Here’s to Two AFC West teams showing the rest of the League that we are not who they think we are. Here’s to the best Rivalry in the league making headlines, instead of one-liners. Here’s to the game going back to what it used to be, the most anticipated and dreaded game on the schedule. Here’s to a little Pride and Poise VS a renewed Orange Crush!
Good….. well, I’ll wish ya good luck AFTER the game!

it’ll not be because of Russell, and probably not even because of the running game, but because of this profound Raiders defense. Not statistically a great group because they give up tons of yardage, but they always manage to get a sack or interception or just one great play to keep points off the board. And in the end, that’s the only defensive statistic that matters.

The Raiders have been playing to the level of their opponents, being good against a good team in SD, and terrible against a terrible team in KC. But today, Oakland returns home to a loud and proud stadium having gone up against two divisional opponents; while the Broncos are getting their first taste of divisional action today. Will be interesting to see how that factors into the game.

I have heavy doubts about Russell and the passing game, which means the run game will then in-turn struggle, so I have to go with Denver winning a nailbiter, 17-13.

hopefully the run game really has a breakout game and produces on some of their potential – We have not had a 100 yard rusher this season and and are currently ranked 17th in the league in rushing offence averaging 107.5 yards a game as a team, not really what i was expecting but there is no doubt the could easily bust out at any time and I think it could be this week at home.
We are supposed to be a running team first and pass second so the run game should be supporting the pass game and gaining consistent yardage and 107 yards a game won’t cut it.I think we will win

Oakland win 20 – 13

I know its hard to say or believe but I think russell will have a decent game today. As we learned last week in kc if we cant pass they are going to stack the box and thats the main reason for the run game not gettin going. Expect denver to do the same thing so russell reallly needs to take advantage of that. I see the raiders starting out steady with the run and eventually opening up the passing game, look for murphy and miller to have decent games, and dmac breaks one today. GO RAIDERS!!!!

that is all

Is this the thread to discuss the early games?

ESPN Expert Picks:

Denver Broncos
Ron Jaworski
Chris Mortensen
Adam Schefter
Mark Schlereth
Seth Wickersham
Cris Carter
Tom Jackson

Oakland Raiders
Eric Allen
Mike Golic
Merril Hoge
Mike Ditka
Keyshawn Johnson

 I live in SoCal, well outside the blackout area and they still won’t show it. They didn’t show the game last week either. They never show the Raiders in my area and I’m 15 mins away from LA. However, they’ll show plenty of crappy SD games. /rant

If we win it’ll be because of a number of factors. Russel finally figures out how to be a competent QB, or atleast better than he’s been (which is hard not to do). Our run game becomes dominant, the D proves to be the real deal, and of course turnover and penalty help. I predict this to either be a close raider win or a blowout by the donkeys; hopefully it’s the former.

Here’s to no injuries on either team today. Cheers.

2 INTS FOR JR AND 3 FUNMBLES FOR MACFADDEN. YOU CANT WIN GAMES WHEN YOU PLAY LIKE THIS! THE RAIDERS NEED TO SIT THESE 2 DOWN AND HAVE BUSH BWE THE STARTER AND GRADIZICKI THE NEW QB. THESE 2 GET PAYED ALOT AND DO THIS! MAYBE THERE GAMBLING AWAY THE GAME AND MAKING MONEY FOR THE BOOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE TOP 2 PLAYERS PLAY LIKE THIS , BENCH THEM!
NOW YOU WONDER WHY WE HAVE BLACKOUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RICH GANNON WAS 100% RIGHT ABOUT THIS GUY JR OUR FUTURE QB.

I cant belive the way they played. I have hung in there as long as I can for russell, dare i say bust… Im just sick of it.