Raiders week 11 Ballers & Busters: Part two

We have cover the Ballers and now we move onto the Busters for the Raiders week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Raiders week 11 Ballers & Busters

The Raiders went down in flames again this week. This time to the visiting Saints. And while that was to be expected, the Raiders were supposed to be able to show some fight which they failed to show. The result was a 38-17 plastering for their third loss in a row. Here are those making the plays to try and keep them afloat and those sinking them.

There will be no talk of rebuilding in Oakland

There is an unspeakable word that has been cropping up of late. It is a bad word that suggests this team would not have hoped for immediate success.

Gruden re-ignites old flame in Oakland

The Raiders have not had a good season by any stretch. And compounding the issue is the fact that they were 8-8 just last season. And today a Raiders icon of the past was in the house as a reminder of what the Raiders once were.

Raiders serve up easy win to Saints

It was Salute to Service week in Oakland today and they watched as the Saints marched all over them on their home field.

2nd Half Thread: Raiders 7 Saints 21

Down 14-zip 12:30 into the 2nd Qtr with Oakland on the Saints' 2+yd line, Dennis Allen (who made a shrewd and successful challenge to a Brees deep "completion"), in Chip Kelly fashion, said, "Go for it" and Palmer forged ahead on a keeper and first down. Then, on 3rd down, after Reece was repelled,, Carson threw a perfect pass to Brandon Myers in the endzone... but Myers flubbed the ball which deflected to N.O. Palmer's earlier interception, again targeting #83, was on Palmer (though one wonders what might have happened if Myers moved towards the ball instead waiting passively).

Then the D held (again) and Marcel Reece caught Palmer's pass running another 35 yards for a 56 yard gain. A penalty for defensive jiu-jitsu perped on Denarius Moore took the ball inside the 5 where Palmer ran a play action bootleg and - a man of faith - gave Myers his chance for redemption - TD RAIDERS! 7 - 14 with 4 minutes left in the 2nd Half.

Oakland's Defense, which looked like hell in the 1st Qtr, stabilized in the 2nd. Standing up to N.O.s modest rushing attack but still unable to handle N.O.'s passing prowess. The Raider D (like Myers) offered propitious sacrifices - in the form of better tackling and pass rushing but still left receivers wide open.

Michael Huff gave up a bomb from Brees to Lance Moore with under a minute left in the half and 3rd and long. It was truly horrible. Earlier, Huff defended another Brees long ball that had TD written on it - but Huff spiked it harmlessly to the sodden turf. Mike Mitchell, who started for an injured Branch, covered well and more significantly, was invaluable in run support as N.O. moved with ease through the Raider line and into the 2nd row only to be slammed (and verbally abused) by The Missile.

The pass rush is improving with Desmond Bryant and LaMarr Houston savaging Brees but not able to overcome the Raiders' failures to hang with Saint receivers.

The Raiders have the worst 3rd Quarters in the league and there is reason to dread the next 15 minutes of play....

Week 11 Raiders vs Saints game thread

The Raiders have taken the field and are ready to face off against the New Orleans Saints. Keep it here to chat during the game.

Game Thread 1st two minutes of Raiders vs. Saints

Alright, Jon's in town and we're waiting for our Defense to appear.

Welcome to Gameday: Raiders vs Saints

It's gameday. This week the New Orleans Saints (4-5) come to town to face the Oakland Raiders (3-6).

RaiderDamus' Friday Foretelling Week 11: Raiders vs. Saints

The Raiders are cratering and the Saints are rounding into form. Do our heroes stand a chance at home Sunday?

Raiders, Ravens Friday injury report

The Raiders and Ravens official Friday injury report is out for Sunday's game.

Tyvon Branch day to day with neck injury, Mike Mitchell excited to face Saints

Raiders safety Tyvon Branch was out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a neck injury and was limited on Friday. Should he miss the game on Sunday, Mike Mitchell is ready to go.

Week 11 game preview; Raiders vs Saints

The high flying offense of the Saints are coming to town. The Raiders better be ready for them!

Raiders Chat with Levi Damien at 11:30am PST today Presented By XFINITY

Levi Damien takes some time away from Raiders practice to chat with you fine folks. So let's do this.