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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) smiles after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34-7 in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Brees broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, and the all-time single game completion percentage as well. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL, Raiders both botched finale at Oakland Alameda Coliseum

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 17, 2019 02:39 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans grab AFC South lead with 24-21 victory over Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 09:40 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is met by Gorilla Nilla in "The Black Hole" at the end of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders close out Oakland tenure with late-game collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Texans beat Titans 24-21 to grab first place in AFC South

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:54 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans grabbed control of the AFC South by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-21...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans takes AFC South lead with showdown win at Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:29 PM EST

An Oakland Raiders fans holds up a towel and cheers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Jaguars spoil final Oakland game with 20-16 win over Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2019 07:24 PM EST

A sign reads "The End" on top of the Raider Nation Bus before the start of an NFL football between the Oakland Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. The game is the final scheduled Raiders game in Oakland. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 02:24 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders offense looks to get out of recent rut

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Raiders come out flat vs Jets before showdown at Kansas City

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2019 05:36 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon jumps over Green Bay Packers defensive back Chandon Sullivan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rivers prepares for final scheduled start in Oakland

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2019 02:50 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and center Frank Ragnow (77) celebrate after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Raiders happy to return home from game against Lions

By Josh Dubow Oct. 31, 2019 08:26 PM EDT

Lions-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 01:24 PM EDT
DETROIT (3-3-1) at OAKLAND (3-4) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Pick 'em RECORD VS....

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Blake Jarwin (89), Randall Cobb (18) celebrate a touchdown scored by Prescott on a running play as Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins (27) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon C. Williams Oct. 30, 2019 01:15 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) is hit by Houston Texans defensive back Keion Crossen (35) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Raiders excited to return home after 48-day stretch

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back DeAndre Washington (33) is hit by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Texans look to move on after injury to J.J. Watt

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 28, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) is hit by Oakland Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Raiders squander 4th-quarter lead in 27-24 loss to Texans

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 27, 2019 10:38 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles as Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) close in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson's 3 TD passes lead Texans over Raiders 27-24

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 27, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Drew Brees sharp in return as Saints pound Cardinals 31-9

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon C. Williams Oct. 23, 2019 10:48 PM EDT
Week 8 brings us to the midpoint of the fantasy football regular season in most leagues. It is at this point where truth separates itself from dreams. The picks that...