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Former Raider great Howie Long isn't bailing out on Gruden
Fox NFL analyst Howie Long thinks that despite the struggles of his former team, the Raiders and Jon Gruden may be on the right track.

There's a costly problem with the 49ers, Raiders' rebuilds
The 49ers and Raiders are at rock bottom. Can either team go from the valley to the peak in the next few years?

49ers vs. Raiders: 5 reasons to watch ‘Thursday Night Football’ - SBNation.com
Thursday Night Football in Week 9 is more than a draft seed battle... or is it?

Oakland Raiders: One crazy theory about the QB situation moving forward
The Oakland Raiders are in a state of flux at the moment with a rebuild in full effect – here's one crazy theory about the QB situation moving forward.

Fox's Thursday 49ers-Raiders prime-time 'poopfest' makes you feel bad for Joe Buck - Chicago Tribune
"Thursday Night Football: matchups were supposed to improve with Fox paying big bucks to simulcast prime-time games with NFL Network. This week, the nation gets the 1-6 Raiders and the 1-7 49ers. Oh, boy!

Raiderdamus’ Wednesday Foretelling: Raiders vs. 49ers - Silver And Black Pride
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AFC West

Important details are showing up in Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ game - Arrowhead Pride
Our final installment of our Patrick Mahomes review for Week 8.

Best WR in NFL or not, Tyreek Hill is plenty good enough for Chiefs - Kansas City Chiefs Blog- ESPN
He doesn't have the numbers of Adam Thielen or Julio Jones, but he sure is fast. Plus, Hill's versatility has made him ideal for the Chiefs' offense.

Broncos’ offense will need to be near perfect to get past Texans - Mile High Report
Or it could be a former Bronco whose new team ends up with the W on Sunday.

Courtland Sutton represents the next big thing for Broncos - Denver7 TheDenverChannel.com
It's always hard to trade a star player. Demaryius Thomas is gone because Courtland Sutton is here.

Melvin Gordon’s hamstring injury not likely long-term issue - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Chargers running back Melvin Gordon does not seem headed for prolonged absence due to hamstring injury.

Chargers’ WR Allen productive despite lack of touchdowns - The Washington Post
Chargers’ WR Keenan Allen productive despite lack of touchdowns

NFL News

Dante Fowler's trade latest signal for '15 draft class
Eleven of the 32 players selected in the draft three years ago aren’t with their original teams, showing the disappointment outweighing the promise.

NFL: Has league moved past its early-season officiating crisis?
Amid a shift in emphasis in rules to enhance player safety, there has been a rash of penalties, criticism and confusion throughout the NFL.

The Redskins might now have the NFL’s best safety duo. How will the two fit together? - The Washington Post
The addition of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix alongside D.J. Swearinger gives Washington options in its secondary.

Wide Receiver Trades Ruled the NFL Trade Deadline. Will They Matter? - The Ringer
A flurry of activity sent Golden Tate to the Lions, Demaryius Thomas to the Texans, and Amari Cooper to the Cowboys. If history is any indication, these guys could struggle to make an impact in their new homes.

NFL trade deadline winners, losers: Packers, Patriots both perplex
There was no shortage of action at the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday. Here are the teams and players who are trending up or down