RB Justin Fargas, who seemed to be the forgotten man in the Raiders’ backfield this season, explodes for 129 yard on 23 carries in a lopsided 31-13 Oakland victory.
Week 10 - Denver @ Oakland
A close-fought battle turns ironic, as with the game tied at 13 and time running out, the aforementioned rodent-resembling coach of the Broncos calls for a timeout just as K Sebastian Janikowski sets his plant foot for a game-winning FG.
As luck would have it, the timeout was honored and Janikowski's missed 44-yarder is negated. Subsequently, the combined laughter of 62,000 laughing fans ushers Shanahan out of the stadium in humility, following a 16-13 Raider victory.
Week 11 - Oakland @ New Orleans
QB Drew Brees hooks up with recently added TE Jeremy Shockey for two touchdown grabs, as the Saints edge the Raiders 21-20. Russell is suspended for the game due to missing a team meeting the day before. He was photographed on Bourbon Street dancing with six Saints cheerleaders.
Week 12 - Atlanta @ Oakland
Hall shows his former employers what they let get away. His three INTs, along with two more from SS Gibril Wilson, prompted Atlanta to bench QB Chris Redman in the third quarter. Bush rushed for 98 yards in a 27-0 Oakland shutout.
Week 13 - New England @ Oakland
Russell's 3-TD, 343 yard performance is outshined by Tom Brady. The Patriots’ QB torched the Raiders’ secondary for 412 yards and 4 TDs on the way to a New England 42-38 win. Brady is then struck in the helmet with a "D" cell battery while leaving the field by a well-quenched member of the Black Hole.
Week 14 - Oakland @ Kansas City
Newly named starting Chiefs RB LaMont Jordan is stymied by the Raiders’ defense. His 22 carries for 15 yards is a career-low average for Jordan. McFadden muscles for 162 yards on 17 carries in the 23-7 Oakland win.
Week 15 - San Diego @ Oakland
Avenging a week five loss, the Raiders’ offensive line proved to be the difference in a 27-14 victory. Four Raider RBs combined for 271 yards rushing in a demoralizing day for the Chargers defense. Coach Norv Turner was struck in the head with a "D" cell battery upon leaving the field. Should've had a helmet.
Week 16 - Oakland @ Buffalo
In a snowy season finale, Russell is benched due to ineffectiveness in the second quarter. Offseason addition QB Chris Simms' two touchdown passes along with Fargas' 138 yards rushing help Oakland beat the Bills 24-14, ending the regular season with a conference-best 13-3 record.
Divisional playoff - Cincinnati @ Oakland
In the first playoff game in Oakland since the 2002 AFC Championship game, the Raiders do not disappoint. LBs Thomas Howard and Kirk Morrison each intercept QB Carson Palmer on the way to a convincing 31-13 Oakland victory.
AFC Championship - New England @ Oakland
Nervous Raider fans watch as referee Walt Coleman is introduced to the crowd. With no snow to impair his vision, he correctly calls a Brady fumble as such recovered for a touchdown by DE Derrick Burgess. An ominous chant of "FUCK THE TUCK" echoes throughout the coliseum, as the delirious crowd enjoys the 27-23 win over the defending AFC champions.
Super Bowl XLIII - Tampa Bay vs. Oakland
Stunned by the news of a six-year homosexual relationship between head coach Jon Gruden and GM Bruce Allen, the Buccaneers lay an egg. Russell enjoys his finest day as a pro. His 452 yards passing earn him MVP honors on the way to an Oakland 41-9 trampling of the NFC champs.
Like I said, it's a time for unbridled enthusiasm.
Please keep in mind that this was written in gest, and before the official schedule was released.
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