SB Nation Bay Area - Raiders Vs. Dolphins: Miami Blows Out Oaklandhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48817/bayrea-fave.png2011-12-06T04:05:54-08:00http://bayarea.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23586802011-12-06T04:05:54-08:002011-12-06T04:05:54-08:00NFL Playoff Picture: Chargers Victory Puts Them Two Games Behind Raiders, Broncos In AFC West
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> finally got off their mortifying losing streak when they beat up the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> 38-14 on Monday Night Football. <span>Philip Rivers</span> torched a Jaguars pass defense missing much of their secondary, and San Diego moved to within two games of the AFC West lead.</p>
<p>Despite being 5-7, the Chargers are not quite yet dead for that division title, with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> both only 7-5. However, the West seems very much up for grabs with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a> also holding the same record as San Diego. Oakland will have to monitor the teams behind them, but their main competition for the division title remains Denver. You can never count out San Diego though, even if they have brutal games forthcoming against Baltimore and Detroit before they square off with Oakland in Week 17.</p>
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https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/6/2614948/chargers-raiders-broncos-afc-west-playoff-pictureAvinash Kunnath2011-12-05T05:30:28-08:002011-12-05T05:30:28-08:00Carson Palmer Week 13 Fantasy Update
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<p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a> had one of their worst games of the 2011 season on Sunday when they were handed a 34-14 loss against the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a>. In actuality, the score only got that close at the end, as Oakland was completely shut out until the second half of the fourth quarter.</p>
<p>Quarterback <span>Carson Palmer</span> was the lone offensive force for the Raiders, outshining his opposite number in Miami's Matt Moore as the leading passer of the game.</p>
<p>Palmer finished the game going 20-for-41 with 273 passing yards, an interception and Oakland's only two touchdowns of the game. The fourth quarter touchdown passes were a 40-yarder to <span>T.J. Houshmandzadeh</span> and a short pass to <span>Darrius Heyward-Bey</span>.</p>
<p>Although Palmer was one of the bright lights for Oakland, nothing about the game was particularly glimmering. Palmer's 20-for-41 record in the game should be noted, as the Raiders only converted two third downs all day. Heading into Green Bay next week, that type of performance will hardly wash against a <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a> team that can smell blood.</p>
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https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/5/2612008/carson-palmer-fantasy-stats-update-oakland-raidersBill Hanstock2011-12-05T05:02:48-08:002011-12-05T05:02:48-08:00Broncos Vs. Vikings: Denver Climbs Into First Place Tie With Oakland Raiders
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> went into Miami hoping to maintain their one-game lead over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>, or maybe even extend it to two games. Unfortunately that was not the case. The Raiders took one on the chin as they lost 34-14. The game wasn't even that close as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">49ers</a> added both touchdowns in the fourth quarter after already trailing 34-0. Up in the great white north, the Denver Broncos continue their insane recent run as they won another fourth quarter comeback with a 35-32 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a>.</p>
<p>The Broncos got a solid effort from <span>Tim Tebow</span> who completed 10 of 15 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns while only rushing for 13 yards. <span>Willis McGahee</span> put together a strong performance with 111 rushing yards and a touchdown. The defense struggled mightily, but they held on just long enough to get <span>Matt Prater</span> a chance to kick a pair of field goals in the final 1:33 to get the win.</p>
<p>The Broncos now sit tied for first with the Raiders at 7-5 in the AFC West. Since the Raiders and Broncos split their season series, the first tiebreaker is divisional record. Right now the Broncos are 3-2 and the Raiders are 2-2. However, the Raiders could be in danger of dropping a game back in week 14. The Raiders travel to Green Bay to face the undefeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> while the Broncos host the struggling <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a>. The Bears still have a strong defense and great special teams, but their QB situation is abysmal with <span>Caleb Hanie</span>, and now they might be without <span>Matt Forte</span> due to an MCL sprain.</p>
<p>The Raiders will head into Green Bay hoping for a minor miracle, but will more realistically hope Denver trips up against the Bear.</p>
https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/5/2612089/broncos-vs-vikings-recap-oakland-raiders-afc-westDavid Fucillo2011-12-04T13:10:55-08:002011-12-04T13:10:55-08:00Raiders vs. Dolphins, NFL Scores: Miami Blows Oakland Out Of South Beach With 34-14 Victory
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<p>It was a day to forget for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> down in South Beach as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> came out firing on offense and stingy on defense, dominating the Silver and Black all afternoon, and eventually blowing them out by the score of 34-14 at Sun Life Stadium. </p>
<p>Miami got on the board on their opening drive with a 48 yard field goal from <span>Dan Carpenter</span>, then tightened the screws on the Silver and Black as Miami's defense held the Raiders to two straight punts on their first two drives. The Dolphins would then put another good looking drive together, leading to another 33 yarder from Carpenter to take a 6-0 lead. </p>
<p>Matt Moore would continue on with a seven play, 63 yard drive that ended with an eventual 12 yard touchdown pass to <span>Davone Bess</span> to make it 13-0 Dolphins heading into the locker room for halftime. That's what it really started to get ugly. </p>
<p>Miami's <span>Clyde Gates</span> took the second half kickoff 77 yards down to the Oakland 25, setting up <span>Reggie Bush</span> with two rushes and an eventual one yard touchdown scamper for the score. The Dolphins would get the ball back a few minutes later, and drive for seven and a half minutes on 13 plays, leading to a 6 yard Matt Moore touchdown run to make it 27-0. </p>
<p>As for the Raiders offense, it was an uphill battle all day as <span>Carson Palmer</span> finshed with 20/41 for 273 yards including a pick six to <span>Kevin Burnett</span> for a 34 yard touchdown return with about five minutes left in the third to make it 34-0. He would eventually hit T.J. Houshmandzadeh for a 40 yard TD pass to make it 34-7 with about eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, ensuring the Silver and Black would not be shut out for the second time this year, and follow it up with another three yard TD pass to <span>Darrius Heyward-Bey</span>, his second tug of the season. But it was too little, too late.</p>
<p>The frustration was obvious for the Raiders as <a href="http://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/4/2610574/raiders-vs-dolphins-richard-seymour-ejected/in/2358680" target="_blank">Richard Seymour would be ejected</a> for throwing a punch, committed 10 penalties as a team, and had possession of the football for only 21 minutes compared to the 37 of Miami. </p>
<p>As for the Dolphins Reggie Bush had himself quite the afternoon, rushing 22 times for 100 yards while Matt Moore finished 13/25 for 162 yards including the aforementioned rushing and passing touchdowns. After starting 0-7, the Dolphins have now won four of their last five, while the Raiders earn their first loss in their last four games.</p>
<p><b><i>For more on the Raiders, head over to <a href="http://www.silverandblackpride.com" target="_blank">Silver and Black Pride</a>. </i></b></p>
https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/4/2610631/raiders-vs-dolphins-nfl-scores-reggie-bush-matt-moore-carson-palmer-blowoutErnie Pomin2011-12-04T12:31:24-08:002011-12-04T12:31:24-08:00Raiders vs. Dolphins Score Update: Dolphins Break Open 34-0 Lead Heading Into Fourth Quarter
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> came into the third quarter already with a 13 point defecit, in need of getting a quick score to get back into the game. Instead, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> added another touchdown just minutes into the quarter, helping extend the Dolphins lead 34-0 at Sun Life Stadium. </p>
<p>Miami's <span>Clyde Gates</span> took the second half kickoff 77 yards down to the Oakland 25, setting up two <span>Reggie Bush</span> rushes and an eventual one yard touchdown scamper by the bruising back. The Dolphins would get the ball back a few minutes later, and drive for seven and a half minutes on 13 plays, leading to a 6 yard Matt Moore touchdown run to make it 27-0. Reggie Bush has 19 carries for 99 yards. </p>
<p>As for the Raiders offense, well, let's just say it's been a bit of a struggle, as <span>Carson Palmer</span> has been erratic all day, finally throwing a pick six to <span>Kevin Burnett</span> for a 34 yard touchdown return with about five minutes left in the third to make it 34-0. Palmer is 11/28 for 120, along with the touchdown for the wrong team. Louis Murphy is the team's leading rusher with 16 yards, though <span>Michael Bush</span> has seven rushes for 10 yards. </p>
<p><b><i>For more on the Raiders, head over to <a href="http://www.silverandblackpride.com" target="_blank">Silver and Black Pride</a>. </i></b></p>
https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/4/2610524/raiders-vs-dolphins-score-update-third-quarter-reggie-bushErnie Pomin2011-12-04T12:16:00-08:002011-12-04T12:16:00-08:00Raiders vs. Dolphins: Richard Seymour Ejected [ANIMATED]
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<p>With about six minutes left to go in the third quarter between the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins, Oakland defensive lineman Richard Seymour was ejected for throwing a punch at Miami’s Richie Incognito.</p>
<p>Seymour landed a blow to the helmet of Incognito that was obvious to the referees, which immediately flagged him for a personal foul and tossed him from the game. Seymour went to the sideline at first, but had to leave the field of play altogether poer <span class="caps">NFL</span> rules for ejected players.</p>
<p>Although the punch thrown be Seymour wasn’t exactly a ‘haymaker’ it was still enough to merit the penalty flag and the ejection from the game.</p>
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<p>This isn’t the first time he’s done this, as he we ejected from a game back when he was with the New England Patriots <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/21/richard-seymour-punch-video-ben-roethlisberger_n_786548.html" target="new">for punching Ben Roethlisberger in the face.</a></p>
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https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/4/2610574/raiders-vs-dolphins-richard-seymour-ejectedErnie Pomin2011-12-04T11:32:53-08:002011-12-04T11:32:53-08:00Raiders vs. Dolphins Score Update: Matt Moore, Reggie Bush Lead Miami to 13-0 Halftime Lead
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> can not seem to sync up on the offensive side of the ball at Sun Life Stadium in South Beach Sunday as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> have jumped out to a 13-0 lead heading into the locker room at halftime. </p>
<p>Matt Moore has been solid thus far for Miami, leading a seven play, 63 yard drive that ended with an eventual 12 yard touchdown pass to <span>Davone Bess</span> to make it 13-0 Dolphins. <span>Reggie Bush</span> has been having his way thus far with the Raiders defense, carrying the ball 9 times for 73 yards already, while <span>Anthony Fasano</span> leads with three catches for 58 yards.</p>
<p><span>Carson Palmer</span> finished the first half 8/17 for 101 yards, with <span>Chaz Schilens</span> leading the way with 3 catches for 51 yards. The Raiders had the ball for only 11:04 minutes compared to the 18:56 of the Dolphins, running only 26 plays compared to Miami's 37.</p>
<p>Hopefully Oakland can invigorate themselves in the locker room and come out firing in the second half.</p>
<p><b><i>For more discussion and analysis of the Raiders, mosey on over to <a href="http://www.silverandblackpride.com" target="_blank">Silver and Black Pride</a> to get in on the action. </i></b></p>
https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/4/2610361/raiders-vs-dolphins-score-update-matt-moore-reggie-bush-halftime-scoreErnie Pomin2011-12-04T10:44:42-08:002011-12-04T10:44:42-08:00Raiders vs. Dolphins Score Update: Miami Leads 6-0 After First Quarter
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders">Oakland Raiders</a> have gotten off to a slow start out at Sun Life Stadium in South Beach and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> have opened up an early --- lead heading into the second quarter. </p>
<p>The 'Phins got on the board on their opening drive with a 48 yard field goal from <span>Dan Carpenter</span>, then tightened the screws on the Silver and Black as Miami's defense held the Raiders to two straight punts on their first two drives. The Dolphins would then put another good looking drive together, leading to another 33 yarder from Carpenter. </p>
<p><span>Reggie Bush</span> leads the way for Miami thus far, rushing for 53 yards on five carries already, while Matt Moore is 5/11 for 39 yards.</p>
<p>As for the Raiders, <span>Carson Palmer</span> finished the quarter 5/8 for 39 yards, while <span>Darrius Heyward-Bey</span> has two catches for 20 yards.</p>
<p><b><i>For more on the Raiders, head over to <a href="http://www.silverandblackpride.com" target="_blank">Silver and Black Pride</a> to get in on the discussion and get your voice heard!</i></b></p>
https://bayarea.sbnation.com/oakland-raiders/2011/12/4/2610287/raiders-vs-dolphins-score-update-miami-leads-6-0-after-first-quarterErnie Pomin