Raiders 2011 Home Opener
Hopes were high today in Oakland for fans as the Silver and Black renews its rivalry with the New York Jets. The result: victory for the Raiders.
4:25 p.m. The Raiders have beaten the Jets.
- A touchdown and a field goal put the Raiders ahead despite a Jets score. 34-24.
- The Raiders and Jets have HISTORY. Can anyone forget the infamous Raiders-Jets Heidi Bowl? "The most memorable game you never saw."
Here's what happened:
- The backlash was swift:
The Raiders official version:
Heidi BowlThe game between the New York Jets and Oakland Raiders on November 17, 1968 featured two of the American Football League's marquee teams, and a combined 10 future Pro Football Hall of Famers.- Here's another version of events:
On Sunday in Oakland the two teams met once again to renew the rivalry.
Shades of Heidi Bowl: Raiders flickered Sunday on the O.co Coliseum field after the Raiders scored and Jets fumbled the ball. And another touchdown!
- Touchdown by rookie sensation:
Oakland Raiders: Denarius MooreThe Raiders selected Tennessee WR Denarius Moore in the 5th round (148th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. Moore played in 52 career games with 20 starts at Tennessee…Finished college career ranked 12th in program history with 112 receptions…Had 2,004 career receiving yards to rank seventh on the Tennessee career list…Totaled 18 touchdown receptions to rank fifth in program history.
