McFadden May Be Back, But Jennings Will Start For Oakland On Thanksgiving
Both teams are mostly healthy, but there are some concerns here and there for each squad in a short week of rest and recovery from the previous game.
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Both teams are mostly healthy, but there are some concerns here and there for each squad in a short week of rest and recovery from the previous game.
Just four days after losing a tough game to the Titans, the Raiders meet the Cowboys in Dallas Thursday on KPIX 5.
The offense in Oakland is no great unit, but the Raiders will only go as far as their defense takes them in 2013.
The 6-5 Dallas Cowboys lead the NFC East division, but they do so almost by default. Even with their 4-7 record, the Oakland Raiders can beat the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas.
A last minute Tennessee touchdown dashed the hopes of Raiders fans Sunday, as Oakland lost 23-19 at home. John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew that the Raiders offense had done their job late in the fourth quarter.
While a lot can happen before now and the end of the season, the playoffs are still very much in reach for the 49ers. Those who question San Francisco's post-season chances are hanging their hat on the recent report from numberFire, giving them a 36.3 percent chance of making the playoffs. What is surprising is how anyone can agree with that.
Sometimes, you don't need to be great to make the NFL postseason, and other times, a team just needs to sneak in to win the Super Bowl.
The Kansas City Chiefs' winning streak is on the line Sunday when they meet the Broncos in Denver.
The NFL has hired lawyer Ted Wells to investigate the alleged harassment of Miami Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin by teammate Richie Incognito.
Some local "experts" had gone as far as to predict an 0-16 season for Oakland, so the Raiders aren't so bad after all.
Fans in New York never want to abandon thoughts of the postseason this early into any season. As frustrated as they may be, the hope of a postseason run remains in the minds of the fans of both New York NFL teams.
Down by a touchdown at half time, quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to a 44-31 win over the Vikings Sunday night.
The vocal, aggregate angst from Cowboys fans is quite understandable. While you would be right to direct your anger at some well-heeled Cowboys, Tony Romo isn't one of them. In fact, he is the reason you really matter.
Quarterback Nick Foles, who led the Eagles to victory over the Buccaneers last Sunday, may start against the Cowboys this Sunday as Michael Vick continues to nurse a hamstring injury.
The Denver Broncos defense gave up 506 passing yards to Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, but remained undefeated with a 51-48 victory over Dallas Sunday.
Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor is the scheduled starter against the Chargers Sunday night after sitting out a game following a concussion. But he might be missing injured running back Darren McFadden.
Matt Flynn will start against the Cowboys and will likely play the first quarter. Terrelle Pryor will follow and could play the bulk of the next two quarters before rookies Matt McGloin and Tyler Wilson finish up the preseason opener for Oakland.
The 49ers meet the Denver Broncos on KPIX 5 in their first pre-season game at Candlestick Park Thursday night . John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew it's an exaggeration to call it a Super Bowl preview.
As a rookie, Morris Claiborne experienced plenty of growing pains but showed early signs of future potential. With a new defensive coordinator in Monte Kiffin bringing a new defensive style, Claiborne should become a real star in Dallas.
Phil Mickelson said it was the best closing round of his career -- his five under par 66 that gave him his first British Open title. At age 43 and already considered one of golf's all-time greats, is Mickelson getting better?
The Raiders signed Mike Jenkins to team with the recently added Tracy Porter to add experience to an untested secondary. Oakland also signed free agent safety Usama Young and brought back free agent defensive end Andre Carter and cornerback Joselio Hanson for their second seasons with the team.
Former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Warren Sapp and former San Francisco 49ers offensive linemen Larry Allen were among the class of 2013 inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Oakland Raiders lost their fourth straight Sunday, falling 34-10 to the Bengals in Cincinnati. Oakland's defense has given up 169 points in those last four games.
The Atlanta Falcons edged the Dallas Cowboys 19-13 Sunday to stay undefeated at 8-0. The Falcons are the NFL's only unbeaten team.
The Oakland Raiders play the Chiefs in Kansas City Sunday. The long time rivals are a combined 3-9 this season.
