Oakland Raiders Wild Card Opponent Profile: Texans Are A Historically Weak Division Winner

The Oakland Raiders are in the playoffs for the first time since the 2002 season, when they lost Super Bowl XXXVII to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sadly, the Silver & Black won't have their starting quarterback available for the game, and perhaps their backup QB also will be unavailable. However, it may not matter much since the Raiders are playing the Houston Texans, default winner of the AFC South Division.

• Jan 4, 2017

Who Will The Oakland Raiders Play In 2017?

Because of the way the NFL handles its scheduling, we know who the Raiders will play based on the final standings. When these games will happen won't be revealed until the spring.

• Jan 3, 2017

Raiders, Texans Not First To Start Playoffs With QB Problems

Connor Cook is an untested rookie. Brock Osweiler may have a feeling he's been here before.

• Jan 2, 2017

Raiders Team Grades: Oakland Falls In Denver, Kansas City Captures AFC West Crown

With a win over the Broncos, Oakland (12-4) would have assured itself the AFC West title and a first-round bye in the upcoming playoffs. Instead, Oakland ended up laying an egg in the Mile High City, dropping a 24-6 contest.

• Jan 1, 2017

Raiders Injury Report: Oakland Heads Into Week 17 With Injury Questions

In addition to the loss of Derek Carr, the Oakland Raiders are also banged up on both offense and defense. Here is the Raider's week 17 injury report.

• Dec 30, 2016

NFL Defers Decision To Reinstate Raiders LB Aldon Smith

Suspended Oakland Raiders pass rusher Aldon Smith will not be reinstated by the NFL this season.

• Dec 30, 2016

Raiders Team Headlines: McGloin To Lead Raiders Vs Broncos, Into Playoffs

The pressure now falls on Oakland's backup quarterback Matt McGloin to lead the team during its week 17 matchup and into the playoffs.

• Dec 29, 2016

Matt McGloin Excited For Chance To Be Oakland Raiders Starting Quarterback

A loss coupled with a Kansas City win in San Diego will leave Oakland as a wild-card team traveling to play AFC South champion Houston on the opening weekend of the playoffs.

• Dec 28, 2016

Raiders Opponent Profile: Broncos Look To Spoil Raiders' AFC West Title Hopes

Despite a 12-3 record and currently holding first place in the AFC West, the Raiders will head to Denver in week 17 with some question marks. Most notably, can backup QB Matt McGloin lead the team to victory in Denver, along with a run in the playoffs?

• Dec 27, 2016

Raiders Team Grades: Oakland Gets Win Over Colts, Carr Out Indefinitely

Oakland's 33-25 win over Andrew Luck and the Colts eliminated Indy from the AFC playoff race. In the process, however, Derek Car suffered a broken fibula and is out indefinitely. Here is a look at the team's week 16 grades.

• Dec 24, 2016

Raiders Injury Report: Joseph Out For Colts Game, Half-Dozen Players Questionable

Given they've played 14 games to date, the Raiders come into Saturday's game in relatively good shape. Here are the key injuries to watch in week 16 when the Raiders host the Colts.

• Dec 24, 2016

Playoffs, Punters In Spotlight As Oakland Raiders Host Indianapolis Colts

Win the final two games of the season starting with Indianapolis on Saturday and the Raiders will be AFC West champions and get a first-round bye.

• Dec 23, 2016

Raiders Team Headlines: Will Colts Be Thorn In Raiders' Side?

The Raiders will face a desperate Colts team that is fighting for a playoff berth, which means Oakland must expect and be prepared for Indy's best.

• Dec 22, 2016

Bruce Irvin Helps Boost Oakland Raiders Improving Defense

Irvin is coming off perhaps his most productive game of the season for the Raiders after posting two sacks and forcing Philip Rivers into a late-game interception that sealed Oakland's 19-16 victory Sunday.

• Dec 20, 2016

Panthers Knock Redskins Out Of Wild-Card Position

Cam Newton and the Panthers stuck it to Josh Norman and the Redskins, helping the Buccaneers and Packers improve their playoff chances.

• Dec 20, 2016

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