Handicapper Doug Fitz (Systemplays.com) breaks down Week 12 of the NFL season.
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Rain is not the only element anticipated at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, where the Raiders will play for the first time since Oct. 19. Some wind could be a factor, too.
The Raiders host the Broncos at 1:25 p.m. Sunday. Here’s a breakdown by position.
Raiders safety Shalom Luani has not played football in front of his parents since high school. On Sunday afternoon, his mother and father will be among the roughly 55,000 people at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Handicapper Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg leads the contest with a 33-19-3 record against the spread.
Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over the Raiders’ preparation for the Broncos.
Carolina might be headed for the playoffs if it builds on its three-game win streak. The Panthers (7-3) are second in the NFL in total defense (278 yards per game) and fifth in scoring defense (18 points per game).
Handicapper Bruce Marshall (Goldsheet.com) provides betting trends for NFL Week 12.
A murky timetable surrounded Johnny Holton’s concussion diagnosis. On Friday, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio addressed it for the first time.
John Pagano on one sideline. Bill Musgrave on another. During the 2014 and 2015 seasons, the coordinators called plays opposite each other on four occasions as AFC West foes. Until recently, neither was aware a fifth such opportunity approached this weekend.
Here are five things you need to know about the Raiders’ Week 12 opponent, the Denver Broncos.
Bryan Salmond and NFL writer Gilbert Manzano go over what to expect Sunday when the Raiders host the Denver Broncos.
Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over the Raiders firing defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. and how the Raiders are preparing to face off against the Broncos.
Review-Journal reporter Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and CG Technology sports book vice president Matt Holt preview NFL Week 12.
The Raiders wanted an offense that opposing defenses would have difficulty containing. Indeed, their own defense has.