The Oakland Raiders’ running back Michael Bush has done an exceptional job filling in for star running back Darren McFadden, who’s been out with a foot injury since he left in week seven in the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Michael Bush, Raiders Wikimedia Commons It’s been Bush’s opportunity to shine as a starter, and he’s taking full advantage. This coming Sunday, Bush is being called on once again to steal the show against the San Diego Chargers, and he needs just 89 yards to surpass the 1,000 yard mark for the first time in his career.

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With just two days before the Oakland Raiders determine their fate in the playoffs, it’s hard for many fans to think of anything else.

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As most of us know by now, the Oakland Raiders must win the game against the San Diego Chargers on New Year’s Day to have a chance at getting into the playoffs.

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“I don’t have the answer, obviously,” Jackson said. “I talk to the team about it all the time.

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The fine jar in the defensive meeting room fills up with bills, suggestions pour in from fans and coach Hue Jackson’s voice gets hoarse from yelling. Despite plenty of effort to cure the Oakland Raiders age-old penalty problem, this year’s team is on pace to shatter the NFL record for penalties and yards penalized in a season. “I don’t have the answer, obviously,” Jackson said.

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Oakland Raiders’ fans everywhere are patiently, or impatiently, waiting for New Year’s Day to arrive. Forget the big New Year’s Eve bash, we just want to watch the Silver and Black defeat the San Diego Chargers, while the Kansas City Chiefs blow out the crumbling Denver Broncos on January 1, 2012. One Nation

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Practice has begun for the Oakland Raiders this Wednesday morning, December 28, and several players who’ve been out with injury are back in full participation, according to Steve Corkran Raiders blogger for Contra Costa Times/Bay Area News Group . The most exciting news of the day has to be that sophomore receiver Jacoby Ford is one of those players. Jacoby Ford, Oakland Raiders Wikimedia Commons The big question still on everyone’s mind may be running back Darren McFadden, but the unfortunate news there is that he sat out at practice, and as predicted he is unlikely to return for the New Year’s Day game against the San Diego Chargers.

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The Oakland Raiders’ defensive tackle, Richard Seymour, was not only recognized for his outstanding efforts by being selected for the Pro Bowl yesterday, he was also honored for his exceptional performance on the field in Kansas City in the Raiders victory over the Chiefs on Christmas Eve. Richard Seymour Wikimedia Commons Seymour has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after being responsible for two blocked field goal attempts, the second block forced the game into overtime and prevented the Chiefs from capturing the victory and kept the Raiders playoff hopes alive. Seymour remarked “I give my teammates and my coaches a lot of credit, they put me in the right position to make plays

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Finally, the Oakland Raiders’ Sebastian Janikowski, arguably the best placekicker in the NFL, received the recognition he deserves by being selected to the Pro Bowl. It’s hard to believe this is his first time making the trip to Aloha Stadium after spending nearly 12 seasons in the NFL, and now Raider Nation can breathe a sigh of relief.

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The Oakland Raiders’ rookie receiver, Denarius Moore, has been nominated for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. The moment Moore signed on with the Raiders, he’s been exceptional. Head coach Hue Jackson called the receiver not only the most impressive rookie at training camp, but one of the most impressive of all the players.

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After the December 24 match-up, on paper, the Kansas City Chiefs had a slightly better game than the Oakland Raiders. But the only stat that matters is the final score, and the Raiders emerged victorious, winning the game 16-13 and keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Raiders left the game 8-7-0, the Chiefs fell to 6-9-0

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The Oakland Raiders might have gotten their spark back after it seemed to go out during at least two of their three recent losses. It nearly died in the battles against the Miami Dolphins and the Green Bay Packers, and there just wasn’t enough to get that flame going to defeat the Detroit Lions. But fortunately, it seems to have returned, and players are starting to sound like they’re part of the team fans know and love.

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By Bill Hanstock – Contributor The Oakland Raiders head into their final week of the 2011 season with playoff hopes on the line. They’ll need to pull out all the stops to ensure a win over the visiting San Diego Chargers. Follow , and Like SB Nation Bay Area on Facebook

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Oakland Raider fans are probably still smiling this morning after the team’s win on Christmas Eve yesterday. The Silver and Black have kept their playoff hopes alive, while the Kansas City Chiefs were eliminated, and the Denver Broncos’ revered quarterback, Tim Tebow, has crumbled over their last two outings.

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