For the second week in a row it appeared as if the Raiders were going to pull out a relatively surprising win, only to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the fourth quarter ... again. The Raiders were outscored 28-3 in the second half, including 25-3 in the fourth quarter, as the San Diego Chargers survived an early scare and pulled out the 28-18 win. If you recall last Sunday, the Raiders entered the fourth quarter in Buffalo leading 16-7, only to be outscored 17-7 in the final 15 minutes. Similar story this week, as Oakland quickly jumped out to a 15-0 lead in the first half, only to seemingly quit playing in the second half.
Second-year quarterback JaMarcus Russell threw for 277 yards on the day -- including a 65-yard touchdown to tight end Zach Miller -- but turned the ball over twice in the second half, leading to a pair of San Diego touchdowns.
The Oakland ground game never established itself as Darren McFadden, still dealing with some turf toe issues, ran the ball only seven times for 20 yards, while Michael Bush was held to 48 yards on 14 carries.
Oakland's defense managed to keep Ladanian Tomlinson to a paltry eight yards rushing in the first half, before allowing him to run wild in the second half to the tune of 98 yards and a pair of touchdowns -- including a 41-yarder late in the fourth quarter -- on 12 carries.
This loss, combined with last weeks meltdown, will no doubt start the daily "is this the day Lane gets canned" discussions. Let the Kiffin watch begin! Though, I like the confidence the young coach has in his kicking game.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-28-2008 @ 8:55PM
ltfmw said...
They need to fire Ryan.......
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9-28-2008 @ 10:36PM
RJR said...
So Al Davis looks like another dud coach,sell the team or get out of the way so they can win.Stay in the booth
and keep your nose out of the coaches Bis.
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9-28-2008 @ 10:55PM
NCC said...
RJR, what the heck do you know about Raider football. Learn something about football then post a comment.
AL DAVIS IS GOD
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9-29-2008 @ 8:31AM
ml said...
al davis was a great owner years ago. now hes wrecking the raiders. its too bad lol. cause the bolts stole one from them.up 15-0 . cmon thats bad .
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9-29-2008 @ 8:51AM
charlie raymond said...
defense needs new coach, al needs to spend more time at the "home" thinking 'bout the glory days and let the head coach do his job! certainly not all the coaches since gruden were incapable of winning .anyone who trades their head coach has to have a little water on the brain and should be banned from the club house. a serious fan fan from big mo.
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10-02-2008 @ 10:23PM
charlie raymond said...
my comments never get printed, even with password,is this sign up for real or like the raiders ,just smoke and mirrors?
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9-29-2008 @ 11:47AM
raiderbgdg said...
well i would'nt say fire ryann,but a swift kick in the arss may help.
i think Mr.Davis should either fire Coach or get off his back and let him coach.the off.is just about ready to breakout,but the def.needs
to stay in a full 4 qtrs.course the off.needs to put up more points than 15 or 18.
the atm.FG at the end of the half,i do'nt agree with.at that point in the game s.d.was having problems stopping us.Kiffen should have driven down the field for another score.
i do'nt know both sides need to get together and work this shite out.
hey,if nothing else i bet rivers wakes up soar as hell.
welp.we're off this week so lets ge it together and kick n.o.'arss.
RAIDERS FOR LIFE!!!
COMMITTED TO THE NATION !!
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