the rhythm of the offense. With a full week of practice, sure, but if they are not practicing til late in the week, they would most likely be a detriment.
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TJ practiced all last week hope he didn’t have a setback but just the fact that he’ll give Bush a breather is huge. Ford is a helluva decoy at worst. Tell u what Mcclain and Seymour looked healthier than they’ve looked Moore is back Oline is back playing well. We might be getting healthy at the right time. Cp has to learn to take a sack. Do we get that illusive complete game Sunday?
December 26th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Vegas…..the negativity about KC has to stop…..ur killin us
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hey method thompson looked less like Reggie Miller and more like Cheryl Miller! He’s a good prospect but tell you what your cuz is Dixon on Mizzou right? kid plays relentless D, I like that
December 26th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Cp has to learn to take a sack.
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Exactly!!! Most his mistakes come when he tries to make somthing happen when he thinks he is going to get sacked.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Assuming 1pt spread = 2.5% “enhanced likelihood” of a win for the favorite…up to a max 90% likelihood for victory (16pt favorite)
if so this is how %’s shake out…
16pt (or more) fav—> 90% likelihood of victory
10pt fav—> 75% likelihood of victory
5pt fav= 62.5% likelihood of victory
even/0 pt spread—> 50% likelihood of victory
with that….here are the likelihoods for the raiders post season chances…
Oakland as Div winner:
1. 0ak (-3) beats SD (57.5%)
2. den (-3) loses to KC (42.5%)
3. 57.5%x42.5% =
24.44%
Oak as WC6:
1. Oak beats SD (57.5%)
2. cinn loses to Balt (-2.5) (56.25%)
3. Jets win @ Mia(-1) OR Tenn(-2.5) loses @ Texans (i.e. 3/4 possible outcomes ‘ok’ so 75% chance of this happening)
4. 57.5% x 56.25% x 70.47% (i.e. 47.5%x43.75% + 47.5% x56.25% + 52.5%x43.75%) =
22.79%
PS “Updated odds” at 4pm kickoff (since all wild card game ‘factors’ are 1pm games)
Oak as Div Winner:
24.44% (unchanged)
Oak as WC6:
1. 57.5% (ie 1pm game results 2-4 “work out” for oak)
or
2. 0% (ie 1pm game results 2-4 do not “work out” for oak)
December 26th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
vegas I totally disagree with that. Texans at home in first playoff game ain’t a gift. Id love to play Big Ben with that bum ankle and Pouncey hurt too!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I was at W’s game…no one shot well from outside….Klay a good player and we will smoke the phag Lakers with ease. W’s are fine and Klay is damn good. Anyone with bball iq knows that…….of course my cousin is relentless….who is he related to? Mizzou good and my cuz avg 13 pts a game
December 26th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Dubs are terrible.
Will be fighting for the 1st pick in the draft.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Brb
December 26th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
oops minor error…ignore 1st post…use %s here…
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assuming 1pt spread = 2.5% enhcanced likelihood of a win for the favortite…up to a max 90% likelhood for vicory (16pt favorite)
i’d so this is how %’s shake out…
16pt (or more) fav—> 90% likelihood of victory
10pt fav—> 75% likelihood of victory
5pt fav= 62.5% likelihood of victory
even/0 pt spread—> 50% likelihood of victory
with that….here are the updated likelihoods….(old ones were 25% for div, 18.75% for WC6…43.75% total)
Oakland as Div winner:
1. 0ak (-3) beats SD (57.5%)
2. den (-3) loses to KC (42.5%)
3. 57.5%x42.5%=
24.44%
Oak as WC6:
1. Oak beats SD (57.5%)
2. cinn loses to Balt (-2.5) (56.25%)
3. Jets win @ Mia(-1) OR Tenn(-2.5) loses @ Texans. Here there are 3/4 ‘good’ outcomes for oak asst with this necessary condition…probability wise that equates to —> 70.47% …or…. 47.5%x43.75% + 47.5% x56.25% + 52.5%x43.75%
4. 57.5% x 56.25% x 70.47% =
22.79%
PS ‘Updated odds’ at 4pm kickoff (since all wild card ‘factors’ are 1pm contests)
Oak as Div Winner:
24.44% (unchanged)
Oak as WC6:
1. 57.5% (ie 1pm game results 2-4 “work out” for oak)
or
2. 0% (ie 1pm game results 2-4 do not “work out” for oak)
December 26th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Happy Holidays Nation!
The Raiders are setting records this season!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
I was at W’s game
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didn’t Hue get the kiss cam on him on not kiss the lady he was with? also thought i saw Mcclain in the house…
December 26th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
How are warriors terrible? Jhill u just talking bs again….we lost to the best LA team with two excellent guards who understand the game well….wait til clips plays lakers lmao….massacre
December 26th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Yeah McClain was there
December 26th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Warriors are far ahead of what they were last year…..and got a deeper bench…they will make playoffs
December 26th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
As much as I’d like to see the Silver and Black in the playoffs, everyone needs to just shut up about odds and chances of getting in. Raiders blew leads against both Buffalo and Detroit late, which cost us a chance to already be in the driver’s seat. We just need to beat S.D., hope that K.C. whips up on Tebow and let the chips fall where they may. Either way, it’s a better year than we’ve seen in a long while!!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Ok I’m jettin…be back to ace jhill…..again
December 26th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
tuckrulefool crazy! You’re gonna have a long week my friend.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Any chance Huff and DMAC practice this week?
December 26th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Raiders need to upgrade at DT and CB – and add overall depth to the defensive roster.
Fill a few holes in the off-season, and this could be an elite team next year!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Any chance Huff and DMAC practice this week?
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Cork says DMAC, Ford and Huff will play vs san diego highly doubt that but Huff hasn’t played well hurt
December 26th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Word up to thec07 – and I’m Out!
Raider!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Hey Jamista Clown, looks like your boy Gingrich has been exposed as a lying thieving POS with no hope. At least I can see why you supported him. He’s just like you.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I was at W’s game…no one shot well from outside….
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Seems the Dub’s never shoot well from the outside. And then what happens when they go cold? They start chucking it from even further downtown. Then fans wonder why they don’t ever win.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
@VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
#Raiders LB Aaron Curry credits long snapper Jon Condo for coming up with 5-on-2 right-side push design on 2 field goal blocks in Sunday win
December 26th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
@VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
#Raiders LB Aaron Curry credits long snapper Jon Condo for coming up with 5-on-2 right-side push design on 2 field goal blocks in Sunday win
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Well it certainly wasn’t Hue Jackson who thought of it.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
Huff says he will play Sunday even if hamstring is still bothering him. “I am not going to miss this one” #Raiders
December 26th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Eddie Mush, don’t be such a sore loser.
Who do you like tonight?
Go Raiders!
December 26th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Jerrymcd Jerry McDonald
Of 3 teams that gave up 400 and made postseason, two had Kurt Warner at QB (St. Louis, Arizona) and the other (Seattle) went 7-9.
2 hours ago
December 26th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
WR Jacoby Ford says he and RB Darren McFadden will test out sore feet later today. Not sure if he will be able to play Sunday.
December 26th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
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RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and FS Michael Huff (hamstring) said they intend to play Sunday. In all-hands-on-deck, big-game mode.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
58.J Hill Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Dubs are terrible.
Will be fighting for the 1st pick in the draft.
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man shut that stupid bullsh!t up. we didnt make outside shots all game. we shoot much better than that. that was the difference in the game. always get some snobby azz laker fans to talk about the dubs like yall know what the fugg u talkin bout. btw, wassup jhizzy!!!
December 26th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I would love to win the division thus knocking Teblow and Donkeys out of the playoffs and playing the banged up Steelers at home. Ben is immobile now and won’t improve much by game time. They would have to travel and we get our home sell out crowd behind us. Beating the defending AFC champs then on to Super Bowl to play GB with a full team and see how well they stop the run with McFadden back. Reminds me of 83 Super Bowl year when we lost bad to Redskins then killed them in Super Bowl. I hate saying this but-go chefs.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
If McFadden doesn’t attempt to play this Sunday he is a Pu$$y. Even if it is just to use him as a decoy he needs to suit up. I also think we should bring back Tim Brown and Howie Long. You know Timmy can still run routes and Howie can still rush the “passa” in third downs packages.
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Just Win Baby.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
denver loses their 3rd straight to the chefs and we will beat the chargless. just like theco7 says, FUKK RIVERS!!
December 26th, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Just hoping the Raiders can lock up a winning season to officially get this thing turned around.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
I’m looking at the scenarios for getting into the dance and I don’t feel good about any of them.
Don’t see the Mules losing to the Chefs. Could happen, but I don’t like the chances of a road team with nothing to play against a motivated Denver squad in this one.
Wild card ? Despite Baltimore sputtering, they’ve got plenty to play for and should have enough to take down the Bungles in Cincy. Texans have no real motivation to take down the Titans, but still might do so just bcz it’s important for them to demonstrate an ability to score points before the playoffs begin.
Don’t see the Jets beating the Fins. Think they’re done after the loss to the Giants, and Miami is still playing hard.
Of course, this is the NFL and anything can happen, a lot of these games are toss ups.
That being said, even though I’m not optimistic about our chances – now that the various scenarios are known and understood – NOT A SECOND MORE SHOULD BE SPENT ON THE ‘WHAT IF’S’ – and every thought and effort should be focused directly on obliterating the Chargers.
None of this matters unless we close with a victory.
Time to concentrate on the task at hand.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Heard that Condo jersey was a major seller this Christmas.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Just beat the Chargers. End of story. The rest will take care of itself
December 26th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
RAIDERMAN99 Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
I’m looking at the scenarios for getting into the dance and I don’t feel good about any of them.
Don’t see the Mules losing to the Chefs. Could happen, but I don’t like the chances of a road team with nothing to play against a motivated Denver squad in this one.
Wild card ? Despite Baltimore sputtering, they’ve got plenty to play for and should have enough to take down the Bungles in Cincy. Texans have no real motivation to take down the Titans, but still might do so just bcz it’s important for them to demonstrate an ability to score points before the playoffs begin.
Don’t see the Jets beating the Fins. Think they’re done after the loss to the Giants, and Miami is still playing hard.
Of course, this is the NFL and anything can happen, a lot of these games are toss ups.
That being said, even though I’m not optimistic about our chances – now that the various scenarios are known and understood – NOT A SECOND MORE SHOULD BE SPENT ON THE ‘WHAT IF’S’ – and every thought and effort should be focused directly on obliterating the Chargers.
None of this matters unless we close with a victory.
Time to concentrate on the task at hand.
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Denver got smoked by the Bills. Denvers strong suit is supposed to be the run game, and Buffalo shut em down, as horrible as their run d is. KC has a very good run d, and they are not playing for “nothing”, they already stated they are playing to keep Crennels job. More importantly, Orton DEFINITELY isnt viewing this game as “nothing to play for”.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Huronraider Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Just beat the Chargers. End of story. The rest will take care of itself
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Huronraider……as in Huron, South Dakota?
December 26th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
San Diego is already toast. This will finaly be the game where you get to somewhat see the potential of this Oakland Raiders team. This will be the Raiders most complete game of the season.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
“The man told me, ‘Hue, we will win it in the end’ and I believe that,”
December 26th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Texans really need to win to go into playoffs with some momentum after 2 straight losses. They will play hard. Kansas Shi..y will play hard for Orton and Crennell. Fat Rex will have his team ready since they still have a chance to get in the playoffs
December 26th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Yes
December 26th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Huronraider Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Yes
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Mitchell SD here buddy. I have a sneaking suspicion that I know you. Lol
December 26th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Jeff Houge
December 26th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
CP is getting credit for the two long passes which resulted in the Moore TD and the DHB reception in OT.
Yes, they were good tosses. Nice, accurate, in-stride, easy to catch rainbows.
But how about the pass protection on those plays ?
OUTSTANDING.
The play action on the DHB bomb left the Chefs flat footed. Absolutely no push from them. Palmer had all day to throw, a perfect pocket, and there wasn’t a defender remotely near him even after taking a good while to allow DHB to toast his man.
The protection on the Moore TD was almost as good.
Very impressive stuff and reminiscent of the Stabler days, when the play action devastated opposing defenses and the long gain made ‘em pay.
Al was smiling down on those two. Deep strike, RAIDER football.
SMASH THE BOLTS.
December 26th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
“The Jets have a big mouth, big belly coach that talks too much.”
December 26th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
South Dakota Raiders unite cheer for Kansas Chitty to beat the Donkeys
December 26th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Forrest? you there?
December 26th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
76.Seymour Bush Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
@VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
#Raiders LB Aaron Curry credits long snapper Jon Condo for coming up with 5-on-2 right-side push design on 2 field goal blocks in Sunday win
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Well it certainly wasn’t Hue Jackson who thought of it.
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LMFAO
December 26th, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Huronraider Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Jeff Houge
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Figured it was Jason Swearingen actually. Here, here, go KC!!!
December 26th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
30.boss01 Says:
December 26th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Norvell already knows he is done, he will not be coaching for his job, if anything he is bitter that he didnt get the vote of confidence from the owner.
That will equate to a team that has checked out and shut it down.
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I’m thinking the opposite will happen. I think SD will probably be in “hang it all out” mode, with nothing to lose, which can be extra dangerous; going for it on 4th down, long passes (which we are vulnerable to), bold defensive plays, etc. etc. etc.
They like Norv and want to send him out a winner.
PLUS…it’s the Raiders. They don’t wanna get swept again and to knock Oakland out of the playoffs is probably motivation enough in it’s own right.
If we play NOT to lose…that’s what will happen; we will lose.
So lets go get ‘em.