Peterson helps Vikings run past Raiders 30-14
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A heavy dose of Adrian Peterson, a big special teams play and Minnesota's usual stout defense moved the Vikings into sole possession of first place in the NFC North. Peterson ran for 203 yards and a touchdown in his record-tying sixth career 200-yard game, Cordarrelle Patterson returned a kick 97 yards for a score and the Vikings beat the Oakland Raiders 30-14 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Disney CEO joins Raiders-Chargers stadium venture
Disney CEO Bob Iger has agreed to lead the effort to build a stadium for the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers in the Los Angeles area should NFL owners approve the teams' move, project organizers said in a statement Wednesday.
Schaaf says city's NFL presentation led to 'a positive discussion'
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said her city's presentation to the National Football League Wednesday about its plan for building a new football stadium that would keep the Raiders football team in Oakland resulted in "a positive discussion."
Raiders player investigated for barking at bomb-sniffing dog
An Oakland Raiders linebacker is being investigated to determine whether he illegally taunted a police dog before a game in Pittsburgh against the Steelers.
Raiders treat war heroes to special tour ahead of Veteran's Day
The Oakland Raiders on Monday hosted dozens of war veterans and their families at the team's headquarters to say thanks.
Late rally not enough as Raiders fall to Steelers 38-35
The Oakland Raiders are no longer pushovers. The evidence came into stunning view on Sunday in Pittsburgh. There was Derek Carr matching Ben Roethlisberger throw for throw. The Raiders were overcoming three turnovers to rally from a 14-point deficit to tie it on the road with 75 seconds remaining.
Schaaf to head to New York to plead Oakland's case as Raiders home
In Oakland, Mayor Libby Schaaf is going long in her effort to keep the Raiders in her city.
Carr throws 4 TD passes to lead Raiders past Jets 34-20
Derek Carr and the high-powered Oakland offense have the Raiders — after a dozen years of losing — back into contention in the AFC for a change. Carr threw for 333 yards and four touchdowns to help Oakland pick apart the New York Jets' vaunted defense in a 34-20 victory Sunday that put the Raiders in the thick of the playoff race.
Passionate Raiders fans jam NFL town hall meeting
Hundreds of boisterous Raiders fans, many dressed in the football team's silver and black colors, asked the team's owner and National Football League officials Thursday night not to move the team away from Oakland.
Carr throws 3 TD passes, Raiders embarrass Chargers 37-29
This wasn't a rivalry game. Not after a torrid start for the Oakland Raiders. Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes, including a nifty 52-yarder to Amari Cooper, and Oakland turned two interceptions of Philip Rivers into 10 points on its way to a 37-29 victory over the Chargers on Sunday in what could be the last showdown between the AFC West foes played in San Diego.
Harris' INT return leads Broncos to 16-10 win over Raiders
Chris Harris Jr. returned a fourth-quarter interception 74 yards for a touchdown and the Denver Broncos overcame a shaky day from Peyton Manning to beat the Oakland Raiders 16-10 on Sunday.
Road woes return for Raiders in 22-20 loss at Chicago
Derek Carr was just OK on Sunday. Amari Cooper was shut out in the second half, and Latavius Murray made two big mistakes.
Carr, Raiders end road skid with 27-20 win over Browns
Derek Carr threw two touchdown passes and safety Charles Woodson made a game-clinching interception with 38 seconds left as the Oakland Raiders snapped an 11-game road losing streak, beating the Cleveland Browns 27-20 on Sunday.
Raiders tight end Rivera embraces new role
For a player who spent the past two seasons as one of the primary targets for Oakland Raiders quarterbacks, tight end Mychal Rivera is surprisingly comfortable being out of the spotlight this year.
Carr looks to build on late comeback win for Raiders
Fresh off the most productive game of his young career as the starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, Derek Carr now wants to do something he hasn't accomplished yet in the NFL. Win on the road.
Pacman Jones fined $35,000 for Cooper hit
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was fined $35,000 by the NFL for his personal foul against Raiders receiver Amari Cooper during their opener on Sunday.
Oakland Raiders reach out to young fans
The Raiders are kicking off the new season with a program designed to give local children unique access to the game.
Bengals spoil Del Rio's debut with 33-13 win over Raiders
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Andy Dalton couldn't have scripted his season opener with Cincinnati much better.
Raiders defense ready for season opener
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Justin Tuck has been around too long to make the same mistake twice.