WHAT? How the Oakland Raiders Upset the Philadelphia Eagles

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Published: October 18, 2009

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... that the Raiders had no chance, since the Eagles needed a win, they have the highest scoring offense in the NFL, and the Raiders had been destroyed in the previous three weeks.

I even joined the choir against the Raiders and Al Davis.  The underlying theme of my opinions has always been: Win, or I will tell you that you suck.  No excuses.

With that said, I had made an exception to my rule and have long believed that the Raiders woes have been more complex than just Al Davis, but after three miserable losses, I had had enough.

Apparently, something clicked in their brains down in Oakland that they play in the NFL for loyal fans who want to see their team win, not just get paid.

And the Raiders have turned in an astonishing victory over the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 13-9.

Regardless of the fact that the Raiders benefited from missed opportunities (two missed FGs) by the Eagles, the Raiders created a number of opportunities for ...

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