After being eliminated from winning the AFC West with Sunday’s 42-21 loss to the Titans, the Raiders will play their final game at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum next Sunday.
Myles Simmons
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford was wide open and caught a 49-yard touchdown pass in a 42-21 loss Sunday to the Tennessee Titans — the first catch of his career.
After two blowout losses on the road, the Raiders (6-6) will be playing their penultimate game at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum against the Titans (7-5) on Sunday.
Tennessee’s Derrick Henry is No. 3 in the NFL with 1,140 yards rushing. Oakland’s Josh Jacobs is No. 4 at 1,061. Both backs entered the league after starring at Alabama.
With rain in the Bay Area, the Raiders once again held their Wednesday walk-through at an indoor offsite location to counter the weather.
Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow appears likely to be out for more games, but Raiders coach Jon Gruden hopes to have him back for the season’s last two games.
Despite the Raiders’ consecutive lopsided losses, Titans coach Mike Vrabel expects the Raiders to play well at home because they have all season.
Ryan Tannehill has revitalized the Titans’ offense since taking over at quarterback for 2015 No. 2 overall pick Marcus Mariota.
As much as his production, Raiders coach Jon Gruden and Josh Jacobs’ teammates have come to admire his toughness and durability.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he and the team have to correct penalties occurring before and after plays.
After a poor showing from the wide receivers against the Chiefs, Raiders coach Jon Gruden said the club may make changes to give others an opportunity.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says he’s sticking with Daniel Carlson despite the kicker’s recent struggles.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden says leaving Oakland will be tough, but he’s excited about what’s to come.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may not have made a signature dazzling play in Kansas City’s 40-9 victory over the Raiders. But he was more than effective enough to win.
The Raiders are still struggling to get much out of their wide receiving corps, and the issue was on full display during Sundays 40-9 loss to the Chiefs.