Oakland's (basic) strategical gameplan vs. K.C.

This is definitely the deciding point of whether we will go to the playoffs this year.

I feel as though the Raiders will win because of superior line play.

RaiderDamus predictions will be sent in later today. We shall see what the future foretells.

My friend, you had me in tears, giving a standing ovation while finishing this inspirational literary post. I’m going to be there on Sunday, wearing my Death Ro jersey, a symbol of the future of Oakland football, a testament to future generations will be carved Sunday, as we show everyone that, as you said, the re-birth, the Renaissance of Oakland football is once again upon the NFL. The Empire has risen from the shambles of destruction to a new age, the age of the Darkside. We can not, and will not allow a Chiefs fan to applaud, we will hang our foe from the mast in which our black sails fly, and we will hoist the banner of victory while chanting the “Autumn Wind is a Raider”. Raider Nation, stand the up, and represent, we need our 12th man, will you answer that call?
Go Raiders!

My friend, you had me in tears, giving a standing ovation while finishing this inspirational literary post. I’m going to be there on Sunday, wearing my Death Ro jersey, a symbol of the future of Oakland football, a testament to future generations will be carved Sunday, as we show everyone that, as you said, the re-birth, the Renaissance of Oakland football is once again upon the NFL. The Empire has risen from the shambles of destruction to a new age, the age of the Darkside. We can not, and will not allow a Chiefs fan to applaud, we will hang our foe from the mast in which our black sails fly, and we will hoist the banner of victory while chanting the "Autumn Wind is a Raider". Raider Nation, stand up, and represent, we need our 12th man, will you answer that call?
Go Raiders!

Watts up everybody! I’m new here but I’ve read opinions, comments, and news about the one and only Raiders! Everybody calls me E! And I think if we play the same way we played the last two games and keep a steady O and a dominate D, we will win by at least a touchdown!

Sons-of-Blanda you always have some great motivational words for Thee Nation and Thee Organization! Do you think that your/our words get to the ears of The Raiders? I ask that because a lot of the opinions that I have read on here I have seen implemented on the field! What y’all think or what y’all know?

last week I said the key to beating Seattle would be the RB’s catching the ball out of the back field since the WR’s were so baned up. I even mentioned Reece getting into the act. If KC has one weakness on defense it’s in the passing game. I think McFadden, Reece and Zach Miller on the field at the same time could give KC’s linebackers problems trying to cover all 3 of them, not to mention Bush. KC ‘s defense plays the run really well but the same thing was said about Seattle. Seattle had a hard time in the first half covering the raiders running backs in the passing game, in the second half they had a hard time stopping the raiders running attack because Seattle’s defense was worn out. Raiders need the same type of game plain against KC, they have similar defensives.

Of course the Raiders defense will have to keep KC’s running game to a minimum, I doubt they can totally shut it down like the did against Denver and Seattle, but they need to stop the big play. Get them in 3rd and long in passing situations and bring the heat. Buffalo did that but came up short, they had a chance to win that game. If the Raiders defense gives the Raiders offense the short field like they did in the last 2 games, the Raiders can blow KC out. The key here for the raiders is stop the run. Cassell is not going to beat you with his arm.

we have to punch KC in the mouth and stand on their necks until the last second ticks off the clock.
Defense will be the key to this win, stuffing the run and keeping the Chiefs in 3rd and long, then bringing the heat on Cassell and giving the ball back to our offense again and again.
To the Coaches… coach like your job is on the line, let it all hang out and bring us home a victory.
To the players… This is your time, you are RAIDERS, act like it and take what is yours!

I feel the Raiders will be victorious this weekend. It’s just our time. There is no glaring talent discrepancy for either team.

Dhb tips a ball into the air that should have been a pick 6 instead goes for a 55 yd reception. Jc threading the needle on 4th and 1 to receiver that was not open (in fact double covered ) and we score a Td. 3rd and 4th string cb’s playing and we still give up only 3. The defense playing so Dang fast and furious .

Something just feels different. I don’t know how or why but this renewed and refreshed raider team will be victorious.

out of their run game, and knock their quarterback around like a punch-clown.

I’ve lived in Kansas my entire life and have been a Raiders fan for 3/4 of my life. My entire family and most of my friends are Queefs fans so that is all that I hear about 24/7. And with the Queefs suddenly playing decent football they’re binge drinking that red Kool-Aid and I’m tired of hearing about it. I wanna see the Raiders go out and destroy the Queefs like they did the Donkeys. I wanna see our defense completely frustrate and destroy their overpaid QB Fatt Craphole. I wanna see DMC run for over 200 yards on those ugly red and yellow uniforms. Someday I hope I get the chance to come out to Oakland, sit in the Black Hole, and experience the glory first hand. I hate the Queefs and always have so since I can’t be in Oakland to help you guys cheer our Raiders on you guys will just have to cheer twice as hard for me! Also, I love reading all of your guy’s posts on here. Keep up the good work!

You again fill our hearts and souls with the fire that always burns inside of EVERY RAIDER FAN!!! as usual you have provided an excellent breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses of both teams! I salute you sir! Our Beloved RAIDERS have to play like this is the superbowl! like their very lives depend on them winning this game! WE the FANS of the Oakland Raiders DEMAND IT!!!!! both lines have been playing inspired football and I couldn’t be happier with DMAC! hell even DHB got 100 yds! who would have thought? if Our Beloved RAIDERS can win this one everyone will stop ignoring them and start talking about them! and they will have proved to us and to all the naysayers out there that they really have turned the corner! I think and believe with all my heart and soul that they can do it! cant wait til Sunday! GO RAIDERS!!!!!!

Blanda that was definately something epic. Instead of a blog you should be screaming this through a bullhorn, or maybe hire the NFL films guy to dub your words…….Oooh wait nevermind.

Anyways here’s my take.

Front 7 have to get it done. Luckily for us, Marshall has learned that we are a whole lot better of a defense when we play on the opposite side of the line of scrimmage. We need big time penetration from the line. I don’t see us shying away from this for one second. And I’m convinced when we blitz we look like……Raiders.

Marcel Reese is gonna start getting attention which does what everybody???? Yeah when you have to factor in a set that has Reece, McFadden, Miller, Barnes (I said it….Greatest play I’ve ever seen haha) you just can’t bring pressure at will. Someone’s gonna be open and I gotta sneaking suspicion DHB is gonna take another one deep.

I’m excited my brothers, this game is going to decide it. This rollercoaster ride we call being a Raider fan is about to get really hairy. We know the days of purple drank are over, we as a nation are just getting our heads clear. It’s time to pillage and destroy!!

There’s no secret to what the Kansas City Chiefs will want to do against the Oakland Raiders – run the ball. Both Thomas Jones and Jamaal Charles have had fantastic seasons so far and will attempt to exploit what has been in recent history a porous Raiders rush defense.

On the flip side, Kansas City ranks dead last in passing offense, which is no surprise with all of the success they’ve had running the ball, they haven’t needed to rely on the pass that much so far this year. Only the Steelers have averaged fewer passing attempts per game. Still, the Chiefs passing game isn’t something to be feared nearly as much as the running game.

As a result, the Raiders defense should put in a defensive package that skews toward stopping the run above all else. This means leaving LaMarr Houston in for more of the game, shifting Michael Huff to corner to replace Nnamdi Asomugha for the game, and letting Tyvon Branch handle FS duties for the day. On top of that, we have to let this man play SS in the box for an extended period of time on Sunday.

That’s right. Mike Mitchell has stepped up his game the past few weeks and needs to be rewarded with more playing time as we desperately need his attacking style to stop the run on Sunday. If the Raiders can successfully stop the run on early downs the Raiders pass rush has proven in recent weeks that it can wreck havoc on opposing offensive lines.

Time of possession will also be an important statistic on Sunday. The defense plays so much better when it is given the opportunity to rest, especially in the 2nd half. The Raiders offense must do its part by sustaining drives and putting points on the board.

I think it’ll be a great, well-played game (a big change from recent years). You guys look a lot better than in years past, and hopefully the Chiefs and Raiders bring back the good days of being the top dog archenemies of the AFC West.

I do have one question though. You know how you say the “margin is close” and we have “slightly better stats” in rushing D…

You do realize that those “slightly better stats” are the difference between being ranked 26th in the league and 7th in the league, right?