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Oakland Raiders safety Matt Giordano (27) runs from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins (84) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)Andy King | AP -
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) runs from Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson, left, during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)Andy King | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens celebrates with teammate Darrius Heyward-Bey, left, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)Jim Mone | AP -
Oakland Raiders cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)Jim Mone | AP -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) scores on a one-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)Jim Mone | AP -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)Andy King | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore, right, breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings safety Eric Frampton during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)Jim Mone | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey is carted off the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)Jim Mone | AP -
Oakland Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt (26) intercepts a pass in the end zone in front of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Devin Aromashodu during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)Andy King | AP -
Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry (51) recovers a fumble in front of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Raiders won 27-21. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)Jim Mone | AP -
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder, left, is tackled by Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston, right, during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Raiders won 27-21. (AP Photo/Andy King)Andy King | AP -
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) runs past Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, right, during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)Andy King | AP -
Oct. 9, 2011 - Houston, Texas, U.S. - Rock Cartwright (25) of the Oakland Raiders and teammates wear their tribute to the late owner of the team Al Davis before their game.George Bridges | ZUMA24.com -
Jason Campbell (8) of the Oakland Raiders is wrapped up by Brian Cushing (56) of the Houston Texans in the second half of the Raiders' 25-20 victory on Sunday, October 10, 2011, in Houston, Texas.George Bridges | MCT -
Joel Dreessen (85) of the Houston Texans is tackled by DeMarcus Van Dyke (23) of the Oakland Raiders in the first half of their game on Sunday, October 10, 2011, in Houston, Texas.George Bridges | MCT -
Jacoby Ford (12) of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Troy Nolan (33) and Bryan Braman (50) of the Houston Texans in the first half of their game on Sunday, October 10, 2011, in Houston, Texas.George Bridges | MCT -
Darren McFadden (20) of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Brian Cushing (56) of the Houston Texans in the first half of their game on Sunday, October 10, 2011, in Houston, Texas.George Bridges | MCT -
Oakland Raiders fan Kendra Woods displays a quote from late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. Davis passed away over the weekend.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson looks up during a tribute to late Raiders owner Al Davis before the NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston. Davis passed away over the weekend.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) tries to push away from Houston Texans defensive back Brice McCain in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) is grabbed by Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Dave Einsel | AP -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) is sandwiched in between Houston Texans' Antonio Smith (94) and Brooks Reed (58) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Dave Einsel | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) races away from Houston Texans cornerback Jason Allen (30) on his way to score a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens runs across the goal line for a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Dave Einsel | AP -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) embraces head coach Hue Jackson after the Raiders defeated the Houston Texans 25-20 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Brett Coomer | AP -
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson kneels on the field after a 25-20 victory over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Brett Coomer | AP -
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (90) celebrates their 25-20 victory over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson, center, quarterback Jason Campbell (8), and wide receiver Derek Hagan (80) pause during a moment of silence for deceased Raiders owner Al Davis before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter, top, is rolled over by Oakland Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt (26) while scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) races away from Houston Texans cornerback Jason Allen (30) on his way to score a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Houston.Gerald Herbert | AP -
Nhat V. Meyer San Jose Mercury News Patriots running back Stevan Ridley, left, breaks a tackle against Tyvon Branch of the Raiders, who struggled against the run.NHAT V. MEYER | San Jose Mercury News -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell ends up head over heels after being sacked by the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, October 2, 2011. The Patriots defeated the Raiders, 31-19.D. Ross Cameron | MCT -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) throws against the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, October 2, 2011. The Patriots defeated the Raiders, 31-19.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) celebrates his touchdown against Oakland Raiders Chekwa Chimdi (35) in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, October 2, 2011. The Patriots defeated the Raiders, 31-19.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Oakland Raiders defender Joe Porter (28) in the first quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, October 2, 2011.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell, right, is brought down with the ball by New England Patriots defensive lineman Gerald Warren, left, during the first quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP -
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 1-yard run as New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, bottom, and Raiders tight end Brandon Myers, left, look on during the second quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP -
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker runs with the ball as Oakland Raiders defensive end Trevor Scott (91) and defensive back Chimdi Chekwa, right, look on during the second quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. At far left is Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt.Ben Margot | AP -
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski misses a pass from quarterback Tom Brady as Oakland Raiders defensive back Matt Giordano, bottom, defends during the second quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP -
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown on a 33-yard run during the third quarter of their NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland. In the background are Raiders safety Tyvon Branch, left, and cornerback Stanford Routt, right.Marcio Jose Sanchez | AP -
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, gets hit by Oakland Raiders defensive end Jarvis Moss, left, during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.Ben Margot | AP -
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker, right, is brought down with the ball near the goal line by Oakland Raiders defensive back Jerome Boyd, left, during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011.Ben Margot | AP -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell watches the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. New England won 31-19.Ben Margot | AP -
New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, center, is brought down with the ball after intercepting a pass from Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. At left is Raiders' Khalif Barnes, at right is Jared Veldheer (68) and Darren McFadden, bottom right. Wilfork carried the ball for 19 yards on the play.Marcio Jose Sanchez | AP -
Raiders vs. New York Jets, Sept. 25, 2011
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson celebrates after defeating the New York Jets 34-24 in an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.Paul Sakuma | AP -
Oakland Raiders defenders Quentin Groves (52) and Jerome Boyd (30) break up a pass in the end zone for the New York Jets' Matthew Mulligan (82) in the second quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Raiders defeated the Jets, 34-24.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) runs for a 70-yard touchdown against the New York Jets in the second quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Raiders defeated the Jets, 34-24.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
The Oakland Raiders' Darren McFadden (20) celebrates with fans following his 70-yard touchdown against the New York Jets in the second quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Raiders defeated the Jets, 34-24.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
The Oakland Raiders' Denarius Moore (17) scores the go-ahead touchdown against the New York Jets in the third quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Raiders defeated the Jets, 34-24.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) carries the ball on a 70-yard touchdown run against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.Paul Sakuma | AP -
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) jumps into the stands following his touchdown on a 23-yard run against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011.Paul Sakuma | AP -
Raiders running back Darren McFadden jumps into the stands after a two-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the visiting New York Jets. McFadden also scored on a 70-yard burst and finished with 171 rushing yards.PAUL SAKUMA | Associated Press -
Nhat V. Meyer San Jose Mercury News The Raiders' Rolando McClain, top, takes down the Jets' Dustin Keller on a second-quarter reception. Oakland trailed 17-7 in the second quarter before taking control with 24 unanswered points. -
The New York Jets' Patrick Turner (88) can't come down with a pass against Oakland Raiders defender Joe Porter (28) in the second quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Raiders defeated the Jets, 34-24.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) dodges New York Jets defenders David Harris (52) and Jets Eric Smith (33) on his way to scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Raiders defeated the Jets, 34-24.Nhat V. Meyer | MCT -
Oakland Raiders' Nick Miller (89) returns a punt under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Chris White (51) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.David Duprey | AP -
Oakland Raiders' Michael Bush (29) comes up short of the end zone under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Leodis McKelvin (21) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Gary Wiepert | AP -
Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Gary Wiepert | AP -
Buffalo Bills' Fred Jackson (22) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Oakland Raiders' Tyvon Branch (33) and Chris Johnson (37) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Derek Gee | AP -
Buffalo Bills' Stevie Johnson, center, jumps into the stands to celebrate his touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Derek Gee | AP -
Buffalo Bills' Brad Smith (16) runs under pressure from Oakland Raiders' Quentin Groves (52) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Gary Wiepert | AP -
Oakland Raiders' Darren McFadden, top, scores a touchdown under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Jairus Bird during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Derek Gee | AP -
Buffalo Bills' Da'Norris Searcy (25) intercepts the ball in the end zone over Oakland Raiders' Chaz Schilens (81) on the final play of the game to defeat the Oakland Raiders during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Derek Gee | AP -
Oakland Raiders' Denarius Moore, left, catches a pass for a touchdown over Buffalo Bills' George Wilson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.Derek Gee | AP -
Buffalo Bills' Fred Jackson (22) scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. The Bills won 38-35.David Duprey | AP -
Oakland Raiders running back Marcel Reece (45) celebrates with wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver.Jack Dempsey | AP -
Oakland Raiders running back Marcel Reece (45) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver.Jack Dempsey | AP -
The Raiders' Matt Giordano (27) and Chris Johnson (37) reach for a fumble by Denver's Brandon Lloyd, who recovered.JOE MAHONEY | Associated Press -
Joe Mahoney Associated Press Hue Jackson makes a point with an official during the second quarter of his debut as the Raiders' coach Monday night. -
Jack Dempsey Associated Press The Raiders' Sebastian Janikowski exults with holder Shane Lechler after tying an NFL record by making a 63-yard field goal to end the first half. New Orleans' Tom Dempsey set the record in 1970, and Denver's Jason Elam equaled it in 1998. -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive back Rahim Moore (26) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver.Joe Mahoney | AP -
Oakland Raiders defensive back Michael Huff (24) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver.Joe Mahoney | AP -
Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Fells (86) is hit by Oakland Raiders defensive back Michael Huff (24) after catching a pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver.Jack Dempsey | AP -
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell (8) throws a pass to Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver.Jack Dempsey | AP
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