The 2018 season was the Oakland Raiders ' 49th in the National Football League , their 59th overall, their 24th since their return to Oakland, and their first under head coach Jon Gruden since his rehiring by the organization (fifth overall). The Raiders finished the season with a 4–12 record, failing to improve upon their previous season's record of 6–10, and their worst since 2014 .
With a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13, the Raiders were the first AFC team to be officially eliminated from playoff contention and were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season. With their week 15 loss to the Bengals, the Raiders failed to improve their record from the previous season. The loss also secured their spot at last in the AFC West.[1]
On December 10, the Raiders fired general manager Reggie McKenzie who had been with the Raiders since 2012.[2] [3]
Stadium issues [ ] Although the league approved the Raiders' eventual relocation to Las Vegas on March 27, 2017, the team maintained its lease at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum and used the stadium for at least the 2018 season, after which the lease expired.[4] Las Vegas Stadium is not expected to be completed until 2020. In April 2017, the operators of the Coliseum stated they would be unwilling to sign an extension;[5] [6] [7] Mark Davis has stated he would prefer to stay in Oakland for the 2019 season but is considering other options, including Las Vegas's Sam Boyd Stadium , Cal's California Memorial Stadium ,[6] Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada;[8] San Francisco 49ers 's Levi's Stadium and even the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, a venue thought to have been ruled out in 2014.[6] 1996 Houston Oilers , it could hasten the relocation.[6] [9]
Offseason [ ] Coaching changes [ ] On January 6, 2018, the Raiders hired their former head coach, Jon Gruden, who returned to the Raiders and coaching from ESPN 's Monday Night Football .[10] [11] 2008 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and last coached the Raiders in 2001 .[12] Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Greg Olson had been hired as offensive coordinator, though Gruden would call plays, while former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther was hired as the new defensive coordinator.[13] Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia was hired to serve as special teams coordinator.[14] Brian Callahan , son of their former head coach Bill Callahan , as the new quarterbacks coach.[15]
Khalil Mack holdout and trade to Chicago [ ] On September 1, 2018, the Raiders traded defensive star Khalil Mack along with their 2020 2nd round pick to the Chicago Bears for two first round picks, a 2019 6th round pick and a 2020 3rd round pick. after he had held out of training camp.[16]
Free agent signings [ ]
Pos.
Player
Age
2017 Team
Contract
WR
Jordy Nelson [17] 32
Green Bay Packers
2 years, $15 million
RB
Doug Martin [18] 29
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 year, $1.475 million
TE
Derek Carrier [19] 27
Los Angeles Rams
3 years, $5.55 million[20]
FB
Keith Smith
25
Dallas Cowboys
2 years, $3 million[21]
S
Marcus Gilchrist
29
Houston Texans
1 year, $4 million[22]
LB
Tahir Whitehead [23] 27
Detroit Lions
3 years, $19 million[24]
DT
Justin Ellis
27
Oakland Raiders
3 years, $6 million
TE
Lee Smith [19] 30
Oakland Raiders
3 years, $9 million[25]
LS
Andrew DePaola
30
Chicago Bears
4 years, $4.27 million[26]
QB
Josh Johnson [27] 31
Houston Texans
1 year, $1.005 million[28]
CB
Shareece Wright
30
Buffalo Bills
1 year, $1.005 million[29]
S
Reggie Nelson [30] 34
Oakland Raiders
1 year, $2.5 million[31]
WR
Dwayne Harris [32] 30
New York Giants
1 year, $880,000[33]
DE
Armonty Bryant [34] 27
Detroit Lions
released[35]
CB
Senquez Golson
24
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 year, $555,000[36]
LB
Shilique Calhoun [37] 26
Oakland Raiders
1 year, $555,000[38]
LB/DE
James Cowser [37] 27
Oakland Raiders
1 year, $630,000[39]
S
Erik Harris [37] 28
Oakland Raiders
1 year, $555,000[40]
G/T
Denver Kirkland [37] 24
Oakland Raiders
1 year, $630,000[41]
K
Giorgio Tavecchio [37] 27
Oakland Raiders
1 year, $555,000[42]
CB
Daryl Worley [43] 23
Carolina Panthers (traded to Philadelphia before being released)
1 year, $630,000[44]
LB
Derrick Johnson [45] 35
Kansas City Chiefs
1 year, $3 million[46]
S
Dallin Leavitt[47]
LS
Drew Scott[47]
G
Cameron Hunt[47]
DT
Ahtyba Rubin [48] 31
Atlanta Falcons
DT
Frostee Rucker [48] 34
Arizona Cardinals
FB
Ryan Yurachek
Losses [ ] Trades [ ] Draft [ ] Notes [ ] The Raiders finished with the same overall record and strength of schedule as the San Francisco 49ers at the end of the 2017 season, and their selecting order was determined by way of a coin flip at the NFL Scouting Combine in March 2018; the Raiders lost the coin toss and received the 10th selection. Both teams rotated with the Miami Dolphins , receiving the 9th, 10th and 11th pick in each round. Draft trades [ ] The Raiders traded their fifth-round selection (146th overall) to Seattle in exchange for Seattle's sixth-round selection (192nd overall) and running back Marshawn Lynch .
The Raiders traded a sixth-round selection (210th overall) and wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson to New England in exchange for Kansas City's fifth-round selection (159th overall).
The Raiders traded a sixth-round selection (192nd overall) and fullback Jamize Olawale to Dallas in exchange for Dallas's fifth-round selection (173rd overall).
The Raiders were awarded four sixth-round compensatory picks (210th, 212th, 216th and 217th overall). Undrafted free agent signings [ ] Marcus Baugh, TE, Ohio State
Saeed Blacknal, WR, Penn State
Jason Cabinda, LB, Penn State
Alex Officer, C, Pittsburgh
Eddy Pineiro, K, Florida
Nick Sharga, FB, Temple Source[67]
Staff [ ]
2018 Oakland Raiders final staff
Front Office
Owner – Mark Davis
President – Marc Badain
Executive vice president/general counsel – Dan Ventrelle
Interim general manager/director of college scouting – Shaun Herock
Director of football administration – Tom Delaney
Director of player personnel – Joey Clinkscales
Assistant director of player personnel – Trey Scott
Director of pro personnel – Dane Vandernat
Assistant director of pro personnel – Von Hutchins
Assistant director of college scouting – Brad Kaplan Head Coaches
Head coach – Jon Gruden
Assistant head coach/special teams coordinator – Rich Bisaccia Offensive Coaches
Offensive coordinator – Greg Olson
Quarterbacks – Brian Callahan
Running backs – Jemal Singleton
Wide receivers – Edgar Bennett
Tight ends – Frank Smith
Offensive line – Tom Cable
Assistant offensive line – Lemuel Jeanpierre
Offensive quality control – Nick Holz
Offensive quality control – Tim Berbenich
Defensive Coaches
Defensive coordinator – Paul Guenther
Senior defensive assistant – Jim O'Neil
Defensive line – Mike Trgovac
Assistant defensive line – Marco Coleman
Linebackers – David Lippincott
Defensive backs – Derrick Ansley
Defensive quality control – Travis Smith Special Teams Coaches
Assistant special teams – Byron Storer Strength and Conditioning
Head strength and conditioning – Vacant
Strength and conditioning assistant – D'Anthony Batiste
Strength and conditioning assistant – Deuce Gruden
Strength and conditioning assistant – Kelsey Martinez
Strength and conditioning assistant – Rick Slate
Final roster [ ] Preseason [ ] The Raiders' preseason opponents and schedule were released on April 11.
Regular season [ ] Schedule and results [ ] On January 11, the NFL announced that the Raiders will play host to the Seattle Seahawks in a London Game in London, England. The game site, originally slated for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , was later moved to Wembley Stadium . This will mark the fourth time in five seasons in which the Raiders will play a game outside the United States, as well as their second visit to London (the other being 2014 ).[68]
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text
Game summaries [ ] Week 1: vs. Los Angeles Rams [ ]
Week One: Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Rams
7
3
10
13
33
Raiders
7
6
0
0
13
at Oakland Coliseum , Oakland, California
Date : September 10 Game time : 7:20 p.m. PDTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , ClearGame attendance : 53,857Referee : Ronald Torbert TV announcers (ESPN /KGO) : Joe Tessitore , Jason Witten , Booger McFarland and Lisa SaltersRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
OAK – Mike Nugent 24-yard field goal, 12:33. Raiders 10–7. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 7:22.
LAR – Greg Zuerlein 20-yard field goal, 2:43. Tied 10–10. Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:11.
OAK – Mike Nugent 48-yard field goal, 0:15. Raiders 13–10. Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 2:30. Third quarter
LAR – Greg Zuerlein 28-yard field goal, 9:07. Tied 13–13. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:56.
LAR – Cooper Kupp 8-yard pass from Jared Goff (Greg Zuerlein kick), 0:03. Rams 20–13. Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:42. Fourth quarter
LAR – Greg Zuerlein 55-yard field goal, 9:24. Rams 23–13. Drive: 11 plays, 51 yards, 4:15.
LAR – Greg Zuerlein 20-yard field goal, 3:18. Rams 26–13. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 4:43.
LAR – Marcus Peters 50-yard interception return (Greg Zuerlein kick), 2:11. Rams 33–13. Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
LAR – Brandin Cooks – 5 receptions, 87 yards
OAK – Jared Cook – 9 receptions, 180 yards
Week 2: at Denver Broncos [ ]
Week Two: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Game information
First quarter
OAK – Mike Nugent 26-yard field goal, 9:33. Raiders 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 5:27. Second quarter
OAK – Mike Nugent 46-yard field goal, 11:47. Raiders 6–0. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:54.
OAK – Marshawn Lynch 1-yard run (kick blocked), 0:35. Raiders 12–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:51. Third quarter
DEN – Royce Freeman 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 9:06. Raiders 12–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:54.
OAK – Seth Roberts 20-yard pass from Derek Carr (Mike Nugent kick), 5:25. Raiders 19–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:41.
DEN – Brandon McManus 39-yard field goal, 2:43. Raiders 19–10. Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 2:42. Fourth quarter
DEN – Case Keenum 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 5:58. Raiders 19–17. Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 7:08.
DEN – Brandon McManus 36-yard field goal, 0:06. Broncos 20–19. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 1:52. Top passers
OAK – Derek Carr – 29/32, 288 yards, TD
DEN – Case Keenum – 19/35, 222 yards, INT (1 rushing TD) Top rushers
OAK – Marshawn Lynch – 18 carries, 65 yards, TD
DEN – Philip Lindsay – 14 carries, 107 yards Top receivers
OAK – Amari Cooper – 10 receptions, 116 yards
DEN – Emmanuel Sanders – 4 receptions, 96 yards
Week 3: at Miami Dolphins [ ]
Week Three: Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Raiders
7
3
7
3
20
Dolphins
0
7
7
14
28
at Hard Rock Stadium , Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : September 23Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , partly cloudyGame attendance : 65,667Referee : Shawn Hochuli TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Trent Green, Bruce Arians and Melanie CollinsRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Kenny Stills 34-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Jason Sanders kick), 12:11. Tied 7–7. Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 1:31.
OAK – Mike Nugent 25-yard field goal, 3:34. Raiders 10–7. Drive: 16 plays, 68 yards, 8:37. Third quarter
OAK – Marshawn Lynch 1-yard run (Mike Nugent kick), 2:58. Raiders 17–7. Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 9:44.
MIA – Jakeem Grant 18-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Jason Sanders kick), 0:55. Raiders 17–14. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 2:03. Fourth quarter
MIA – Jakeem Grant 52-yard pass from Albert Wilson (Jason Sanders kick), 7:18. Dolphins 21–17. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:48.
MIA – Albert Wilson 74-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Jason Sanders kick), 2:00. Dolphins 28–17. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:54.
OAK – Mike Nugent 52-yard field goal, 0:20. Dolphins 28–20. Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 1:40. Top passers
OAK – Derek Carr – 27/39, 345 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 17/23, 289 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
OAK – Marshawn Lynch – 19 carries, 64 yards, 1 TD
MIA – Ryan Tannehill – 3 carries, 26 yards Top receivers
OAK – Jordy Nelson – 6 receptions, 173 yards, 1 TD
MIA – Kenny Stills – 3 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD
Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns [ ]
Week Four: Cleveland Browns at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Browns
3
14
11
14
42
Raiders
7
7
7
21
45
at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
Game information
First quarter
OAK – Gareon Conley 36-yard interception return (Matt McCrane kick), 10:01. Raiders 7–0.
CLE – Greg Joseph 25-yard field goal, 2:00. Raiders 7–3. Drive: 15 plays, 68 yards, 8:01. Second quarter
CLE – Nick Chubb 63-yard run (run failed), 12:35. Browns 9–7. Drive: 1 play, 63 yards, 0:11.
CLE – Darren Fells 49-yard pass from Baker Mayfield (Duke Johnson run), 9:00. Browns 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:58.
OAK – Amari Cooper 8-yard pass from Derek Carr (Matt McCrane kick), 4:30. Browns 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:30. Third quarter
CLE – Greg Joseph 28-yard field goal, 9:22. Browns 20–14. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 5:38.
CLE – Jarvis Landry 2-yard pass from Baker Mayfield (Duke Johnson run), 7:26. Browns 28–14. Drive: 2 plays, 31 yards, 0:51.
OAK – Jared Cook 7-yard pass from Derek Carr (Matt McCrane kick), 5:34. Browns 28–21. Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 0:11. Fourth quarter
OAK – Matt McCrane 29-yard field goal, 14:17. Browns 28–24. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:07.
OAK – Jordy Nelson 19-yard pass from Derek Carr (Matt McCrane kick), 12:46. Raiders 31–28. Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:40.
OAK – Matt McCrane 44-yard field goal, 10:46. Raiders 34–28. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:26.
CLE – Carlos Hyde 1-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 8:07. Browns 35–34. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 2:39.
CLE – Nick Chubb 41-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 4:20. Browns 42–34. Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 1:25.
OAK – Jared Cook 7-yard pass from Derek Carr (Derek Carr pass to Jordy Nelson), 0:30. Tied 42–42. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 0:58. Overtime
OAK – Matt McCrane 29-yard field goal, 1:46. Raiders 45–42. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 3:41. Top passers
Top rushers
CLE – Nick Chubb – 3 carries, 105 yards, TD
OAK – Marshawn Lynch – 20 carries, 130 yards Top receivers
CLE – Rashard Higgins – 4 receptions, 61 yards
OAK – Amari Cooper – 8 receptions, 128 yards, TD
Week 5: at Los Angeles Chargers [ ]
Week Five: Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Raiders
0
3
0
7
10
Chargers
3
14
3
6
26
at Stubhub Center , Carson, California
Date : October 7Game time : 1:05 p.m. PDTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , sunnyGame attendance : 25,362Referee : Alex Kemp TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Trent Green, Bruce Arians and Melanie CollinsRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
LAC – Caleb Sturgis 49-yard field goal, 11:08. Chargers 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:52. Second quarter
OAK – Matt McCrane 24-yard field goal, 13:23. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 5:06.
LAC – Austin Ekeler 44-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Caleb Sturgis kick), 4:04. Chargers 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 2:04.
LAC – Melvin Gordon 1-yard run (Caleb Sturgis kick), 1:39. Chargers 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:15. Third quarter
LAC – Caleb Sturgis 30-yard field goal, 6:05. Chargers 20–3. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 6:12. Fourth quarter
LAC – Virgil Green 13-yard pass from Philip Rivers (kick failed), 9:42. Chargers 26–3. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 6:23.
OAK – Jordy Nelson 1-yard pass from Derek Carr (Matt McCrane kick), 5:11. Chargers 26–10. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:31. Top passers
OAK – Derek Carr – 24/33, 268 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
LAC – Philip Rivers – 22/27, 339 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
OAK – Marshawn Lynch – 9 carries, 31 yards
LAC – Melvin Gordon – 19 carries, 58 yards, 1 TD Top receivers
OAK – Jalen Richard – 6 receptions, 53 yards
LAC – Keenan Allen – 8 receptions, 90 yards
Week 6: vs. Seattle Seahawks [ ] NFL London Games
Week Six: Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Seahawks
7
10
3
7
27
Raiders
0
0
0
3
3
at Wembley Stadium , London, England
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SEA – David Moore 19-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:10. Seahawks 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 24 yards, 1:14.
SEA – Sebastian Janikowski 44-yard field goal, 0:00. Seahawks 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 0:39. Third quarter
SEA – Sebastian Janikowski 26-yard field goal, 11:42. Seahawks 20–0. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:56. Fourth quarter
SEA – Tyler Lockett 10-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Sebastian Janikowski kick), 14:55. Seahawks 27–0. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 3:36.
OAK – Matt McCrane 43-yard field goal, 8:25. Seahawks 27–3. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 6:30. Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
SEA – Doug Baldwin – 6 receptions, 91 yards
OAK – Jalen Richard – 7 receptions, 48 yards
Week 8: vs. Indianapolis Colts [ ]
Week Eight: Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Colts
10
3
8
21
42
Raiders
0
14
14
0
28
at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
Game information
First quarter
IND – Mo Alie-Cox 26-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 8:21. Colts 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:39.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 26-yard field goal, 0:00. Colts 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 7:17. Second quarter
OAK – Seth Roberts 31-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 11:56. Colts 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:04.
OAK – Jared Cook 25-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:13. Raiders 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 79 yards, 4:28.
IND – Adam Vinatieri 25-yard field goal, 0:26. Raiders 14–13. Drive: 16 plays, 68 yards, 5:47. Third quarter
OAK – Derek Carr 1-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 9:49. Raiders 21–13. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 5:11.
IND – Eric Ebron 20-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Andrew Luck-Chester Rogers pass), 7:39. Tied 21–21. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:10.
OAK – Brandon LaFell 6-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:01. Raiders 28–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:38. Fourth quarter
IND – Marlon Mack 4-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 10:47. Tied 28–28. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:14.
IND – Jack. Doyle 10-yard pass from Andrew Luck (Adam Vinatieri kick), 5:28. Colts 35–28. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 3:52.
IND – Marlon Mack 1-yard run (Adam Vinatieri kick), 2:55. Colts 42–28. Drive: 5 plays, 27 yards, 2:21. Top passers
IND – Andrew Luck – 22/31, 239 yards, 3 TD
OAK – Derek Carr – 21/28, 244 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
IND – Marlon Mack – 25 carries, 132 yards, 2 TD
OAK – Doug Martin – 13 carries, 72 yards Top receivers
IND – Jack Doyle – 6 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD
OAK – Jared Cook – 4 receptions, 74 yards, 1 TD
This game was the first game for the Raiders without wide receiver Amari Cooper , as the Dallas Cowboys traded their 2019 1st round draft pick in exchange for Cooper the week before the game.
Week 9: at San Francisco 49ers [ ]
Week Nine: Oakland Raiders at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Raiders
3
0
0
0
3
49ers
7
10
14
3
34
at Levi's Stadium , Santa Clara, California
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SF – Kendrick Bourne 4-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Robbie Gould kick), 12:40. 49ers 14–3. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 7:24.
SF – Robbie Gould 39-yard field goal, 0:16. 49ers 17–3. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 1:38. Third quarter
SF – George Kittle 5-yard pass from Nick Mullens (Robbie Gould kick), 12:36. 49ers 24–3. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:24.
SF – Raheem Mostert 52-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 9:17. 49ers 31–3. Drive: 3 plays, 68 yards, 1:16. Fourth quarter
SF – Robbie Gould 25-yard field goal, 3:59. 49ers 34–3. Drive: 8 plays, 22 yards, 5:32. Top passers
Top rushers
OAK – Doug Martin – 11 carries, 49 yards
SF – Raheem Mostert – 7 carries, 86 yards, TD Top receivers
OAK – Jalen Richard – 4 receptions, 45 yards
SF – George Kittle – 4 receptions, 108 yards, TD
Week 10: vs. Los Angeles Chargers [ ]
Week Ten: Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Chargers
0
10
7
3
20
Raiders
3
0
0
3
6
at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
Game information
First quarter
OAK – Daniel Carlson 46-yard field goal, 2:51. Raiders 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 32 yards, 3:34. Second quarter
LAC – Michael Badgley 27-yard field goal, 5:47. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 31 yards, 5:23.
LAC – Keenan Allen 11-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Michael Badgley kick), 0:24. Chargers 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 91 yards, 3:09. Third quarter
LAC – Melvin Gordon 66-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Michael Badgley kick), 12:32. Chargers 17–3. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 2:28. Fourth quarter
OAK – Daniel Carlson 30-yard field goal, 14:49. Chargers 17–6. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:04.
LAC – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 7:12. Chargers 20–6. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 7:37. Top passers
LAC – Philip Rivers – 18/16, 223 yards, 2 TD, INT
OAK – Derek Carr – 24/37, 243 yards Top rushers
LAC – Melvin Gordon – 18 carries, 93 yards
OAK – Doug Martin – 15 carries, 61 yards Top receivers
LAC – Melvn Gordon – 5 receptions, 72 yards
OAK – Jalen Richard – 5 receptions, 52 yards
Week 11: at Arizona Cardinals [ ]
Week Eleven: Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Raiders
7
7
6
3
23
Cardinals
14
0
0
7
21
at State Farm Stadium , Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
OAK – Jared Cook 23-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 12:36. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 1:33.
ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 18-yard pass from Josh Rosen (Matt McCrane kick), 6:14. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 6:22.
ARI – Christian Kirk 59-yard pass from Josh Rosen (Matt McCrane kick), 0:16. Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 3 plays, 64 yards, 1:40. Second quarter
OAK – Brandon LaFell 5-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:20. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:37. Third quarter
OAK – Daniel Carlson 49-yard field goal, 10:26. Raiders 17–14. Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 4:34.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 21-yard field goal, 0:22. Raiders 20–14. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 7:39. Fourth quarter
ARI – Larry Fitzgerald 5-yard pass from Josh Rosen (Matt McCrane kick), 5:02. Cardinals 21–20. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:37.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 35-yard field goal, 0:00. Raiders 23–21. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 1:53. Top passers
OAK – Derek Carr – 19/31, 192 yards, 2 TD
ARI – Josh Rosen – 9/20, 136 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
OAK – Jalen Richard – 11 carries, 61 yards
ARI – David Johnson – 25 carries, 137 yards Top receivers
OAK – Marcell Ateman – 4 receptions, 50 yards
ARI – Christian Kirk – 3 receptions, 77 yards, TD
Week 12: at Baltimore Ravens [ ]
Week Twelve: Oakland Raiders at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Raiders
7
3
7
0
17
Ravens
3
10
7
14
34
at M&T Bank Stadium , Baltimore, Maryland
Date : November 25Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PSTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , partly cloudyGame attendance : 70,035Referee : Clay Martin TV announcers (CBS) : Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Amanda BalionisRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
OAK – Doug Martin 1-yard rush (Daniel Carlson kick), 8:45. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 6:15.
BAL – Justin Tucker 47-yard field goal, 4:28. Raiders 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 4:17. Second quarter
BAL – Cyrus Jones 70-yard punt return (Justin Tucker kick), 12:45. Ravens 10–7.
BAL – Justin Tucker 28-yard field goal, 7:11. Ravens 13–7. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 3:05.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 42-yard field goal, 2:34. Ravens 13–10. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 2:57. Third quarter
BAL – Lamar Jackson 5-yard rush (Justin Tucker kick), 8:10. Ravens 20–10. Drive: 13 plays, 57 yards, 6:50.
OAK – Jared Cook 16-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 5:09. Ravens 20–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:01. Fourth quarter
BAL – Michael Crabtree 8-yard pass from Lamar Jackson (Justin Tucker kick), 11:16. Ravens 27–17. Drive: 17 plays, 71 yards, 8:53.
BAL – Terrell Suggs 43-yard fumble return (Justin Tucker kick), 5:55. Ravens 34–17. Top passers
Top rushers
OAK – Doug Martin – 11 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD
BAL – Gus Edwards – 23 carries, 118 yards Top receivers
OAK – Seth Roberts – 2 receptions, 54 yards
BAL – Mark Andrews – 1 reception, 74 yards
Week 13: vs. Kansas City Chiefs [ ]
Week Thirteen: Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1
2
3
4
Total
Chiefs
10
9
14
7
40
Raiders
0
7
9
17
33
at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
Game information
First quarter
KC – Travis Kelce 3-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 12:11. Chiefs 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 65 yards, 0:52.
KC – Harrison Butker 29-yard field goal, 7:42. Chiefs 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:31. Second quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 50-yard field goal, 7:02. Chiefs 13–0. Drive: 12 plays, 38 yards, 6:00.
OAK – Doug Martin 1-yard rush (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:04. Chiefs 13–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:58.
KC – Travis Kelce 6-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (kick blocked), 0:07. Chiefs 19–7. Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 0:57. Third quarter
OAK – Daniel Carlson 50-yard field goal, 11:06. Chiefs 19–10. Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:54.
KC – Spencer Ware 1-yard rush (Harrison Butker kick), 5:48. Chiefs 26–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:18.
OAK – Jared Cook 24-yard pass from Derek Carr (run failed), 3:28. Chiefs 26–16. Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 2:20.
KC – Demetrius Harris 13-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 0:04. Chiefs 33–16. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:09. Fourth quarter
OAK – Lee Smith 1-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:41. Chiefs 33–23. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:23.
OAK – Marcell Ateman 9-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 6:46. Chiefs 33–30. Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 2:32.
KC – Chris Conley 2-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 1:54. Chiefs 40–30. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:52.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 44-yard field goal, 0:30. Chiefs 40–33. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 1:24. Top passers
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 23/38, 295 yards, 4 TD
OAK – Derek Carr – 29/38, 285 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 9 carries, 52 yards
OAK – Jalen Richard – 6 carries, 95 yards Top receivers
KC – Travis Kelce – 12 receptions, 168 yards, 2 TD
OAK – Jared Cook – 7 receptions, 100 yards, TD
Week 14: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers [ ]
Week Fourteen: Pittsburgh Steelers at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Steelers
0
14
0
7
21
Raiders
7
3
0
14
24
at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California
Date : December 9Game time : 1:25 p.m. PSTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , partly cloudyGame attendance : 53,960Referee : Ronald TorbertTV announcers (Fox) : Thom Brennaman , Chris Spielman and Shannon SpakeRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
OAK – Doug Martin 1-yard rush (Daniel Carlson kick), 10:44. Raiders 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:16. Second quarter
PIT – Stevan Ridley 2-yard rush (Chris Boswell kick), 12:18. Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 6:30.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 44-yard field goal, 8:04. Raiders 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 4:14.
PIT – JuJu Smith-Schuster 1-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell kick), 0:10. Steelers 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 2:47. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
OAK – Lee Smith 3-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 5:20. Raiders 17–14. Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 7:50.
PIT – JuJu Smith-Schuster 1-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Chris Boswell kick), 2:55. Steelers 21–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:25.
OAK – Derek Carrier 6-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:21. Raiders 24–21. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:34. Top passers
PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 25/29, 282 yards, 2 TD
OAK – Derek Carr – 25/34, 322 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
PIT – Jaylen Samuels – 11 carries, 28 yards
OAK – Doug Martin – 16 carries, 32 yards, TD Top receivers
PIT – JuJu Smith-Schuster – 8 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TD
OAK – Jared Cook – 7 receptions, 116 yards
Week 15: at Cincinnati Bengals [ ]
Week Fifteen: Oakland Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Raiders
0
7
6
3
16
Bengals
7
13
0
10
30
at Paul Brown Stadium , Cincinnati, Ohio
Date : December 16Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PSTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , overcastGame attendance : 44,568Referee : Alex KempTV announcers (CBS) : Andrew Catalon and James LoftonRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
CIN – Tyler Boyd 7-yard pass from Jeff Driskel (Randy Bullock kick), 3:00. Bengals 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:42. Second quarter
CIN – Joe Mixon 1-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 10:17. Bengals 14–0. Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 4:53.
CIN – Randy Bullock 34-yard field goal, 6:41. Bengals 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 2:48.
OAK – Lee Smith 1-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 3:48. Bengals 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.
CIN – Randy Bullock 38-yard field goal. Bengals 20–7. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 2:09. Third quarter
OAK – Daniel Carlson 50-yard field goal, 6:27. Bengals 20–10. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:46.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 27-yard field goal, 2:38. Bengals 20–13. Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 2:44. Fourth quarter
CIN – Randy Bullock 23-yard field goal, 10:45. Bengals 23–13. Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 6:53.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 40-yard field goal, 5:05. Bengals 23–16. Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 2:00.
CIN – Joe Mixon 15-yard run (Randy Bullock kick), 4:04. Bengals 30–16. Drive: 2 plays, 21 yards, 1:01. Top passers
Top rushers
OAK – Doug Martin – 9 carries, 39 yards
CIN – Joe Mixon – 27 carries, 129 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
OAK – Jordy Nelson – 6 receptions, 88 yards
CIN – Tyler Boyd – 4 receptions, 38 yards, 1 TD
Week 16: vs. Denver Broncos [ ]
Week Sixteen: Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Broncos
0
0
7
7
14
Raiders
7
10
0
10
27
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
Date : December 24 Game time : 5:15 p.m. PSTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , rainGame attendance : 53,850Referee : Carl CheffersTV announcers (ESPN/KGO) : Joe Tessitore , Jason Witten , Booger McFarland and Lisa SaltersRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
OAK – Doug Martin 24-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:56. Raiders 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 5:35.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 43-yard field goal, 0:19. Raiders 17–0. Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:02. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
OAK – Jalen Richard 3-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 12:16. Raiders 24–7. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 7:20.
DEN – Courtland Sutton 19-yard pass from Case Keenum (Brandon McManus kick), 7:31. Raiders 24–14. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 4:45.
OAK – Daniel Carlson 45-yard field goal, 4:38. Raiders 27–14. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:58. Top passers
DEN – Case Keenum – 23/37, 202 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
OAK – Derek Carr – 19/26, 167 yards Top rushers
DEN – Phillip Lindsay – 10 rushes, 46 yards
OAK – Doug Martin – 21 rushes, 107 yards, TD Top receivers
DEN – Courtland Sutton – 6 receptions, 65 yards, TD
OAK – Jordy Nelson – 7 receptions, 75 yards
Week 17: at Kansas City Chiefs [ ]
Week Seventeen: Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
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2
3
4
Total
Raiders
0
3
0
0
3
Chiefs
14
7
7
7
35
at Arrowhead Stadium , Kansas City, Missouri
Date : December 30Game time : 3:25 p.m. CST/1:25 p.m. PSTGame weather : Template:Convert/F , sunnyGame attendance : 77,550Referee : Shawn HochuliTV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Trent Green, Bruce Arians and Melanie CollinsRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 67-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 12:41. Chiefs 7–0 . Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:19 .
KC – Daniel Sorensen 54-yard Interception Return (Harrison Bukter kick), 5:44. Chiefs 14–0 . Second quarter
KC – Damien Williams 4-yard rush (Harrison Butker kick), 9:31. Chiefs 21–0 . Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:40 .
Oak – Daniel Carlson 50-yard field goal, 1:09. Chiefs 21-3 . Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 4:39 . Third quarter
KC – Demarcus Robinson 89-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 8:51. Chiefs 28–3 . Drive: 5 plays, 99 yards, 1:34 . Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 15-yard rush (Harrison Butker kick), 13:25. Chiefs 35–3 . Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 5:36 . Top passers
Top rushers
OAK – Doug Martin 21 carries, 100 yards
KC – Damien Williams 11 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD Top receivers
Standings [ ] Division [ ] Template:2018 AFC West standings
Conference [ ] Template:2018 AFC standings
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