Thomas Howard News

No one with the Raiders would say it after the team's Week 12 loss, but the decision to start Trevor Scott , a backup defensive end, at weak-side linebacker over Thomas Howard was an indication that the club has soured on Howard.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 1:53 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Brandon Jacobs, going up against Raiders linebacker Thomas Howard in Week 5, says he looks to make big plays against every opponent.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 5:53 pm in Oakland Raiders .

In his first interview since his NFL season ended with a double compound fracture of his right leg against the Oakland Raiders last month, New York Jets running back and former Jackson High star Leon Washington told the Florida Times-Union that he expects to perform at his normal level in time for the 2010 season.

LIKE COAL miners and infantrymen, the Raiders are accustomed to carrying on regardless of conditions.

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, left, breaks free from Oakland Raiders' Nnamdi Asomugha, right, on a 10-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Nov.

The San Diego Chargers were just another team to running back Justin Fargas, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and linebacker Sam Williams when they joined the Raiders in 2003.

Raiders defensive end Richard Seymour said to print those 2009 playoff tickets right now, because his team is headed for the postseason.

ON THE Eagles ' fourth possession of Sunday's ugly 13-9 loss to the Raiders , LeSean McCoy committed the Two Deadly Sins for an Andy Reid -coached running back.

When defensive end Richard Seymour reported to the Raiders after his trade from the New England Patriots, he had about 50 hours to prepare for a Monday night debut with his new team.

Raiders linebacker Thomas Howard celebrates after sacking Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb during the third quarter as the Raiders went on the beat the Philadelphia Eagles 13-9 at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, October 18, 2009.

We should all wish that Antonio Pierce had something to say about the Raiders every week.

An injury suffered by running back Darren McFadden prompted a call from the Raiders for a second go-round. On Sunday, Russell played fullback for the first time in his three-year NFL career and delivered a handful of plays that many credited with playing a key role in the Raiders ' 13-9 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles .

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 4:22 pm in Oakland Raiders .

Praise God! The Oakland Raiders have arrived. Thanks to John Marshall and the entire Oakland Raiders defense for a gutsy performance against the highly acclaimed Philadelphia Eagle offense.

Raiders tight end Zach Miller runs through the endzone after scoring an 86-yard touchdown in the first quarter as the Raiders went on th o beat the Philadelphia Eagles 13-9 at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, October 18, 2009.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 1:52 pm in Oakland Raiders .

The Eagles are flying high at an average of 31.8 points per game, second in the league.

OVERALL , RUSH , PASS RAIDERS DEFENSE - OVERALL , RUSH , PASS GIANTS OFFENSE - OVERALL , RUSH , PASS GIANTS DEFENSE - OVERALL , RUSH PASS STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - A best-and-worst game: Giants have best defense and Raiders have worst offense in league.