Being a Raider fan can be tiring at times. One minute you think everything is going along well and the next minute you're getting blown out. The Eels are no different. They look like the '85 Bears at times, other times they look like a pee-wee football team.
But this past weekend, the Raiders proved that they are still a force to be reckoned with. They did this by playing a better team than themselves and getting completely manhandled.
The Raiders got blown out 34-10 by the Eels last Sunday in a game that was never really close. The Eels scored on their first three possessions to take a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. The Raiders finally got on the board in the second quarter with a field goal but the Eels would score again just before the half to take a 28-3 lead.
The second half was more of the same as the Eels scored a field goal in the third quarter and the Raiders scored a touchdown in the fourth.
The loss drops the Raiders to 2-4 on the season while the Eels improve to 4-2. The Raiders will look to get back on track this Sunday when they face another tough opponent in the 5-1 Dolphins.
Looking ahead, the Raiders and Eels will both face their toughest tests of the season over the next few weeks. The Raiders travel to face the 7-0 Chargers while the Eels travel to face the 6-1 Lions. Both games will be played on September 11th and will have major implications for the AFC playoff race.
The Raiders and Eels are two of the most storied franchises in the NFL. They have both won multiple championships and have both produced some of the greatest players in the game. The two teams have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to the early days of the AFL.
The Raiders and Eels are both located in California and they both have a large and passionate fan base. The Raiders have a slight edge in the rivalry, holding a 23-21 record against the Eels. The Raiders have also won the last two meetings between the two teams.
The Raiders and Eels are both expected to be contenders in the AFC this season. They both have talented rosters and they both have a lot of experience. The Raiders and Eels have not faced each other since the 2020 season.
The Raiders and Eels are both coming off of disappointing seasons in 2022. The Raiders finished with a record of 7-9 and missed the playoffs. The Eels finished with a record of 6-11 and also missed the playoffs. Both teams are looking to make a statement this season and they will both be looking to win their first game of the season when they face each other on September 11th.