Monday Nightmare For Raiders In 22-14 LossLoading
  • Oakland Raiders owner Marc Davis prepares to sign a shirt for a fan with his father's famous slogan "Just Win Baby," before the game between the Oakland Raiders against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders owner Marc Davis shares a laugh with former Raider Tim Brown before the game between the Oakland Raiders against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Gene Simons, of the band Kiss plays with photographers as he prepares to sing the National Anthem as Shannon Tweed scolds him before the Oakland Raiders game against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes (98) holds on to a fumbled ball against the Oakland Raiders in the first half at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) attempts to go past San Diego Chargers linebacker Donald Butler (56) during their Monday Night game at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) is pushed out of bounds by San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer (23) at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain (55) celebrates a stop against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
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  • Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) runs for a short gain in the first half against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders strong safety Tyvon Branch (33) takes down San Diego Chargers running back Ronnie Brown (30) during the Raiders home opening loss 22-14 at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders defensive end Tommy Kelly (93) looks at the large screen after he was pulled off the field when he was called for two penalties against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders linebacker Miles Burris (56) takes down San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) during the Raiders 22-14 loss at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders linebacker Miles Burris (56) takes down San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) during the Raiders 22-14 loss at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders linebacker Miles Burris (56) celebrates after he took down San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) during the Raiders 22-14 loss at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders defensive back Ron Bartell (21) is unable to keep San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) from making a 23 yard catch for a first down at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012. The Chargers scored in the series.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • San Diego Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist (38) reacts to not being able to come up with an interception in the final seconds of the first half against the Raiders at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) is unable to score in the final seconds of the first half as he is stopped by San Diego Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist (38) at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) looks to run up the field as he is stopped by San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer (23) in the second half of the Raiders 22-14 loss at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen calls a play during his team's game against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) is tackled by the San Diego Chargers defensive back Atari Bigby (26) at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders defensive back Shawntae Spencer (36) tackles San Diego Chargers wide receiver Robert Meachem (12)in the fourth quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) looks up field after catching a pass for a first down against the Oakland Raiders at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders wide receiver Rod Streater (80) goes up for the ball against San Diego Chargers cornerback Antoine Cason (20) in teh second half but was unable to hold the pass at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) makes a pass to teammate tight end Brandon Myers (83) against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders tight end Brandon Myers (83)is tackled by San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) after a first down catch at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders long snapper Jon Condo (59) falls as he is pushed by San Diego Chargers running back Jackie Battle (44) in the first half while chasing down San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) with teammate Oakland Raiders linebacker Travis Goethel (50)against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012. Condo left the game after the injury.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders punter Shane Lechler (9) scrambles for the ball after a botched punt in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com
  • Oakland Raiders tight end Richard Gordon (82) paces the bench as the Raiders lose their home opener 22-14 against the San Diego Chargers at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland on Monday, September 10, 2012.
    Hector Amezcua | hamezcua@sacbee.com

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