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Oakland Raiders updated biographies | Dec. 24, 2012 | Game 16, vs. San Diego
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28 Phillip Adams | CB | 5‐11 | 195 | Third year | S. Carolina St. 2012: Has played in all 15 games, with two starts…Claimed off waivers by Raiders from Seahawks, Aug. 31, less than 24 hours
after returning kickoffs against Oakland in the preseason finale at CenturyLink Field (8/30)…(9/10) vs. SD: Returned a punt 15
yards in first quarter to set up game’s initial points, a Sebastian Janikowski field goal; returned his first punts since 2010 with
the 49ers…(9/16) at Mia.: Returned a third‐quarter punt 47 yards, Oakland’s longest in four years, to set up a field goal; also
had 24‐ and 36‐yard returns erased due to penalties…His 47‐yard return was the longest by a Raider since Johnnie Lee Higgins’
80‐yard touchdown vs. the Houston Texans on Dec. 21, 2008…(10/14) at Atl.: Played 17 snaps at cornerback…(10/28) at KC:
Ripped off a 27‐yard punt return late in the third quarter…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Registered his second career interception, picking off
Brandon Weeden deep in Raiders territory to end a Browns drive late in first half; however, did not return (concussion) after
colliding with teammate on same play…(12/06) vs. Den.: After missing most of the short week of preparations due to
concussion, nearly intercepted Peyton Manning twice, but settled for one…First, picked off the future Hall‐of‐Famer with a
diving interception at his own goal line in second quarter, snaring an underthrown ball…Then, nearly corralled another Manning
pass late in second quarter, forcing a Broncos punt…Also beat a blocker to make a sure third‐down stop to force Denver to
settle for third‐quarter field goal…(12/16) vs. KC: Played well enough over a two‐week period to supplant veteran starter Ron
Bartell (waived), and made his first NFL start…Early in second quarter, knifed into the backfield to throw the AFC’s leading
rusher, Jamaal Charles, for a 3‐yard loss…However, sustained a concussion on the play and did not return…(12/23) at Car.:
Returned to the lineup and broke up a first‐quarter pass to force a punt, but sustained a groin injury in the first half and did not
return.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2010 San Francisco 15 0 13 9 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2011 New England 6 0 8 7 1 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Seattle 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 totals 7 0 8 7 1 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 15 2 16 11 5 0.0 0.0 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
NFL totals (three years) 37 2 37 27 10 0.0 0.0 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD
2010 San Francisco 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 4 0 29 7.3 16 0
2012 Oakland 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 25 9 139 5.6 47 0
NFL totals 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 29 9 168 5.8 47 0
86 David Ausberry | TE | 6‐4 | 258 | Second year | USC
PRONUNCIATION: OZZ‐bare‐ee
2012: Has played in all 15 games… A wide receiver in college, provides the Raiders a speedy, athletic option at tight end…(9/10)
vs. SD: Caught a 12‐yard pass in the third quarter…(9/16) at Mia.: Set up a field goal just prior to halftime with a career‐long 31‐
yard reception; on the play, used pure athleticism to stiff‐arm a defender and gain 27 yards after the catch…(9/23) vs. Pit.:
Caught a 13‐yard pass to help set up a game‐tying, second‐quarter TD, in a 34‐31 win…(10/14) at Atl.: In heartbreaking loss at
undefeated Falcons, made an athletic move to gain 12 yards and a first down, extending a field‐goal drive…(10/21) vs. Jac.:
Held without a catch, snapped a six‐game reception streak, dating to 2011…(11/11) at Bal.: Caught two passes, an early career
high, including a 20‐yard third‐down conversion on a wheel route down the sideline on Oakland’s first drive.
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Oakland 12 0 2 14 7.0 10 0 1 ‐2 ‐2.0 ‐2 0
2012 Oakland 15 0 7 92 13.1 31 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
NFL totals (two years) 27 0 9 106 11.8 31 0 1 ‐2 ‐2.0 ‐2 0
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69 Khalif Barnes | T | 6‐6 | 321 | Eighth year | Washington PRONUNCIATION: kuh‐LEEF
2012: Has played in eight games, all starts…Sustained a groin injury in Week 2 and underwent surgery Sept. 21 (Dr. Warren
King, Fremont Surgery Center)…(9/10) vs. SD: Elected by his team as a game‐week captain…(9/16) at Mia.: Strained a groin
with two minutes left in first half and did not return…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Inactive with groin injury, missing his first game since the
end of the 2009 season (34 straight)…Also inactive for contests at Denver (9/30), at Atlanta (10/14), vs. Jacksonville (10/21), at
Kansas City (10/28) and vs. Tampa Bay (11/4)…(11/11) at Bal.: After returning to practice Nov. 7, was inactive for
game…(11/18) vs. NO: Returned to starting lineup in his first game since leaving with groin injury in Week 2; helped Marcel
Reece to 103 rushing yards…(12/16) vs. KC: Held Chiefs without a sack for only the third time all year and helped pave path for
203 rushing yards, including 110 from Darren McFadden, in 15‐0 win…Sealed off the right side to open hole for Mike Goodson’s
43‐yard run on last play of third quarter…Earlier, battled at the bottom of a pile to recover a fumble and preserve a second‐
quarter FG drive.
70 Tony Bergstrom | OL | 6‐5 | 310 | Rookie | Utah 2012: Has dressed for 13 games and played in eight; inactive for two others…Versatile big man took preseason practice reps at
both left and right guard, and tackle, to provide key depth on the Raiders’ line…Inactive for season’s first two games…(9/23) vs.
Pit.: Dressed for the first time, creating depth with Khalif Barnes (groin) inactive, but did not play…(10/14) at Atl.: Made his NFL
debut, as part of the field‐goal and PAT units…(11/11) at Bal.: Played most of the fourth quarter, taking his first snaps on the
offensive line; began at guard before moving to tackle…(11/18) vs. NO: Saw several snaps as a blocking tight end, helping
Marcel Reece to 103 yards on the ground…(12/16) vs. KC: As a blocking tight end, helped pave path for 203 rushing yards,
including 110 from Darren McFadden, in 15‐0 win…(12/23) at Car.: Saw spot duty as a blocking TE, then played the final two
series at right guard for an injured Mike Brisiel (concussion).
96 Christo Bilukidi | DT | 6‐5 | 320 | Rookie | Georgia State PRONUNCIATION: BILL‐oo‐KEE‐dee
2012: Has played in 12 games…Started preseason finale at Seattle (8/30) in place of Tommy Kelly (coaches’ decision)… (9/10)
vs. SD: Made his NFL debut, playing seven snaps on the defensive line…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Inactive…(10/14) at Atl.:
Inactive…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Saw several defensive snaps in 26‐23 overtime victory…(11/4) vs. TB: Inactive…(11/11) at Bal.: Played
several snaps on the interior, with starter Richard Seymour (hamstring) inactive…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Swatted away a Brandon
Weeden pass, and put pressure on the QB just before Weeden released his second‐quarter INT.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2012 Oakland 12 0 11 7 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
33 Tyvon Branch | S | 6‐0 | 210 | Fifth year | Connecticut PRONUNCIATION: ty‐VAHN
2012: Has played and started 14 games …Signed a long‐term contract over the offseason, after the team designated him its
franchise player… (9/10) vs. SD: Credited by coaches with two big hits and a pass broken up…(9/16) at Mia.: Posted at the time
a career‐best 16 tackles (11 solo), including two big hits; twisted an ankle in the third quarter, but returned to action…(9/23) vs.
Pit.: In 34‐31 win, eclipsed his career high from the previous week with 17 tackles, two of which came on crushing hits…Also
hurried Ben Roethlisberger to force a first‐quarter incompletion, and broke up a second‐quarter pass to force a punt…(9/30) at
Den.: Made a TD‐saving tackle of Willis McGahee in first quarter, on a drive ending in a FG…(10/14) at Atl.: In second quarter of
heartbreaking loss to undefeated Falcons, registered his first INT since 9/25/11, picking off Matt Ryan to set up a
touchdown…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Nearly intercepted a second‐quarter pass, unable to corral the throw at his feet…(10/28) at KC: In
key road win, broke up a sure go‐ahead touchdown in the end zone, a pass intended for Tony Moeaki, to force a field goal in
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the second quarter; then delivered a big hit on QB Matt Cassel to force an incompletion just before half…(11/4) vs. TB: Dropped
Doug Martin for a 1‐yard loss with Oakland down 35‐32 late in game, then two plays later made a third‐down stop to force a
punt…(11/11) at Bal.: Delivered a marrow‐jarring hit on Jacoby Jones’ third‐quarter end‐around run…(11/18) vs. NO: Inactive
with a neck injury, sustained in Ravens contest; missed his first since the end of the 2008 season, snapping a string of 57 games,
all starts…(11/25) at Cin.: Returned to the lineup and helped force a first‐quarter punt with his QB pressure on third down;
later, in a 27‐10 game with seven minutes left in the game, had what would’ve been a 22‐yard fumble‐return TD taken away
after an inadvertent whistle by rule forced a replay of the down…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Slowed in fourth quarter by stinger…(12/06)
vs. Den.: Injured an ankle early in game, then returned in the second quarter…Drew a holding penalty in the second
half…(12/16) vs. KC: Missed most of the practice week (ankle), but still played every snap in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in
10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Stuffed AFC’s leading rusher, Jamaal
Charles, for no gain on third‐and‐1 in fourth quarter, helping Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing
yards…(12/23) at Car.: Again missed most of practice but still started; drew a first‐quarter holding penalty that nullified a 76‐
yard TD run, then left later in the first quarter with a foot injury and did not return.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2008 Oakland 8 0 10 8 2 0.0 0.0 1 36 36 0 1 0 0 0
2009 Oakland 16 16 124 98 26 1.0 12.0 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0
2010 Oakland 16 16 104 81 23 4.0 40.0 1 15 15 0 3 1 2 76
2011 Oakland 16 16 109 80 29 1.0 10.0 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 0
2012 Oakland 14 14 146 90 56 0.0 0.0 1 11 11 0 7 0 0 0
NFL totals (five years) 70 62 493 357 136 6.0 62.0 4 62 36 0 23 3 3 76
KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD
2008 Oakland 6 89 14.8 20 0 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2010 Oakland 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 1 0 ‐4 ‐4.0 ‐4 0
2011 Oakland 2 31 15.5 16 0 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
NFL totals 8 120 15.0 20 0 1 0 ‐4 ‐4.0 ‐4 0
65 Mike Brisiel | G | 6‐5 | 310 | Fifth year | Colorado State PRONUNCIATION: bry‐ZELL
2012: Has started all 15 games…Nicknamed Biscuit, called a blue‐collar grinder by offensive coordinator Greg Knapp…Known for
his toughness, has spent his entire NFL career in the zone‐blocking scheme… (9/10) vs. SD: Started his Raiders debut, at
RG…(9/16) at Mia.: Threw a key block on a first‐quarter screen to spring Mike Goodson on a 64‐yard, game‐tying TD…(9/23) vs.
Pit.: Created holes for Darren McFadden (113 rushing yards), including a point‐of‐attack block on a 64‐yard TD in the first
quarter…(10/14) at Atl.: Sustained a concussion midway through the second quarter, taking a knee to the head after throwing a
downfield block on Mike Goodson’s 37‐yard screen reception, and did not return…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Passed all his tests to return
to starting lineup in 26‐23 overtime win, and provided a key block on Carson Palmer’s game‐tying TD late in
regulation….(10/28) at KC: In 26‐16 win, ushered McFadden to 114 rushing yards on a line that didn’t allow a sack; made a
block to spring McFadden on a 19‐yard burst to give Oakland momentum on a third‐quarter TD drive, then opened holes on
runs byu McFadden (28) and Goodson (21) on a fourth‐quarter FG march to put the game out of reach…(11/18) vs. NO: Helped
Marcel Reece to 103 rushing yards…(12/16) vs. KC: Held Chiefs without a sack for only the third time all year and helped pave
path for 203 rushing yards, including 110 from Darren McFadden, in 15‐0 win…(12/23) at Car.: Left in the fourth quarter with a
concussion and did not return.
90 Desmond Bryant | DT | 6‐6 | 311 | Fourth year | Harvard 2012: Has played in all 15 games, with seven starts…Key reserve on Raiders’ defensive line… (9/10) vs. SD: Credited by coaches
with two QB hits…(9/16) at Mia.: Hurried Ryan Tannehill into a second‐quarter incompletion…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Drew a first‐
quarter holding penalty, then forced a Jonathan Dwyer fumble, recovered by Joselio Hanson, to snuff out a second‐quarter
series and set up a game‐tying TD…(10/14) at Atl.: Selected as a game‐week captain prior to contest…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Blasted
Rashad Jennings for a loss on third‐and‐1, forcing a second‐quarter punt, then sustained an elbow injury in the second half and
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did not finish…(10/28) at KC: Forced an incompletion just before half with a pressure and QB hit on Matt Cassel…(11/4) vs. TB:
Taken to Eden Medical Center during halftime with an accelerated heart rate, and spent night in hospital under
observation…(11/11) at Bal.: Cleared by doctors to return to practice, actually started at DT in place of an inactive Seymour
(hamstring), his first start since the end of the 2011 season; dropped Ray Rice for a 2‐yard loss in the first quarter…(11/18) vs.
NO: Started again in Seymour’s place and nearly picked off Drew Brees on a fourth‐quarter screen pass to Pierre
Thomas…(11/25) at Cin.: Delivered third‐down pressure to force an Andy Dalton incompletion and a punt on Cincinnati’s first
possession of second half…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Posted three quarterback hits as well as his first career blocked kick, deflecting a Phil
Dawson field goal late in the third quarter, ending Dawson’s longest active streak of successful NFL FGs; Oakland scored a TD on
its next possession…(12/06) vs. Den.: Dropped Peyton Manning in the second quarter, his first sack since Dec. 11,
2011…(12/16) vs. KC: Made his sixth straight start in place of an injured Seymour, and notched a sack for a second consecutive
game; drew a facemask penalty just before grounding Brady Quinn on game’s second play in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in
10 years…On second series, dropped Peyton Hillis for no gain, helping limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders
defense since 1975, and helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing yards…(12/23) at Car.: Recorded
a sack in a third straight game, combining with Tommy Kelly to take down Cam Newton in the second quarter…Also drew a
second‐half holding penalty.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2009 Oakland 16 0 32 24 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2010 Oakland 15 0 21 15 6 2.5 18.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Oakland 16 11 35 30 5 5.0 28.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2012 Oakland 15 7 44 20 24 2.5 15.5 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
NFL totals (four years) 62 18 132 89 43 10.0 61.5 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 0
95 Kaelin Burnett | LB | 6‐4 | 240 | Rookie | Nevada PRONUNCIATION: KAY‐linn
2012: Has played in five games…Initially a non‐drafted player who signed with Oakland as a free agent, spent the season’s first
12 weeks on the practice squad before his promotion Nov. 24……(11/25) at Cin.: Made his NFL debut, playing mostly on special
teams. TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2012 Oakland 5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
56 Miles Burris | LB | 6‐2 | 240 | Rookie | San Diego State 2012: Has played in all 15 games, with 14 starts…Enters Week 17 with 129 tackles, most by a Raiders rookie since at least 1994,
when tackles stats were first kept consistently; Kirk Morrison in 2005 held the previous high, 116, believed to be the team’s
rookie record…Took full advantage of Aaron Curry’s knee injury, taking every first‐team rep at outside linebacker during training
camp…According to defensive coordinator Jason Tarver, does not want to be a repeat offender; does not repeat mistakes
often… (9/10) vs. SD: Started his NFL debut, at WLB, and led the team with 12 stops (nine solo), including two tackles for loss –
both on the same second‐quarter series ‐‐ and one big hit…(9/16) at Mia.: Credited by coaches after film review with a forced
fumble, missed in the unofficial defensive stats by the press‐box crew…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Pressured Ben Roethlisberger on his first
snap, forcing an incompletion; then, in the fourth quarter, forced a key punt by breaking up a pass on Pittsburgh’s final drive,
helping set up Sebastian Janikowski’s game‐winning field goal…(9/30) at Den.: Did not start as team opened with five DBs, but
made a key play late in first half, diagnosing a fake field goal and forcing K Matt Prater to throw incomplete; Oakland then
drove for a field goal just before intermission…(10/14) at Atl.: In on every snap, made several plays in heartbreaking loss to
undefeated Falcons, playing much of the game as one of two LBs in an effective nickel package, en route to a team‐leading 11
tackles (four solo)…First, dropped future Hall of Fame TE Tony Gonzalez shy of the marker to force a punt late in first half, with
Raiders protecting a 13‐7 advantage; then, in the third quarter, played a significant role on consecutive snaps to stuff Atlanta
runners on a key goal‐line stand…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Enjoyed one of the best games of his early career as Oakland shut down the
Jags in the second half of 26‐23 overtime win…Posted his first NFL sack, dropping Chad Henne in dramatic fashion for a 10‐yard
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loss back to the Jacksonville 7 with the Raiders trailing by a TD in the third quarter; earlier, applied pressure on Henne to force a
fourth‐down incompletion, and give Oakland possession for a second‐quarter field‐goal drive, snuffing out a threat after the
Jags recovered their own surprise onside kick…(11/4) vs. TB: Caused a first‐quarter sack by flushing Josh Freeman out of the
pocket, then pressured the QB on a second‐quarter incompletion, setting up a third‐and‐17 with Oakland up 10‐7 late in first
half…(11/11) at Bal.: Pressured Joe Flacco into an incompletion, nearly sacking the QB, to force a three‐and‐out early in the
second half…(11/25) at Cin.: Posted season highs in total tackles (14) and solo stops (11); on first‐and‐goal from the 5, stopped
Cedric Peerman for no gain on a big hit midway through second quarter, then played a central role in a goal‐line stand early in
fourth quarter, helping Raiders hold Bengals to field goal after a first‐and‐goal from the 1…(12/16) vs. KC: Played every snap in
15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since
1975…Broke up a third‐down pass intended for TE Tony Moeaki at the 2‐yard line in the third quarter, then pressured Brady
Quinn on a third‐down incompletion in the fourth quarter inside the red zone…A+lso helped Oakland match its franchise record
by allowing just 10 rushing yards…(12/23) at Car.: Played a big role in helping neutralize Cam Newton, posting a sack and his
first career interception, and nearly his first career safety before Newton escaped his grasp early in second half…Picked off
Newton on the final play of the third quarter, ending the QB’s franchise‐record streak of passes without an INT at 176; the play
set up a Raiders FG…Earlier, combined with Andre Carter to sack Newton and help force a punt on Carolina’s initial drive, and
nearly intercepted another Newton pass in the second half.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2012 Oakland 15 14 129 79 50 1.5 11.0 1 7 7 0 3 1 0 0
66 Cooper Carlisle | G | 6‐5 | 310 | 13th year | Florida 2012: Has started all 15 games…Enters Week 17 having started 75 straight Raiders games; last missed a game Sept. 28, 2008,
vs. SD (ankle)…Over a longer stretch, has started 130 of his last 131 NFL games with Oakland and Denver…Including three
Broncos playoff games, has started 133 of his last 134 contests…Has played in 174 of his last 175 NFL games with Oakland and
Denver…Including three Broncos playoff games, has played in 177 of his last 178 contests…(9/10) vs. SD: Limited in practice by
back soreness, started season opener, his 175th NFL game…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Helped Darren McFadden to 113 rushing yards,
creating a clear seam for him at the line on his 64‐yard first‐quarter TD burst…(9/30) at Den.: Recognized as a game‐week
captain, returning to the city where he launched his NFL career…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Provided a key block on Carson Palmer’s
game‐tying TD late in 26‐23 OT win…(10/28) at KC: In 26‐16 win, ushered McFadden to 114 rushing yards on a line that didn’t
allow a sack; also threw a block to spring Mike Goodson on a 21‐yard run during a fourth‐quarter FG drive that put the game
out of reach…(11/18) vs. NO: Helped Marcel Reece to 103 rushing yards…(12/16) vs. KC: Held Chiefs without a sack for only the
third time all year and helped pave path for 203 rushing yards, including 110 from Darren McFadden, in 15‐0 win.
97 Andre Carter | DE | 6‐4 | 260 | 12th year | California
2012: Has played in 11 games…Enters Week 17 at No. 8 on the NFL’s active career list with 78.5 sacks…Signed with Oakland as a
free agent Sept. 27, fully recovered from a quadriceps injury that ended his 2011 Pro Bowl campaign with New England…(9/30)
at Den.: Inactive…(10/14) at Atl.: Made his Oakland debut, entering in the nickel package on the first series…(11/4) vs. TB:
Helped to short‐circuit the Bucs’ first two series, posting his first sack in an Oakland uniform by dropping Josh Freeman and
creating a fumble – his 18th career forced fumble ‐‐ to force a first‐quarter punt, then dropping Doug Martin for a 1‐yard loss
and pressuring Freeman on an incompletion on the next possession…Then, in the second quarter, applied another pressure to
Freeman on a third‐down pass, forcing another punt…(11/11) at Bal.: Stayed at home to drop Anquan Boldin for a 1‐yard loss
after a second‐quarter completion, then pressured Joe Flacco on incompletions in the second and third quarters…(12/6) vs.
Den.: Forced a Peyton Manning incompletion with first‐quarter pressure…(12/16) vs. KC: Missed most of the practice week
(ankle), but still played every snap in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest
by a Raiders defense since 1975…Stuffed AFC’s leading rusher, Jamaal Charles, for no gain on third‐and‐1 in fourth quarter,
helping Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing yards…(12/16) vs. KC: Played a season‐high 32 snaps in
15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since
1975…Collected five QB hits, including a sack of Brady Quinn as he tried to escape the pocket in the third quarter; earlier,
forced a Quinn interception with his second‐quarter pressure, and also helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing
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just 10 rushing yards…(12/23) at Car.: Combined with Miles Burris to sack Cam Newton and help force a punt on Carolina’s first
possession.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2001 San Francisco 15 15 49 41 8 6.5 57.5 0 0 0 0 4 2 1 1
2002 San Francisco 16 16 57 45 12 12.5 84.0 0 0 0 0 4 3 1 3
2003 San Francisco 15 15 34 21 13 6.5 24.5 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
2004 San Francisco 7 6 13 10 3 2.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2005 San Francisco 16 14 58 43 15 4.5 36.5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2006 Washington 16 16 72 53 19 6.0 40.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2007 Washington 16 16 67 48 19 10.5 65.0 0 0 0 0 4 4 1 0
2008 Washington 16 14 51 35 16 4.0 19.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2009 Washington 16 16 91 72 19 11.0 67.0 0 0 0 0 7 3 0 0
2010 Washington 16 5 25 6 19 2.5 17.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
2011 New England 14 14 59 37 22 10.0 70.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0
2012 Oakland 11 0 28 18 10 2.5 14.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
NFL totals (12 years) 174 147 604 429 175 78.5 504.5 0 0 0 0 31 18 4 4
San Francisco totals (five years) 69 66 211 160 51 32.0 212.5 0 0 0 0 14 7 2 4
Washington totals (five years) 80 67 306 214 92 34.0 208.0 0 0 0 0 16 8 2 0
35 Chimdi Chekwa | CB | 6‐0 | 194 | Second year | Ohio State
PRONUNCIATION: CHIM‐dee CHECK‐wah
2012: Has played in two games…Promoted from the practice squad Dec. 10…Joined the Raiders as the team’s fourth‐round
draft pick in 2011 and saw action in four games with one start prior to going on injured reserve (hamstring)…Waived by the
Raiders on Sept. 1 and signed to the practice squad two days later…(12/16) vs. KC: Promoted from the practice squad Dec. 10,
played his first NFL game since Oct. 2, 2011, and recorded a tackle on a first‐quarter kickoff…(12/23) at Car.: Played a role in
both Raiders takeaways…Early in second half, stripped Joe Adams on a punt return just before teammate Richard Gordon
recovered the fumble at the Panthers’ 32, setting up a FG…Later in the quarter, on defense, helped screen off the intended
receiver on a Cam Newton pass intercepted by Miles Burris.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2011 Oakland 4 1 8 6 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
NFL totals (two years) 6 1 8 6 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
57 Keenan Clayton | LB | 6‐1 | 230 | Third year | Oklahoma 2012: Has played in 14 games, primarily on special teams…Claimed off waivers by Raiders from Philadelphia, Aug. 31… (9/10)
vs. SD: Made his Raiders debut, on special teams…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Made a nice tackle on the game’s opening kickoff, but
sustained a shoulder injury that limited him in practice the following week…(10/28) at KC: Played sparingly on special teams,
leaving prematurely with shoulder injury…(11/4) vs. TB: Inactive with shoulder injury…(11/11) at Bal.: Returned to action,
playing special teams…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Posted a pair of special‐teams stops, including a big tackle on a Joshua Cribbs kickoff
return late in the third quarter, pinning Cleveland at its own 9.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2010 Philadelphia 7 1 11 7 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2011 Philadelphia 14 0 18 13 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 14 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NFL totals (three years) 34 1 29 20 9 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0
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59 Jon Condo | LS | 6‐3 | 245 | Sixth year | Maryland 2012: Has played in all 15 games…Voted Dec. 13 by his teammates as the annual Commitment to Excellence Award winner and
presented with the honor, which signifies excellence in work ethic, dedication and spirit on and off the field, prior to home
finale Dec. 16…Enters Week 17 having played in 95 straight games…One of 15 undrafted players named to last season’s Pro
Bowl, joined a list that included Wes Welker, London Fletcher and Antonio Gates, among others…(9/10) vs. SD: Sustained a
concussion covering a punt early in second quarter and did not return…Missed most of practice the ensuing week…(9/16) at
Mia.: Passed all concussion tests and returned to action, extending his games‐played streak to 82…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Snapped for
Sebastian Janikowski’s game‐tying and game‐ending field goals in fourth quarter of 34‐31 win…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Voted a game‐
week captain prior to contest, successfully snapped for Janikowski’s game‐tying extra point at the end of regulation, and game‐
ending 40‐yard field goal in overtime of 26‐23 triumph…(10/28) at KC: In 6‐6 game late in first half, vacuumed in a muffed
Javier Arenas punt return on the Chiefs’ 11, setting up the go‐ahead TD; Oakland would not relinquish the lead en route to a 26‐
16 triumph…Marked his second career fumble recovery (also Sept. 26, 2010, at Arizona).
91 Jack Crawford | DE | 6‐5 | 281 | Rookie | Penn State 2012: Has played in four games; inactive for the others…Sustained a foot injury at practice Aug. 7; returned to practice four
days later, but missed the first two preseason games as precaution…Made his unofficial debut vs. Detroit (8/25)…Inactive for
season’s first two games…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Made his NFL debut, as a reserve on the line; posted two stops (one solo) …(11/18) vs.
NO: Saw fourth‐quarter snaps on the defensive line…(11/25) at Cin.: Sustained a toe injury at practice Nov. 21 and was
inactive…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Did not practice all week, and missed second straight game…(12/16) vs. KC: Having slowly returned to
full participation in practice, was inactive for game…(12/23) at Car.: Played several snaps at defensive end.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2012 Oakland 4 0 5 3 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
84 Juron Criner | WR | 6‐3 | 221 | Rookie | Arizona PRONUNCIATION: jurr‐AHN CRY‐ner
2012: Has played in 12 games…Had the best offseason among Raiders wide receivers during OTAs and mini‐camps…In
preseason win vs. Detroit (8/25), caught two passes – both touchdowns – for 115 yards, including a 76‐yard score…Called “the
type of player you have to have,” reminds Head Coach Dennis Allen of Marques Colston …(9/10) vs. SD: Made his NFL debut,
seeing limited action due to an ankle sprained during preseason finale…(9/16) at Mia.: Limited by the ankle in practice all week,
was inactive…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Inactive…(9/30) at Den.: Made the first catches of his NFL career, late in the game, both from
Carson Palmer; his first grab, for 13 yards, converted a fourth‐and‐1…(10/28) at KC: Skied to catch a would‐be touchdown but
came down out of bounds…(11/4) vs. TB: Made a critical play, showing great concentration, on a two‐point conversion late in
the game, catching a short pass in traffic from Carson Palmer in the end zone to pull Oakland within a field goal, 35‐32, with
3:51 remaining…(11/11) at Bal.: Matched his season total entering the game with two receptions, including a 13‐yard WR
screen late in first quarter…(11/18) vs. NO: Snagged an early career‐high three passes, including his first NFL touchdown, a 3‐
yard fade in the back corner of the end zone in the fourth quarter, and a third‐down conversion late in the first
quarter…(11/25) at Cin.: Threw a downfield block on Marcel Reece’s 15‐yard run, helping extend a third‐quarter FG
drive…(12/16) vs. KC: Sustained a painful hip injury early in game and did not play extensively…(12/23) at Car.: Limited in
practice, was inactive for game.
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Oakland 12 0 16 151 9.4 17 1 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
12 Jacoby Ford | WR | 5‐9 | 190 | Third year | Clemson 2012: Has not played…Sustained a lisfranc foot injury after catching a pass in the team’s second preseason game, at Arizona
(8/17); missed the final two weeks of preseason practice…(9/10) vs. SD: Inactive with foot injury…Opted to undergo foot
surgery in North Carolina Sept. 11 and went on season‐ending reserve/injured Sept. 16.
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31 Coye Francies | CB/KR | 6‐1 | 195 | Second year | San Jose St. PRONUNCIATION: KOY fran‐SEES
2012: Has played in 14 games…Claimed by the Raiders off waivers prior to the final preseason game and waived on Sept. 6, was
added to the practice squad on Sept. 12…Promoted to the active roster Sept. 15…Played in eight games with the Cleveland
Browns from 2009‐10 and spent 2012 training camp with Seattle…(9/16) at Mia.: Made his Oakland debut, his first game in two
years, returning kickoffs, after injuries sidelined main returners Jacoby Ford (foot) and Taiwan Jones (ribs)…Injured his neck and
sustained a concussion returning his first career kickoff, on a scary second‐half collision…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Missed much of
practice, but returned to action in limited role…(10/28) at KC: Made a block to help spring Phillip Adams on a 27‐yard punt
return late in the third quarter…(11/4) vs. TB: Dropped back to return kickoffs in fourth quarter for an injured Mike Goodson
(ankle)…(11/11) at Bal.: Continued to return kickoffs, with Goodson inactive…(11/18) vs. NO: Left early in the fourth quarter,
injured on a kickoff return…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Posted a career‐long 32‐yard kickoff return…(12/16) vs. KC: Pressed into action with
Phillip Adams (concussion) sidelined, saw nine snaps and broke up one pass.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2009 Cleveland 6 0 4 3 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2010 Cleveland 2 0 3 2 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 14 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
NFL totals (two‐plus years) 22 0 7 5 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Oakland 18 429 23.8 32 0 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
53 Omar Gaither | LB | 6‐1 | 235 | Seventh year | Tennessee PRONUNCIATION: GAITH‐er
2012: Has played in six games, with three starts…Waived in preseason by the Texans, signed with Oakland Nov. 14 after the
Raiders placed LB Travis Goethel (knee) on injured reserve…(11/18) vs. NO: Made his Raiders debut, playing on special
teams…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Replaced a suspended Rolando McClain in starting lineup, his first start since Nov. 20, 2011, with
Carolina…(12/16) vs. KC: Had three tackles in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total
yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975, and helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing
yards…(12/23) at Car.: Playing his former teammates, helped force a second‐quarter punt by stuffing DeAngelo Williams for a
2‐yard loss.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2006 Philadelphia 16 5 58 36 22 1.0 12.0 1 16 16 0 2 0 0 0
2007 Philadelphia 16 16 170 106 64 0.0 0.0 1 49 49 0 15 1 0 0
2008 Philadelphia 16 10 63 40 23 2.5 17.0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 6
2009 Philadelphia 5 3 38 23 15 1.5 5.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2010 Philadelphia 14 2 28 25 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2011 Carolina 10 4 36 24 12 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 6 3 15 6 9 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NFL totals (seven years) 83 43 408 260 148 6.0 35.0 2 65 49 0 25 1 2 6
27 Matt Giordano | S | 5‐11 | Eighth year | California PRONUNCIATION: gee‐or‐DAHN‐oh
2012: Has played in all 15 games, with 12 starts…Picked off a preseason pass vs. Detroit (8/25), stealing the ball from the
receivers’ arms, before a roughing‐the‐passer penalty nullified the play… (9/10) vs. SD: Broke up a fourth‐quarter pass intended
for Antonio Gates to force a punt…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Started at free safety in place of Michael Huff, who shifted to corner to
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replace Shawntae Spencer (foot)…Pulled up with leg cramps and left the game briefly in the second half…(10/14) at Atl.: Broke
up a Matt Ryan pass…(10/28): Picked off Brady Quinn in authoritative fashion late in the first quarter, setting up a Raiders field
goal; the pick marked his second straight game at Arrowhead Stadium with an INT…(11/4) vs. TB: Left late in third quarter with
hamstring injury and did not return…(11/11) at Bal.: Returned to starting lineup…(11/25) at Cin.: Nearly picked off Andy Dalton
in the flat early in second half…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Intercepted Brandon Weeden deep in Raiders territory to end the Browns’ first
drive; took a knee to the head late in the first quarter, sustaining a concussion, and did not return…(12/6) vs. Den.: Made his
10th start, a single‐season career high…(12/16) vs. KC: Played nearly every snap in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years;
helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Cut down Jamaal Charles in the flat on a fourth‐
down screen to end a third‐quarter threat at the 9‐yard line, and helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10
rushing yards…Also dropped back to return a punt (did not catch) for the first time in his career, with each of Oakland’s punt
returners injured…(12/23) at Car.: Nearly picked off Cam Newton late in the first half, then broke up another pass midway
through the third quarter to force a punt.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2005 Indianapolis 15 0 6 4 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2006 Indianapolis 12 1 25 20 5 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2007 Indianapolis 12 4 20 15 5 0.0 0.0 2 89 83 1 4 0 0 0
2008 Indianapolis 16 1 23 19 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 Green Bay 5 0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 New Orleans 9 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Oakland 16 9 70 56 14 1.0 10.0 5 130 62 0 5 1 0 0
2012 Oakland 15 12 74 43 31 0.0 0.0 2 45 24 0 7 0 0 0
NFL totals (eight years) 100 27 220 158 62 1.0 10.0 10 264 83 1 20 1 0 0
50 Travis Goethel | LB | 255 | Third year | Arizona State PRONUNCIATION: GAITH‐uhl
2012: Had played in eight games until going on injured reserve after sustaining an ACL injury in his knee during a Week 10
contest at Baltimore…A versatile ‘backer who battled injuries each of his first two seasons, was 100 percent this offseason, and
led the Raiders with 21 preseason tackles (13 solo)…Can play either inside or outside linebacker…(9/10) vs. SD: Filled in as an
emergency long‐snapper with Pro Bowler Jon Condo sidelined by a concussion…(9/16) at Mia.: Played nine snaps on defense
and posted two tackles…(10/28) at KC: Inactive with back pain, which flared up after practice Oct. 25…(11/11) at Bal.:
Sustained a season‐ending ACL knee injury while covering a first‐quarter punt.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2010 Oakland 8 0 9 6 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Oakland Injured reserve ‐‐ knee
2012 Oakland 8 0 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NFL totals (three years) 16 0 11 7 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Mike Goodson | RB | 6‐0 | 210 | Fourth year | Texas A&M 2012: Has played in 11 games…A versatile instrument in Oakland’s toolbox, also can serve as a personal protector on punt unit,
and an upback on kickoff returns…Sustained a neck injury during training‐camp practice Aug. 7; taken by ambulance to a Napa
hospital for precautionary reasons, but returned to the team hotel four hours later…Owns great burst, as well as an ability to hit
the hole quickly, turn corners and get downfield in a hurry…Left preseason contest at Arizona (8/17) with shoulder weakness
after sustaining a jarring hit, but returned to practice the following week…Missed four games in the season’s second half with a
high‐ankle sprain…(9/10) vs. SD: Made his Raiders debut and registered an 11‐yard carry…(9/16) at Mia.: With Darren
McFadden briefly sidelined (eye), took a first‐quarter screen pass 64 yards for his first career receiving TD, a game‐tying
strike…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Despite missing Friday practice with a hamstring pull, jump started the Raiders’ offense, which would
score on every second‐half possession en route to a 34‐31 win, with a career‐long 51‐yard return to open the third quarter,
setting up a TD…(9/30) at Den.: Posted a 13‐yard run late in the game…(10/14) at Atl.: In heartbreaking loss to undefeated
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Falcons, exploded for a 37‐yard reception to set up a second‐quarter FG, and a career‐long 43‐yard run in the fourth‐quarter,
gaining several yards after contact on both plays; also had a 14‐yard run nullified by a third‐quarter holding penalty…(10/21) vs.
Jac.: Answered a first‐quarter Jags TD with a 45‐yard kickoff return…(10/28) at KC: Early in fourth quarter, ripped off a 21‐yard
run, getting several yards after contact, helping Oakland put away an eventual 26‐16 win…(11/4) vs. TB: Took over for an
injured Darren McFadden (ankle) in the third quarter and made a nice second effort to pick up a first down, before leaving with
his own high‐ankle sprain early in the fourth quarter on a 12‐yard reception that set up a TD…Earlier, set up the game’s first
points with an 11‐yard reception late in the first quarter…(11/11) at Bal.: Inactive with a high‐ankle sprain, his first of four
straight missed games (all losses) …(12/6) vs. Den.: Returned to action, almost exclusively in a kickoff‐return role…(12/16) vs.
KC: In 15‐0 win, helped Raiders to 203 rushing yards, posting 89 himself and earning a game ball…Picked up 19 on consecutive
first‐quarter runs to help set up a field goal, then on the last play of the third quarter, spun out of tackle at the line, made three
unblocked defenders miss, and raced for 43 yards to set up another score…(12/23) at Car.: Selected as a game‐week captain
prior to his return to play the team that drafted him…Converted a key third down late in third quarter with an 8‐yard catch in
tight coverage.
RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2009 Carolina 8 0 22 49 2.2 11 0 2 15 7.5 13 0
2010 Carolina 16 3 103 452 4.4 45 3 40 310 7.8 32 0
2011 Carolina 4 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 1 4 4.0 4 0
2012 Oakland 11 0 34 212 6.2 43 0 16 195 12.2 64 1
NFL totals (four years) 39 3 159 713 4.5 45 3 59 524 8.9 64 1
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD
2009 Carolina 17 352 20.7 33 0
2010 Carolina 47 1,034 22.0 46 0
2011 Carolina 11 250 22.7 31 0
2012 Oakland 15 344 22.9 51 0
NFL totals (four years) 90 1,980 22.0 51 0
82 Richard Gordon | TE | 6‐4 | 268 | Second year | Miami 2012: Has played in 12 games, with one start…Enters Week 17 second on the team with 10 special‐teams tackles…Missed
practice time early in camp with hip injury…Started preseason opener with Brandon Myers sidelined …Missed practice Aug. 22
(ribs) and did not play vs. Detroit (8/25), but returned to action the following week…(9/16) at Mia.: Made his second career
start, opening as an extra tight end; unstoppable on coverage, posted four special‐teams tackles…(9/23) vs. Pit.: In a 34‐31 win,
caught an important, 1‐yard TD pass – the first score of his career – in the third quarter, his second NFL reception…(9/30) at
Den.: Inactive after pulling his hamstring running post‐practice routes Sept. 28; did not make trip…Inactive for ensuing games at
Atlanta (10/14) and vs. Jacksonville (10/21)…(10/28) at KC: Returned to action and made a special‐teams tackle…(11/4) vs. TB:
Caught an 8‐yard pass, landing on his head at the end of the play…(12/16) vs. KC: In 15‐0 win, made a nice tackle on a smaller
Javier Arenas during a second‐quarter punt return…(12/23) at Car.: Pounced on a Joe Adams fumble at the Panthers’ 32‐yard
line, setting up a third‐quarter FG.
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Oakland 14 1 1 2 2.0 2 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2012 Oakland 12 2 2 9 4.5 8 1 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
NFL totals (two years) 26 3 3 11 3.7 8 1 0 0 #### 0 0
10 Derek Hagan | WR | 6‐2 | 210 | Fifth year | Arizona State 2012: Has played in 13 games, with two starts…Spent the offseason and training camp with Buffalo, which waived him at the
end of preseason…Signed with the Raiders Sept. 7… (9/10) vs. SD: Converted a third down with a 13‐yard reception on the
opening drive, then in the third quarter drew a pass‐interference penalty on another third‐down pass…(9/23) vs. Pit.: In a 34‐31
win, caught three passes – all on the game‐tying and game‐winning drives in the final period…Just before Sebastian Janikowski’s
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walk‐off kick, caught 9‐ and 17‐yard passes in the final minute, after setting up the kicker’s game‐tying field goal on the previous
drive with a 4‐yard reception on third‐and‐3…(9/30) at Den.: Made his season’s first start, replacing an inactive Darrius
Heyward‐Bey (concussion) …(10/14) at Atl.: In heartbreaking loss against undefeated Falcons, had 85 yards on four grabs, three
on the critical game‐tying TD drive in the last two minutes; accounted for 64 of the Raiders’ 80 yards on the march, setting up
Darren McFadden’s game‐knotting TD run with a career‐long 38‐yard reception to pierce the Atlanta 5‐yard line…(10/21) vs.
Jac.: Snapped a nine‐game receptions streak that dated to Dec. 11, 2011…(11/4) vs. TB: Caught a 6‐yard pass on a fourth‐
quarter TD drive, officially his only catch on the day after a holding penalty wiped out his 47‐yard touchdown early in the
second quarter…(11/11) vs. NO: Started at WR with Darrius Heyward‐Bey slowed by a hamstring injury…(12/6) vs. Den.:
Inactive due to the team’s decision to activate third QB Terrelle Pryor…(12/23) at Car.: Caught a 19‐yard pass on third‐and‐12
to extend a second‐quarter FG drive.
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2006 Miami 16 0 21 221 10.5 24 1 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2007 Miami 16 1 29 373 12.9 22 2 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2008 Miami 4 0 3 51 17.0 20 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
N.Y. Giants 0 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2009 N.Y. Giants 16 0 8 101 12.6 23 1 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2010 N.Y. Giants 7 4 24 223 9.3 17 1 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2011 Oakland 6 2 11 114 10.4 25 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
Buffalo 4 1 13 138 10.6 29 1 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
11 totals 10 3 24 252 10.5 29 1 0 0 ‐ 0 0
2012 Oakland 13 2 20 259 13.0 38 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
NFL totals (seven years) 82 10 129 1480 11.5 38 6 0 0 ‐ 0 0 Miami totals 36 1 53 645 12.2 24 3 0 0 ‐ 0 0
N.Y. Giants totals 23 4 32 324 10.1 23 2 0 0 ‐ 0 0
Oakland totals 19 4 31 373 12.0 38 0 0 0 #### 0 0
23 Joselio Hanson | CB | 5‐9 | 180 | Eighth year | Texas Tech PRONUNCIATION: ho‐SELL‐ee‐oh
2012: Has played in all 15 games, with five starts …Remarkably, has now recovered a fumble in six consecutive NFL
seasons…Signed by Raiders as free agent, Sept. 3, after six seasons with the Eagles…(9/10) vs. SD: Made his Raiders debut,
playing on special teams…(9/16) at Mia.: Played much of the game at cornerback with both 2012 starters, Ron Bartell and
Shawntae Spencer, sidelined by injury…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Played 49 snaps as a key defensive reserve, and recovered a second‐
quarter Jonathan Dwyer fumble to set up a game‐tying touchdown; wound up with a career‐best nine tackles…(9/30) at Den.:
Made his first Oakland start, as a fifth DB…(10/14) at Atl.: Halted the Falcons’ opening drive by picking off Matt Ryan, perfectly
reading the play, jumping the route and returning the ball a career‐long 21 yards, his first INT since robbing Green Bay’s Aaron
Rodgers at Lincoln Financial Field Sept. 12, 2010; in second half with Oakland leading by a TD, broke up a third‐down pass to
force Atlanta to settle for a field goal, then assisted on a key goal‐line stand late in third quarter…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Made two
clutch plays in final minutes, breaking up a fourth‐quarter pass with Oakland trailing 23‐16, then recovering a Cecil Shorts
fumble on the third play of overtime at the Jags’ 21‐yard line, setting up Sebastian Janikowski’s game‐ending field goal…(10/28)
at KC: Made his season’s second start, as a fifth defensive back…(11/4) vs. TB: Drew a start as a fifth defensive back, then
forced a key incompletion with his pressure on QB Josh Freeman late in the first half…(11/18) vs. NO: A game‐week captain,
made consecutive plays late in the second quarter to keep his team in the game; first punched the ball from the hands of Jimmy
Graham after a reception, then after the Saints recovered the fumble, nearly sacked Drew Brees but corralled him enough to
force an intentional grounding…(11/25) at Cin.: In the fourth quarter with Oakland down 27‐10, made what may have been the
defensive play of the year if not for an inadvertent whistle; stripped Mohamed Sanu in the left flat after a short completion,
then somehow tip‐toed along the sideline to bat the ball back in bounds before Tyvon Branch scooped it and returned the ball
22 yards for what would’ve been a mammoth defensive score…Officials took several minutes to determine that their whistle
had blown the play dead, then gave the Bengals possession, and played the down over…Earlier in second half, broke up a pass
on third down to force a punt…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Made his fourth start, lining up as a free safety on game’s first play; also took a
good angle to make a touchdown‐saving tackle in the third quarter…(12/6) vs. Den.: Started in the nickel package and played
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69 snaps…(12/16) vs. KC: Played key role in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards,
fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Tied his 2009 single‐season career high with his second INT, picking off Brady Quinn
early in second quarter, then dropped Dexter McCluster for no gain on fourth‐and‐1 to snuff out a fourth‐quarter
threat…Helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing yards…(12/23) at Car.: Dropped Cam Newton for
a 2‐yard loss in the first quarter, then forced a third‐quarter punt with a sure tackle short of the sticks.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 San Francisco 13 3 20 18 2 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
2006 Philadelphia 16 1 34 23 11 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0
2007 Philadelphia 16 4 45 31 14 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0
2008 Philadelphia 16 3 32 14 18 1.0 7.0 1 13 13 0 5 0 1 96
2009 Philadelphia 12 1 35 28 7 0.5 2.5 2 8 6 0 8 0 1 12
2010 Philadelphia 15 6 36 27 9 0.0 0.0 1 17 17 0 11 0 1 0
2011 Philadelphia 16 1 35 29 6 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0
2012 Oakland 15 5 64 47 17 0.0 0.0 2 24 21 0 6 1 2 1
NFL totals (eight years) 119 24 301 217 84 3.5 17.5 6 62 21 0 55 1 7 109
85 Darrius Heyward‐Bey | WR | 6‐2 | 216 | Fourth year | Maryland 2012: Has played in 14 games, with 13 starts…At 25, is the elder statesman of the Raiders’ wideouts…Isn’t yet an established,
elite NFL receiver, but definitely has the work ethic of one, judging by his relentless extra activities at practice; has earned
respect of Oakland’s young receivers, including Juron Criner, who said he watches the older WR so closely that he’s there to say
‘Bless you’ when Heyward‐Bey sneezes…Had to learn his third new offense in four years…Missed a small amount of practice
time after sustaining a shoulder injury at Arizona (8/17)… (9/10) vs. SD: Posted a pair of fourth‐quarter contributions, catching a
21‐yard pass and drawing a key pass‐interference flag, on fourth down, to help set up the Raiders’ only TD…(9/16) at Mia.:
Caught a 19‐yard pass on the first play from scrimmage, then on a first‐quarter screen pass threw a downfield block to spring
Mike Goodson on a 64‐yard TD…(9/23) vs. Pit.: On a memorable day, made a key downfield block on Darren McFadden’s 64‐
yard touchdown run, then caught his season’s first TD, a game‐tying 3‐yard touch pass from Palmer late in the first half…Early in
the fourth quarter, sustained a scary blow to the head and fell unconscious in the end zone; after several minutes, was carted
off the field on a stretcher, lifted his arm and thumb toward the sky, then spent the night at Eden Medical Center under
observation before his release the next morning, with a concussion and strained neck…(9/30) at Den.: Inactive after sitting out
practice all week…(10/14) at Atl.: Returned to the lineup for heartbreaking loss to undefeated Falcons; took a first‐quarter end‐
around for 20 yards, breaking a tackle and looking like a fullback on a physical run, his first carry since 2010…(10/21) vs. Jac.: In
26‐23 overtime triumph, caught a 59‐yard bomb down the right sideline, his longest reception in two years, setting up a first‐
quarter field goal; then on fourth‐and‐10 with Oakland trailing 23‐16 and less than four minutes left, drew a critical pass‐
interference penalty in the end zone, setting up Palmer’s game‐tying TD run…(10/28) at KC: Gave Oakland an insurmountable
lead late in third quarter, catching a short pass on the left sideline, breaking a tackle at the 16 and beating three more
defenders, stiff‐arming the final threat into the ground at the 5, en route to a 32‐yard TD…Also drew a first‐quarter illegal
contact penalty on third down, extending a field‐goal drive…(11/4) vs. TB: With one hand, hauled in an acrobatic 46‐yard
sideline pass, drawing a pass‐interference flag (declined after his reception); the play set up a go‐ahead TD just before
half…(11/11) at Bal.: Elected a game‐week captain before returning to his hometown, caught a 55‐yard TD pass late in the first
half, breaking an Ed Reed tackle before gaining the final 35 yards after contact; also converted a third‐and‐7 in the third
quarter…(11/18) vs. NO: Sustained a hamstring injury at practice Nov. 14 and did not start; still caught four passes…(12/6) vs.
Den.: Took a short pass near the sideline, broke a tackle and got most of his 56 yards after the catch on a big touchdown with
five minutes remaining in the game; the score, his fourth TD, matched his 2011 single‐season career high…(12/16) vs. KC: Did
not catch a pass in 15‐0 win, but threw a key block on Darren McFadden’s 19‐yard run in the third quarter, and drew a
defensive holding penalty early in the final period, helping set up a field goal…(12/23) at Car.: Helped set up a second‐quarter
FG by catching a 20‐yard pass and maintaining possession despite a big hit that drew a personal foul for targeting a defenseless
receiver…Then, with Oakland battling to tie the game in the fourth quarter, converted a third‐and‐9 with an 11‐yard catch.
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RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2009 Oakland 11 11 9 124 13.8 24 1 2 19 9.5 20 0
2010 Oakland 15 14 26 366 14.1 69 1 4 48 12.0 30 0
2011 Oakland 15 14 64 975 15.2 58 4 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2012 Oakland 14 13 39 593 15.2 59 4 2 16 8.0 20 0
NFL totals (four years) 55 52 138 2058 14.9 69 10 8 83 10.4 30 0
99 Lamarr Houston | DE | 6‐3 | 300 | Third year | Texas 2012: Has started all 15 games…Enters Week 17 first on the team in both QB hits (29) and tackles for loss (12)…(9/30) at Den.:
Hustled nearly 50 yards to be in place to recover a Demaryius Thomas fumble at the Raiders’ 4‐yard line in the second
quarter…(10/14) at Atl.: Registered four QB hits, and helped force an interception with pressure in the second quarter; then on
crucial goal‐line stand late in third quarter, one play after Atlanta returned a fumble to the Raiders’ 2, pressured Matt Ryan on a
first‐down incompletion…Also drew both Atlanta penalties in game…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Garnered AFC Defensive Player of the
Week honors – the first Oakland player to receive that award since Kamerion Wimbley in Week 17 of 2010 – with monumental
effort in 26‐23 overtime win; made four significant plays over the final four Jacksonville drives, none more important than
forcing an OT fumble after a Cecil Shorts reception, setting up Sebastian Janikowski’s walk‐off field goal…Began fourth quarter
by sacking Chad Henne, shooting at the QB’s ankles from a sprinter’s stance to force Jacksonville to settle for a field goal after a
Raiders fumble deep in their own territory, then dropped Rashad Jennings for a 1‐yard gain just prior to the two‐minute
warning in a tie game…Also stuffed Jennings on first play of overtime…Earlier, nearly registered a safety by flooring Jennings for
a 4‐yard loss to the Jags’ 3, and registered a pair of pressures, one to force an incompletion one play after a Raiders
interception, and another that came dangerously close to intentional grounding…(10/28) at KC: Elected a game‐week captain
prior to contest…Drew a first‐half holding penalty to negate a big gain, then batted down a Matt Cassel pass early in second
half…(11/4) vs. TB: Made a phenomenal individual effort to block a first‐quarter FG attempt, powering through the line before
batting away the kick with his hand, then scooped up the loose ball and returned it 34 yards to set up the game’s first
points…(11/11) at Bal.: Created a third‐quarter incompletion with pressure on Joe Flacco…(11/25) at Cin.: Drew a first‐quarter
holding penalty and forced an incompletion with third‐quarter pressure…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Dropped Trent Richardson for a 2‐yard
loss on third down to force a second‐quarter field‐goal attempt, forced another FG attempt with pressure on Brandon Weeden
early in second half, deflected a Weeden incompletion late in the third quarter, then sacked Weeden early in the final
stanza…(12/6) vs. Den.: Against Peyton Manning, had two pressures and one sack, drew a holding call and forced an
interception…Dropped the future Hall of Famer for a 10‐yard loss on third down to force a first‐quarter field‐goal
attempt…Midway through the second quarter, obstructed Manning’s arm before his release to allow Phillip Adams to intercept
the pass…On a third‐quarter goal‐line stand, his penetration created a lane for Desmond Bryant to throw Knowshon Moreno for
a 1‐yard loss…(12/16) vs. KC: Played nearly every snap in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to
119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Stuffed AFC’s leading rusher, Jamaal Charles, for no gain on first play
of game, helping Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing yards…Also created a second‐quarter
incompletion to force a punt, drew a holding penalty that nullified a long run, and late in the third quarter, on fourth and goal,
applied instant pressure on Quinn, forcing a quick release to a well‐covered receiver…(12/23) at Car.: Forced second‐ and third‐
quarter incompletions with pressure, then threw DeAngelo Williams for a loss on a fourth‐quarter run.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2010 Oakland 16 15 39 30 9 5.0 27.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
2011 Oakland 16 13 51 36 15 1.0 2.0 1 15 15 0 3 0 2 0
2012 Oakland 15 15 65 50 16 3.0 28.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0
NFL totals (three years) 47 43 155 116 40 9.0 57.0 1 15 15 0 5 2 5 0
24 Michael Huff | DB | 6‐0 | 211 | Seventh year | Texas 2012: Has started all 15 games, two at free safety and 13 at cornerback…Did not play in preseason contest at Arizona (8/17) to
attend the birth of his daughter, Madeline…(9/10) vs. SD: Dropped Ronnie Brown shy of the marker to force a third‐quarter
punt in a close game…(9/16) at Mia.: Hurried Ryan Tannehill into a second‐quarter incompletion…Told on bus after game he
would be moving from safety to cornerback, an extremely rare move in modern NFL history…(9/23) vs. Pit.: His team having
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lost both starting CBs in the first two weeks, made his first career start at cornerback, his first NFL appearance there in the base
defense since Dec. 27, 2009, at Cleveland, when he also filled an injury void at the position (had not started a football game at
CB since 2003 as a sophomore at Texas)...Left for one play (knee) after getting picked on a fourth‐and‐1 pass…(9/30) at Den.:
Again started at cornerback, in place of Spencer, and prevented a TD late in the third quarter by shoving Eric Decker out of
bounds before he could get his feet down in the end zone…(10/14) at Atl.: Against an elite passer, played arguably his best
game since moving to CB, matching his career high with four passes defensed (also 9/20/09 at KC), after posting four all of
2011; registered his 10th career INT, ending a first‐quarter Falcons drive by stepping in front of Julio Jones deep in Raiders
territory, then nearly intercepted another pass intended for Roddy White in the third quarter; got a hand on another pass
intended for Jones, initially ruled complete by overturned after replay challenge revealed the ball hit the ground, forcing a
punt…Also penetrated to hold up Jason Snelling on critical goal‐line stand late in third period, then broke up a pass intended for
Tony Gonzalez to force a fourth‐quarter punt…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Broke up a fourth‐quarter pass, a near‐interception late in
regulation on Jacksonville’s final drive; earlier made a third‐down tackle on Rashad Jennings late in the third quarter to force a
punt out of the Jacksonville end zone…(11/11) at Bal.: Broke up four passes, including an impressive play to intercept Joe Flacco
early in the second quarter, showing great awareness to continue tracking the ball into his arms after batting it in the air; the
play set up Oakland at the Baltimore 19 before a field goal…On the next series, broke up a touchdown intended for Torrey
Smith, and in the third quarter, nearly picked off another pass…(11/18) vs. NO: Broke up a second‐quarter pass to Marques
Colston, attacking the ball at its high point, to force a punt…(12/6) vs. Den.: Played just 25 snaps due to a wrist injury (X‐rays
negative) …(12/16) vs. KC: Played every snap in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total
yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…(12/23) at Car.: Got a hand on a second‐quarter pass nearly intercepted by Matt
Giordano, and helped neutralize Cam Newton, who had been red hot entering the game.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2006 Oakland 16 16 78 64 14 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2007 Oakland 16 16 85 74 11 1.0 0.0 1 4 4 0 11 1 0 0
2008 Oakland 16 7 28 23 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
2009 Oakland 16 12 59 54 5 0.5 3.5 3 15 10 0 14 0 1 0
2010 Oakland 16 16 94 77 17 4.0 21.0 3 32 17 0 7 3 0 0
2011 Oakland 12 11 38 32 6 0.0 0.0 2 24 24 0 4 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 15 15 65 43 22 0.0 0.0 2 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
NFL totals (seven years) 107 93 447 367 80 5.5 24.5 11 75 24 0 57 4 1 0
11 Sebastian Janikowski | K | 6‐1 | 258 | 13th year | Florida State PRONUNCIATION: jah‐ah‐COW‐skee
2012: Has played in all 15 games…Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October…Enters Week 17 having
connected on 36 of his last 39 field goals, dating to Dec. 24, 2011, (his only misses 51‐, 61‐ and 64‐yarders)…On attempts of 40
yards or less, has hit 53 in a row, having last missed such an attempt on Sept. 26, 2010, at Arizona (32 yards), a 24‐23 loss…On
attempts of 40 or more, has converted 19 of his last 24 attempts (his five misses: 51‐, 59‐, 61‐, 64‐ and 65‐yarders)…Also enters
Week 17 with an active streak of 125 successful PATS, having last missed a PAT Dec. 14, 2008, vs. New England…Sustained a
groin pull covering a kickoff vs. Detroit (8/25), and missed the preseason finale at Seattle (8/30) for precautionary reasons; has
battled the groin issue most of the season…Wife gave birth to twin daughters Sept. 3… (9/10) vs. SD: Hit an important 51‐yard
field goal – his 37th FG of 50‐plus yards – to get Oakland on the board in the first quarter…(9/16) at Mia.: Elected a game‐week
captain…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Kicked a 43‐yard field goal as time expired, his 12th career game‐winning kick, giving Oakland a
dramatic 34‐31 win…On previous drive, booted a 32‐yarder to knot the game at 31…(10/14) at Atl.: Connected on a 52‐yard
field goal, his 38th career FG from 50‐or‐more yards, and posted four TBs…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Converted four of five FG tries, his
lone miss from 64 yards at the end of regulation in attempt to break the NFL record; in 26‐23 OT win, hit the game‐ender from
40 yards out, on second down – the 13th game‐winning kick of his career; also kicked the game‐tying PAT with three minutes in
regulation, and four touchbacks, one that split the uprights…(10/28) at KC: Improved his outstanding career numbers at
Arrowhead Stadium with four FGs in 26‐16 win; also had five touchbacks on seven kickoffs…(11/25) at Cin.: Connected on a
season‐long 55‐yard field goal, his 39th career FG of 50‐plus yards, extending his lead among active kickers…(12/2) vs. Cle.:
Became the ninth player in franchise history to play 200 games in a Raiders uniform…Booted a 51‐yarder in the second quarter
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to give him 40 career FGs of at least 50, tying Morten Andersen for third on the NFL’s all‐time list…(12/6) vs. Den.: Did not have
a FG attempt, snapping a string of 15 straight contests with at least one three‐pointer…(12/16) vs. KC: Earned his seventh
career AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award…Was the only player to score a point, nailing five of six field goals in 15‐0
triumph…With his 42nd career field goal of 50‐plus yards, surpassed No. 3 Morten Anderson (40) and matched John Kasay for
No. 2 on the NFL’s all‐time list, trailing an active Jason Hanson…Hit multiple 50‐yard field goals for the fourth time in his career
(also at Ten., 10/28/07; vs. Ind. 12/26/10; at Hou. 10/9/11), connecting from 57 and 50…On a 51‐yard attempt in the second
quarter, came about 2 feet wide left of matching the NFL record he shares for most FG of 50‐plus in a game…His 57‐yarder, a
season best, came on the last play of the first half.
SCORING ‐‐Field Goals‐‐ ‐‐PAT‐‐
Year Team GP FG FGA Pct Lg Blk XP XPA Pct Blk Points
2000 Oakland 14 22 32 68.8 54 0 46 46 100.0 0 112
2001 Oakland 15 23 28 82.1 52 1 42 42 100.0 0 111
2002 Oakland 16 26 33 78.8 51 2 50 50 100.0 0 128
2003 Oakland 16 22 25 88.0 55 1 28 29 96.6 0 94
2004 Oakland 16 25 28 89.3 52 0 31 32 96.9 1 106
2005 Oakland 16 20 30 66.7 49 1 30 30 100.0 0 90
2006 Oakland 16 18 25 72.0 55 0 16 16 100.0 0 70
2007 Oakland 16 23 32 71.9 54 1 28 28 100.0 0 97
2008 Oakland 16 24 30 80.0 57 0 25 26 96.2 1 97
2009 Oakland 16 26 29 89.7 61 0 17 17 100.0 0 95
2010 Oakland 16 33 41 80.5 59 0 43 43 100.0 0 142
2011 Oakland 15 31 35 88.6 63 2 36 36 100.0 0 129
2012 Oakland 15 31 34 91.2 57 0 22 22 100.0 0 115
NFL totals (13 years) 203 324 402 80.6 63 8 414 417 99.3 2 1,386
FIELD GOALS
Year Team 1‐19 Pct 20‐29 Pct 30‐39 Pct 40‐49 Pct 50+ Pct
2000 Oakland 1/1 100.0 6/6 100.0 6/7 85.7 8/14 57.1 1/4 25.0
2001 Oakland 0/0 ‐ 7/7 100.0 9/10 90.0 6/9 66.7 1/2 50.0
2002 Oakland 0/0 ‐ 10/11 90.9 7/8 87.5 7/12 58.3 2/2 100.0
2003 Oakland 0/0 ‐ 6/6 100.0 6/6 100.0 9/10 90.0 1/3 33.3
2004 Oakland 1/1 100.0 7/7 100.0 7/8 87.5 8/10 80.0 2/2 100.0
2005 Oakland 1/1 100.0 7/8 87.5 5/6 83.3 7/12 58.3 0/3 0.0
2006 Oakland 1/1 100.0 2/3 66.7 9/11 81.8 3/3 100.0 3/7 42.9
2007 Oakland 0/0 ‐ 4/4 100.0 6/7 85.7 7/10 70.0 6/11 54.5
2008 Oakland 0/0 ‐ 11/11 100.0 8/8 100.0 2/4 50.0 3/7 42.9
2009 Oakland 0/0 ‐ 3/3 100.0 8/8 100.0 9/10 90.0 6/8 75.0
2010 Oakland 0/0 ‐ 8/8 100.0 13/14 92.9 8/12 66.7 4/7 57.1
2011 Oakland 1/1 100.0 8/8 100.0 5/5 100.0 10/11 90.9 7/10 70.0
2012 Oakland 1/1 100.0 9/9 100.0 10/10 100.0 5/5 100.0 6/9 66.7
NFL totals (13 years) 6/6 100.0 88/91 96.7 99/108 91.7 89/122 73.0 42/75 56.0
22 Taiwan Jones | RB | 6‐0 | 197 | Second year | Eastern Washington 2012: Has played in 13 games…Enters Week 17 leading the team with 11 special‐teams tackles…Pulled a hamstring during an
Aug. 5 training‐camp practice and sat out the next two weeks, including preseason contests vs. Dallas (8/13) and at Arizona
(8/17), before returning to action Aug. 19 …(9/10) vs. SD: Recorded his first career kickoff return, the season‐opening kickoff;
bruised his ribs against Chargers and missed much of practice the ensuing week…(9/16) at Mia.: Played, and made a nice, open‐
field tackle on a second‐quarter punt, but aggravated rib injury…(9/30) at Den.: Made two impressive tackles as a gunner in
coverage, on consecutive punts the first half, holding Jim Leonhard for ‐1 and 0 yards, respectively…Inactive after aggravating
knee injury at practice Oct. 17 for ensuing games vs. Jacksonville (10/21) and at Kansas City (10/28) …(11/4) vs. TB: Caught a 4‐
yard pass from Shane Lechler on a fake‐punt attempt; earlier, drew an illegal‐block penalty while covering a first‐quarter
punt…(11/11) at Bal.: Caught a pass and carried twice in an injury‐depleted backfield…(11/18) vs. NO: Left early in the second
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quarter with an ankle injury, but returned in the second half…(11/25) at Cin.: Slowed by an ankle injury sustained during
practice, played only on special teams, but made a pair of nice tackles on punt coverage, including a first‐quarter stop in which
he threw Pacman Jones for 6‐yard loss…(12/6) vs. Den.: Used great effort to draw a holding call on punt coverage…(12/16) vs.
KC: On a nice effort, corralled Javier Arenas on a first‐quarter punt return.
RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Oakland 10 0 16 73 4.6 14 0 2 25 12.5 30 0
2012 Oakland 13 0 6 21 3.5 7 0 2 11 5.5 7 0
NFL totals (two years) 23 0 22 94 4.3 14 0 4 36 9.0 30 0
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Oakland 2 22 11.0 16 0
93 Tommy Kelly | DT | 6‐6 | 325 | Ninth year | Mississippi State 2012: Has started all 15 games…Enters Week 17 leading the team with 20 QB pressures, and having started 79 consecutive
contests, every game since the beginning of the 2008 season – the longest active streak in the NFL among defensive tackles, and
fifth overall among defensive players…Voted a permanent 2012 captain by his teammates Sept. 3…Dominated the line of
scrimmage in every preseason contest, before sitting out preseason finale (coach decision, rest)…Registered a safety at Arizona
(8/17), by dropping Kevin Kolb in the end zone… (9/10) vs. SD: Combined to drop Ronnie Brown for a fourth‐quarter loss and
force San Diego to settle for a field goal…(9/16) at Mia.: Got a hand on a third‐down pass late in first quarter to force a punt,
then dropped Reggie Bush for a loss early in final stanza…(10/14) at Atl.: Kept alive his starting streak despite sustaining a
painful foot injury at practice Oct. 10, and missing one of few practices in his career, Oct. 11...(10/21) vs. Jac.: In second quarter
of 26‐23 OT win, registered a Blaine Gabbert sack; although an encroachment penalty nullified the play, forced the starting QB
from the game with a shoulder injury…Later in quarter, helped drop Rashad Jennings for a 1‐yard loss…(10/28) at KC: Used
vision and leverage to pounce on a fumbled snap at the Chiefs’ 18 on the first play of the second half, setting up a field goal,
then forced a punt early in fourth quarter by inducing a third‐down incompletion…(11/4) vs. TB: Left in the second quarter with
a chest injury, but returned shortly after; totaled three QB pressures…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Blasted a Brandon Weeden pass out of
the end zone deep in Cleveland territory late in the third quarter…(12/6) vs. Den.: Knifed into the backfield to throw Knowshon
Moreno for a loss early in the second half…(12/16) vs. KC: In 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to
119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Pressured Brady Quinn on an incompletion to force a punt late in the
first half, helping set up a field goal…Then on one fourth‐quarter series in Oakland territory, batted away a Quinn pass and two
plays later notched his first 2012 sack, dropping Quinn on third down to force another punt…Surpassed No. 7 Rod Martin (1977‐
88) on the Raiders’ career sacks list…Helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing yards…(12/23) at
Car.: Threw DeAngelo Williams for a 3‐yard loss on a first‐quarter carry, then combined with Desmond Bryant on a second‐
quarter sack.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 Oakland 10 3 20 16 4 4.0 34.0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 0
2005 Oakland 16 12 45 35 10 4.5 37.0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0
2006 Oakland 16 16 68 53 15 3.5 27.0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
2007 Oakland 7 6 30 27 3 1.0 8.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2008 Oakland 16 16 55 31 24 4.5 26.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 Oakland 16 16 55 37 18 1.0 8.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2010 Oakland 16 16 60 38 22 7.0 36.5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2011 Oakland 16 16 41 27 14 7.5 34.5 1 1 1 0 5 2 1 0
2012 Oakland 15 15 54 28 26 1.5 12.5 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0
NFL totals (nine years) 128 116 428 292 136 34.5 223.5 1 1 1 0 17 9 3 0
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9 Shane Lechler | P | 6‐2 | 230 | 13th year | Texas A&M PRONUNCIATION: LECK‐ler
2012: Has played in all 15 games …Over Weeks 9‐10, averaged 54.7 yards (45.6 net) on nine punts, with two inside the 20 and
no touchbacks; for just the second time in his distinguished career, averaged at least 54.5 gross yards in consecutive games, and
the first instance (Dec. 24, 2011, to Jan. 1, 2012) included a game in which he punted just once…Opened training camp on the
active/non‐football‐injury list, rehabilitating from July 30 arthroscopic surgery (Dr. Warren King, Fremont Surgery Center) on his
left (non‐punting) knee, correcting normal wear and tear over his 12‐year career, aggravated by weightlifting…Began punting
again Aug. 18, after passing his physical…Voted a 2012 captain by his teammates Sept. 3…(9/10) vs. SD: Saw Chargers deflect
his first blocked punt in six years…(9/30) at Den.: Despite a deflection of his second‐quarter punt, which traveled only 2 yards,
still averaged 49.4 gross, and 43.4 net, on his seven total punts; without the 2‐yarder, would’ve averaged 57.3 gross
yards…(10/14) at Atl.: Punted an uncharacteristic and career‐tying three touchbacks, one of which bounced backward 1 yard
deep in the end zone, another of which went through the arms of the Raiders’ down man…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Quietly and calmly
made one of the most important plays of a 26‐23 OT win, securing a slightly offline snap in time to place the ball for
Janikowski’s game‐tying extra point with less than three minutes left…(11/4) vs. TB: Threw his fourth career pass, a completion
to Taiwan Jones on a second‐quarter fake punt; earlier, his 58‐yard punt with no return flipped the field…(11/11) at Bal.:
Turned in one of finest days of an impressive career, averaging 54.8 (gross) and 47.6 (net), including a 60‐yarder, and a 53‐
yarder downed at the 2 early in the second quarter…(11/25) at Cin.: Averaged 42.0 net yards on six punts, and posted a season
high by pinning an opponent inside its own 20 on three occasions…(12/16) vs. KC: Posted the 1,000th punt of his distinguished
career…(12/23) at Car.: Averaged a stellar 43.8 yards on five punts – four of which pinned Carolina inside its own 20, the 14th
time in his career he’d recorded four such punts in a game…Posted a 41.0 net average.
Gross Opp Opp Net In
Year Team GP No Yds Avg Ret Yds Avg TB FC 20 LG Blk
2000 Oakland 16 65 2,984 45.9 30 279 38.0 10 12 24 69 1
2001 Oakland 16 73 3,375 46.2 34 502 35.6 12 5 23 65 1
2002 Oakland 14 53 2,251 42.5 18 276 32.7 12 9 18 70 0
2003 Oakland 16 96 4,503 46.9 52 669 37.2 13 14 27 73 0
2004 Oakland 16 73 3,409 46.7 35 413 37.2 14 10 22 67 0
2005 Oakland 16 82 3,744 45.7 39 460 37.9 9 16 26 64 0
2006 Oakland 16 77 3,660 47.5 34 437 36.4 19 10 19 67 1
2007 Oakland 16 73 3,585 49.1 40 445 41.1 7 12 25 70 0
2008 Oakland 16 90 4,391 48.8 43 425 41.2 13 11 33 70 0
2009 Oakland 16 96 4,909 51.1 63 459 43.9 12 13 30 70 0
2010 Oakland 16 77 3,618 47.0 45 400 40.8 4 11 27 68 0
2011 Oakland 16 78 3,960 50.8 44 593 40.9 9 8 27 80 0
2012 Oakland 15 75 3,549 47.3 43 435 38.6 9 14 20 68 1
NFL totals (13 years) 205 1,008 47,938 47.6 520 5793 38.8 143 145 321 80 4
7 Matt Leinart | QB | 6‐5 | 225 | Seventh year | USC 2012: Has dressed but not played in 13 games, and played in two…Called “Lefty” by offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, has
regained his confidence after two years in Houston, and inherited a similar offense with the Raiders after following Knapp to
Oakland; after Carson Palmer mentored him in college, actually has helped Palmer, his former USC teammate and a fellow
Heisman winner, learn the Raiders’ new playbook...Prematurely left preseason contest at Arizona (8/17) after sustaining a nasty
hit from Ricky Lumpkin; the collision pinned his index finger against his facemask on his non‐throwing hand, and sidelined him
for the ensuing preseason game, vs. Detroit (8/25), although he never received stitches; returned to practice the following
week and played at Seattle (8/30) …(11/11) at Bal.: Made his official Raiders debut and threw his first pass in an Oakland
uniform, late in the game…(12/23) at Car.: Replaced an injured Carson Palmer (ribs) midway through a drive late in the first
quarter and played the rest of the game, his most extensive action since Nov. 29, 2009, a start at Tennessee, with the
Cardinals…Engineered a pair of field‐goal drives.
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Yds/ Yds
Year Team GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rating
2006 Arizona 12 11 377 214 56.8 2,547 6.8 11 12 58 21 158 74.0
2007 Arizona 5 5 112 60 53.6 647 5.8 2 4 40 4 23 61.9
2008 Arizona 4 0 29 15 51.7 264 9.1 1 1 78 2 19 80.2
2009 Arizona 8 1 77 51 66.2 435 5.6 0 3 28 2 12 64.6
2010 Houston inactive/third QB (16 games)
2011 Houston 2 1 13 10 76.9 57 4.4 1 0 20 0 0 110.1
2012 Oakland 2 0 33 16 48.5 115 3.5 0 1 20 1 9 44.4
NFL totals (seven years) 33 18 641 366 57.1 4065 6.3 15 21 78 30 221 70.2
Arizona totals (four years) 29 17 595 340 57.1 3,893 6.5 14 20 78 29 212 86.9
Houston totals (two years) 2 1 13 10 76.9 57 4.4 1 0 20 0 0 110.1
RUSHING
Year Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2006 Arizona 22 49 2.2 14 2
2007 Arizona 11 42 3.8 20 0
2008 Arizona 4 5 1.3 8 0
2009 Arizona 9 ‐6 ‐0.7 1 0
2011 Houston 1 ‐1 ‐1.0 ‐1 0
2012 Oakland 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0.0
NFL totals 47 89 1.9 20 2
55 Rolando McClain | LB | 6‐4 | 259 | Third year | Alabama PRONUNCIATION: roh‐LAND‐oh
2012: Has played in 11 games, with nine starts…Missed practice Nov. 28‐30, and placed on reserve/suspended by club Nov. 30;
suspended two games for conduct detrimental to the team… (9/10) vs. SD: Dropped Antonio Gates shy of the marker to force a
punt early in third quarter, in a close game…(9/16) at Mia.: Playing on an ankle sprained the week before, broke up a first‐
quarter pass, then made a sure tackle shy of marker to force a punt early in second half…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Limited in practice all
week with a concussion, passed his NFL‐mandated tests and started 34‐31 win, posting a career‐high 13 tackles…(10/14) at Atl.:
Played just 17 snaps as the team utilized a nickel package most of the game, but still posted six tackles, one for loss, and a PBU;
blasted Jason Snelling for a loss on a third‐down run, ensuring a critical goal‐line stand late in the third quarter, after Atlanta
returned a fumble to the Raiders’ 2, then broke up a fourth‐quarter pass…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Broke up a second‐quarter pass on
third‐and‐1, and made a key stop for no gain on the first play of overtime in 26‐23 win…(10/28) at KC: Did not start, as team
opened in nickel package, but sacked Brady Quinn in first quarter, forcing his first career fumble and setting up a second‐and‐17
on which Oakland intercepted the QB…(11/4) vs. TB: Limited all week by toe injury sustained at practice Oct. 31, was available
to start but team opened again in nickel package…(11/18) vs. NO: Threw Chris Ivory for 2‐yard loss in the first quarter…(11/25)
at Cin.: Played central role in Oakland’s goal‐line stand early in fourth quarter; earlier, pressured Andy Dalton to force a first‐
quarter incompletion…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Did not play, his first of two games on reserve/suspended by club…(12/16) vs. KC:
Reinstated Dec. 10, returned to practice Dec. 12 in a backup role; inactive for game.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2010 Oakland 15 15 85 59 26 0.5 4.5 1 10 10 0 6 0 0 0
2011 Oakland 15 14 99 77 22 5.0 31.0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 11 9 90 59 31 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
NFL totals (three years) 41 38 274 195 79 6.5 42.5 1 10 10 0 23 1 0 0
20 Darren McFadden | RB | 6‐1 | 218 | Fifth year | Arkansas 2012: Has played in 11 games, all starts…Oakland enters Week 17 with a 10‐2 mark in his 11 career 100‐yard rushing games,
including a 3‐0 mark in 2012…Also enters Week 17 with a 30‐game receptions streak, longest on the team, dating to the
beginning of the 2010 season…Missed four games in second half of season with high‐ankle sprain…Two‐time Heisman runner‐
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up at Arkansas, reported to offseason workouts fully healthy, after leading the NFL in rushing with 610 yards through Week 6 in
2011…During offseason, worked out at same Dallas institute that trained gold‐shoes Michael Johnson...Has drawn praise from
Carson Palmer, who noted the back is a phenomenal teammate, and pointed out the obvious benefits of having the Raiders’
best players also be one of their hardest workers…Worked with new offensive coordinator Greg Knapp during Knapp’s first stop
in Oakland, in 2008; Knapp says the back’s biggest improvement since then is pass protection…Voted a 2012 captain by his
teammates Sept. 3… (9/10) vs. SD: Returned to action following his injury‐shortened 2011 campaign and posted 13 receptions
– the most ever by a Raiders RB and second‐most overall in team annals – for 86 yards, including 12‐ and 14‐yard plays to set up
an important second‐quarter field goal just prior to half…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Broke out of an early season funk with a 64‐yard
touchdown burst, his career’s second‐longest run, to knot the game in the first quarter…En route to his 10th career 100‐yard
rushing effort; also had a 16‐yard run on a third‐quarter TD drive, a series in which he initially scored on an outstanding 5‐yard
carry, but replay review showed his elbow touched the ground a split‐second before the ball broke the plane…(10/14) at Atl.: In
heartbreaking loss against undefeated Falcons, sprinted more than 30 yards after a sack‐fumble to save a TD and tackle Ray
Edwards at the Raiders’ 2‐yard line; essentially saved Oakland four points in a close game, as his team delivered a goal‐line
stand; also made a shoestring catch for 20 yards on a key third down in the second half, and officially compiled just 70 yards but
saw two first‐half carries, for 15 and 21 yards, wiped out by holding penalties, to keep him shy of 100 yards…(10/28) at KC:
Closed out a win with 73 yards on 12 fourth‐quarter carries (6.1 avg.), including four final‐period first downs, en route to his
114‐yard day…Broke off 19‐, 21‐ and 28‐yard runs in second half, and became the 12th player in franchise history to rush for
3,000 career yards…(11/4) vs. TB: Left in the second quarter with a right leg injury and did not return; diagnosed the next day
with a high‐ankle sprain…(11/11) at Bal.: Inactive with high‐ankle sprain…(11/18) vs. NO: Inactive with high‐ankle
sprain…(11/25) at Cin.: Inactive with high‐ankle sprain…(12/6) vs. Den.: Returned to action for the first time since Nov. 4,
starting at tailback…Scored a second‐quarter touchdown on a short pass from Carson Palmer…Took a sweep around left end for
36 yards on the first play of the second half……(12/16) vs. KC: Registered his 12th career 100‐yard game, helping Oakland
improve its mark in those games to 10‐2; in 15‐0 triumph, matched his career high with 30 carries…Had three explosive runs, a
15‐yarder in the first quarter, a 19‐yarder in the third quarter and another 15‐yarder to reach 100 on the day late in the third
quarter…(12/23) at Car.: Had a 3‐yard TD run nullified by a holding call in the fourth quarter.
RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2008 Oakland 13 5 113 499 4.4 50 4 29 285 9.8 27 0
2009 Oakland 12 7 104 357 3.4 28 1 21 245 11.7 48 0
2010 Oakland 13 13 223 1157 5.2 57 7 47 507 10.8 67 3
2011 Oakland 7 7 113 614 5.4 70 4 19 154 8.1 26 1
2012 Oakland 11 11 197 650 3.3 64 2 37 241 6.5 20 1
NFL totals (five years) 56 43 750 3277 4.4 70 18 153 1432 9.4 67 5
34 Mike Mitchell | S | 6‐0 | 213 | Fourth year | Ohio 2012: Has played in all 15 games, with one start…Playing without pain for the first time in two years, enjoyed a strong
preseason…Had 17 tackles and an interception…(9/16) at Mia.: Saw his first 2012 action on defense, playing 14 snaps and
posting a QB hurry…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Tweaked his knee on a first‐quarter kickoff, but returned and played balance of the
game…Drew a key illegal block that nullified Antonio Brown’s 72‐yard touchdown on a second‐quarter punt return…(10/14) at
Atl.: Saw several snaps at safety…(10/21) vs. Jac.: In 26‐23 OT triumph, made a nice play to hold PR Michael Spurlock to a short
gain in the second quarter, then applied QB pressure to force a third‐quarter punt with Oakland trailing 23‐16…(10/28) at KC:
Threw a nice block to help spring Phillip Adams on a 27‐yard punt return in third quarter…(11/4) vs. TB: Played the entire fourth
quarter at free safety in place of an injured Matt Giordano (hamstring), a nearly intercepted a pass thrown out of the back of
the end zone; in the first quarter, dropped PR Roscoe Parrish for no gain on a 58‐yard punt…(11/11) at Bal.: Played shortstop
on an impressive Shane Lechler punt early in second quarter, downing the slow grounder at the 2‐yard line…(11/18) vs. NO:
Made his eighth career start, but his first in the base defense, at strong safety in place of Tyvon Branch (neck) …(12/6) vs. Den.:
Saw 32 snaps in the secondary, mostly in place of an injured Tyvon Branch (ankle)…Sustained neck injury in the second quarter
but returned to action…Nearly made a momentum‐turning play on a first‐quarter punt return, using excellent timing to disrupt
PR Trindon Holiday and force a muff, recovered by Denver…Sacked Peyton Manning on a safety blitz late in first half, his first
sack since 2011…Also dropped Knowshon Moreno for a loss in the fourth quarter…(12/16) vs. KC: Made a third‐down tackle to
force a first‐quarter punt, but aggravated a neck injury on a second‐quarter punt and did not return…(12/23) at Car.: Played the
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final three‐plus quarters in place of an injured Tyvon Branch (foot)…Forced a third‐quarter incompletion with heavy pressure on
a safety blitz…Also pressured Cam Newton on a second‐quarter incompletion.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2009 Oakland 16 0 16 11 5 1.5 16.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Oakland 16 3 51 41 10 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 5 1 2 12
2011 Oakland 13 4 31 22 9 1.0 1.0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 15 1 40 23 17 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
NFL totals (four years) 60 8 138 97 41 3.5 23.5 2 0 0 0 11 1 2 12
17 Denarius Moore | WR | 6‐0 | 190 | Second year | Tennessee PRONUNCIATION: den‐AIR‐ee‐us
2012: Has played in 14 games, all starts…Enters Week 17 with a 22‐game receptions streak, which began Oct. 16, 2011, second‐
longest on the team…Pulled a hamstring at mini‐camp June 13, reported to training camp at full strength, then aggravated the
injury on the second day of practice, July 31…Attempted to practice a few days later before trainers opted to rest the muscle
and allow it to heal…Missed all four preseason games…Returned to practice Sept. 4… (9/10) vs. SD: Inactive with hamstring
strain…(9/16) at Mia.: Made his season debut, in starting lineup, and made three catches, including a 31‐yarder for his first
2012 reception and an important third‐down conversion on a second‐quarter field‐goal drive…(9/23) vs. Pit.: In a 34‐31 win,
caught five passes, including a critical fourth‐quarter touchdown, helping Raiders erase a late 10‐point deficit…Extended a third‐
down TD drive with a 12‐yard grab on third‐and‐9, then drew a fourth‐quarter pass‐interference flag to help set up Sebastian
Janikowski’s game‐tying field goal…Earlier, on Darrius Heyward‐Bey’s TD, ran a crisp combo route to misdirect his adversary and
create space for Heyward‐Bey…(9/30) at Den.: Hauled in a 37‐yard pass to set up a field goal late in first half…(10/14) at Atl.: In
heartbreaking loss to undefeated Falcons, posted his fourth career 100‐yard receiving effort…In first quarter, snagged a 49‐yard
pass to move Oakland from the shadow of its own goal line, en route to a field goal, then caught an 11‐yard pass to pierce the
Falcons’ 10 on a second‐quarter FG drive…Patiently maneuvered his way into the end zone on a 25‐yard score that gave
Oakland a 13‐7 advantage just before intermission, then caught a 17‐yard pass late in the game nullified by holding…(10/21) vs.
Jac.: In 26‐23 OT triumph, set up his own TD in helping Oakland claw back from a 20‐6 second‐half deficit, drawing a 33‐yard
pass‐interference penalty in the third quarter; five plays later, caught a short pass over the middle and extended himself
Superman style the final 5 yards for an important TD; replay review upheld the call on the field, showing his knees or elbows did
not touch before he broke the plane…(10/28) at KC: Fell just shy of 100 yards and late in the first half caught a TD pass in a third
straight game, matching the longest such streak by an Oakland player in two years (Zach Miller, Sept. 26‐Oct. 10, 2010)…On his
second reception, eclipsed 1,000 career receiving yards, and did it while averaging 18.1 yards per reception (56 for 1,015), the
fifth‐best mark by an active player…Turned a first‐quarter bubble screen into a 58‐yard play, setting up the game’s first
points…(11/4) vs. TB: Caught a 26‐yard pass on a fourth‐quarter drive, helping set up a key touchdown; on the ensuing
possession, drew a critical pass‐interference flag on a fourth‐and‐2 pass, keeping alive a drive that wound up pulling Oakland
within a field goal, 35‐32, with less than four minutes left…(11/11) at Bal.: Beat Ed Reed on a 30‐yard touchdown early in
second half, then converted a third down late in the third quarter and caught a 38‐yard pass, making a move to get the final 13,
setting up a FG early in final stanza…(11/18) vs. NO: Drew his fourth pass‐interference flag on the year, setting up a first‐and‐
goal at the 1‐yard line late in the first half…(11/25) at Cin.: In the third quarter, made a nice double move to get open and
snagged a finger‐tip touchdown catch over the middle, his team‐leading and career‐high sixth TD reception, most by a Raiders
player since Jerry Porter had nine in 2004…(12/6) vs. Den.: Served as the team’s punt returner with Phillip Adams nursing a
concussion…Shaken up after a scary second‐quarter collision, but returned to action…(12/16) vs. KC: In 15‐0 win, made two
important catches, both on third downs, to extend the first series of the second half, a field‐goal drive that began at the
Oakland 7…Left with leg cramps but returned to action…Tied a season high with five catches.
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Oakland 13 10 33 618 18.7 78 5 5 61 12.2 25 1
2012 Oakland 14 14 50 736 14.7 58 6 1 ‐5 ‐5.0 ‐5 0
NFL totals (two years) 27 24 83 1354 16.3 78 11 6 56 9.3 20 1
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KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Oakland 2 37 18.5 20 0 25 7 216 8.6 34 0
2012 Oakland 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 5 4 8 1.6 8 0
NFL totals 2 37 18.5 20 0 30 11 224 7.5 34 0
83 Brandon Myers | TE | 6‐3 | 256 | Fourth year | Iowa 2012: Has started all 15 games…Enters Week 17 with a 16‐game receptions streak, third‐longest on the team…Also enters
Week 17 with a team‐leading 75 receptions, most by a Raiders TE since Todd Christensen had 95 in 1986 and most by a Raiders
player since Jerry Porter had 76 in 2005…Has more catches this season than any previous year in his life, including his time at
Iowa and Prairie City‐Monroe (Iowa) High School…Didn’t even appear on the Hawkeyes’ depth chart entering his sophomore
season…Reported to camp with the most career receptions on the team among tight ends…Established himself as a consistent
and reliable target during the first half of camp, before a shoulder injury sidelined him Aug. 10 on the eve of the preseason
opener (8/13); missed the ensuing game at Arizona (8/17), but returned to practice Aug. 19… (9/10) vs. SD: Posted a then‐
career‐high five catches – four in the fourth quarter ‐‐ including 26‐ and 16‐yard grabs, and an 11‐yard reception to the
Chargers’ 2‐yard line, setting up Oakland’s only TD; 65 total receiving yards and 26‐yard reception also were career
bests…Became first Oakland TE to average at least 13.0 yards since Zach Miller on Nov. 26, 2009 (5‐73)…(9/16) at Mia.: Again
eclipsed his career bests in receptions and yards with six catches for 86 yards, leading team in both categories; in his second
game, matched his receiving yards (151) from the entire 2011 campaign…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Caught four passes, all critical catches
to extend scoring drives, most importantly a 15‐yard grab on third‐and‐10 with 48 seconds remaining en route to Sebastian
Janikowski’s walk‐off field goal; sustained a concussion on last reception…(9/30) at Den.: Took a back‐door screen for 22 yards
early in second quarter…(10/14) at Atl.: Had five grabs, four in the final quarter…Three of his catches came in the final five
minutes, including two for 21 yards on a late TD drive to help Oakland claw back to tie the contest with 40 seconds left…(10/21)
vs. Jac.: For a third time in a young season, established a career high in receptions, this time leading Oakland with seven catches
in a 26‐23 OT win, including three grabs in the fourth quarter, one of which went for 17 yards on third‐and‐9 on a FG
drive…(10/28) at KC: Caught a career‐best 29‐yard pass to convert a third‐and‐long late in the first half; also threw key blocks to
open a lanes on big plays by Denarius Moore and Darren McFadden…(11/4) vs. TB: A game‐week team captain, surpassed both
his career total entering the season (32), and his single‐season lifetime best of 34 catches (he had 34 as a senior at Iowa in 2008
and 33 as a prep senior in high school)…For the fourth time in eight 2012 games, established a career high in receptions (8‐59),
and added his first two TD catches as Raiders fought back feverishly from a 35‐17 deficit…Had five grabs in the final stanza,
including 4‐ and 1‐yard TDs just 4½ minutes apart in helping Raiders back into the game…(11/11) at Bal.: Snagged five more
passes, including a 21‐yard reception to the 5‐yard line, in which he found a soft spot in the Ravens’ defense in front of Ed Reed,
setting up a second‐quarter FG…(11/18) vs. NO: Found a hole in the New Orleans zone on a 1‐yard TD reception late in the first
half…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Matched Tim Brown’s 1997 single‐game franchise record with 13 catches, for 130 yards – most by a
Raiders TE since Zach Miller had 139 vs. Philadelphia Oct. 18, 2009…Caught a 17‐yard TD late in game…(12/16) vs. KC: Caught
just two passes in 15‐0 win, but one was critical in extending one of the more impressive drives of the season, a quick march
that began at the Oakland 9 with 56 seconds left in the first half…On an out pattern, hauled in a 14‐yard catch and went out of
bounds at the Chiefs’ 39 with 3 seconds left, setting up Sebastian Janikowski’s 57‐yard field goal.
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2009 Oakland 11 2 4 19 4.8 6 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2010 Oakland 15 2 12 80 6.7 16 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2011 Oakland 16 7 16 151 9.4 24 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2012 Oakland 15 15 75 753 10.0 29 4 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
NFL totals (four years) 57 26 107 1003 9.4 29 4 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
76 Lucas Nix | OL | 6‐5 | 320 | Rookie | Pittsburgh 2012: Has not played; inactive for all 15 games…One of two undrafted rookies (Rod Streater) to make the Raiders’ season‐
opening roster, played in all four preseason games…An under‐the‐radar prospect, signed by Raiders after an injury shortened
his senior year.
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49 Jamize Olawale | FB/RB | 6‐1 | 240 | Rookie | North Texas PRONUNCIATION: juh‐MAZE oh‐lah‐WALL‐ee
2012: Has played in two games…Signed to the 53‐man roster off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad Dec. 4...Played two years
at North Texas, recording eight receptions for 88 yards and helping the Mean Green record 2,112 rushing yards as a
senior…Transferred to North Texas from El Camino Junior College, the same school that Raiders FB Marcel Reece attended, in
Torrance, Calif. …A San Francisco native, attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School…(12/6) vs. Den.: Inactive…(12/16) vs.
KC: Made his NFL debut on the opening kickoff, then played several snaps as a fullback.
RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Oakland 2 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
3 Carson Palmer | QB | 6‐5 | 235 | 10th year | USC 2012: Has started all 15 games…Threw for 200 or more yards in 16 straight games, a Raiders franchise record, from Nov. 27,
2011, to Nov. 18, 2012…Entered Week 16 on pace for career highs in attempts, completions and yards, but saw his season cut
short after sustaining a painful hit; his 85.3 passer rating was his highest since 2007 in Cincinnati…Has reached 3,000 yards for
the sixth time in his career, and reached it in his 10th game, faster than any previous season (needed 11 games to reach 3,000
in 2007, and 12 contests to get there in 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2010); the last Raiders QB to throw for 3,000 yards was Kerry
Collins in 2005 (3,759)…From Weeks 9‐11, threw for 1,094 yards, his highest career mark over a three‐game stretch, breaking
his 1,021‐yard mark over the last three contests of the 2011 season, Dec. 18‐Jan. 1…Also strung together three 300‐yard
passing games for the first time in his career, from Nov. 4‐18…Over a span from Weeks 3‐6, threw 93 straight passes without an
INT …In a script flipped compared to the last time they were together, has benefited from the addition of former USC
teammate and fellow Heisman winner Matt Leinart, who helped Palmer learn the new Oakland offense, similar to the playbook
employed by the Houston Texans, Leinart’s last stop…Completed a full offseason with his new receivers, and for the first time
gets to play with Darren McFadden in the same backfield…Voted a 2012 captain by his teammates Sept. 3… (9/10) vs. SD: Led
the Raiders on three drives of 10‐or‐more plays, including a fourth‐quarter march that ended with a 2‐yard TD pass to Rod
Streater and an ensuing two‐point throw to the same target to bring Oakland within one score, with less than a minute left; also
led the Raiders on a 14‐play drive to get important points just prior to half; hit 32 of his 46 attempts, his most passes in a
Raiders uniform, and most since tossing 50, at Atl., 10/24/10; also surpassed 3,000 yards as a Raider…(9/16) at Mia.: Hit nine
receivers and threw for 373 yards, the sixth‐highest total of his career, including a 64‐yard TD pass to Mike Goodson to knot the
game in the first quarter…Had opened the year without an interception over his first 93 attempts until throwing an INT on his
last pass of the game…(9/23) vs. Pit.: With poise, led Oakland in overcoming a 10‐point, final‐period deficit, his 12th career
fourth‐quarter comeback win, and second with the Raiders…Became the first Raiders QB to engineer scores on every second‐
half possession since Jay Schroeder beat Seattle in overtime on Oct. 13, 1991…Threw three TD passes, all difficult, short‐
yardage scores in the red zone, including a perfect touch pass to Darrius Heyward‐Bey…Connected on each of his last four
passes, for 49 yards, in the final minute to position Sebastian Janikowski for a walk‐off, 43‐yard FG…Lone interception came on
his first pass of game, after target Denarius Moore slipped in his route…On ensuing possession, saw a left‐loaded blitz at the
line and audibled into a run, Darren McFadden’s 64‐yard touchdown…(10/14) at Atl.: In heartbreaking loss to NFL’s only
undefeated team, enjoyed one of finest games of career until throwing a late interception returned by Asante Samuel for a TD,
ending his streak of 93 passes without a pick; showed leadership and accountability by publicly accepting blame for loss
following game, moments after calmly responding to the INT by leading Oakland on an eight‐play, 80‐yard drive in the final two
minutes to tie the game with 40 seconds left; was an incredible 5‐of‐6 for 85 yards, finding a window in the Falcons’ defense for
a 38‐yard pass to Derek Hagan on his final attempt, setting up the game‐tying TD in the last minute…Outplayed the NFL’s No. 2‐
rated passer in a hostile environment to come within inches of defeating 5‐0 Falcons, twice connecting on key passes with
Denarius Moore, a 25‐yard go‐ahead TD in the second quarter, and a perfectly placed 49‐yard strike down the right sideline
after Michael Huff intercepted a pass on the Raiders’ 2…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Showed toughness and resiliency in leading his team
back from a 20‐6 second‐half deficit, engineering a game‐saving drive late in regulation of a 26‐23 overtime win…Scattered 26
completions over seven targets, five of which caught at least four passes…On that drive, a 10‐play, 58‐yard march, connected
with Rod Streater for 18 yards to convert a third‐and‐6, then finished the series with a 1‐yard touchdown sneak to knot the
game with 3:34 remaining in regulation…Broke Rich Gannon’s franchise record (11) by throwing for at least 200 yards in a 12th
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consecutive game…(10/28) at KC: Late in first half, completed a 29‐yard third‐and‐long pass to Brandon Myers with Justin
Houston draped around his waist, then threaded a perfect pass through two defenders into the arms of Denarius Moore for a
go‐ahead TD, giving Oakland a lead it would not relinquish…Completed just 14 of 28 passes, but was responsible for just eight
of those incompletions…(11/4) vs. TB: Rallied Raiders back from 35‐17 deficit in final 13 minutes, engineering three TD drives to
put Oakland a field goal away from overtime…Playing the final period without the team’s top two running backs, both out with
high‐ankle sprains, established career highs in attempts (61) and completions (39) – each the second most in Raiders history –
and became just the third player in team annals to throw for more than 400 yards (414) and at least four TD passes, the first
since Cotton Davidson on Oct. 25, 1964, vs. Denver…Threw for at least four TDs for the sixth time in his career, his first such
effort in a Raiders uniform…(11/11) at Bal.: Threw for 368 yards to increase his two‐game total to 782, a career high…With
injury leaving his top two RBs inactive, threw two touchdown passes, a 55‐yarder to Darrius Heyward‐Bey and a 30‐yarder to
Denarius Moore…His only interception was tipped at the line of scrimmage…(11/18) vs. NO: Guided Raiders on 81‐ and 93‐yard
TD drives, both scoring tosses…On the first, rolled to his right to extend the play before patiently waiting for Brandon Myers to
come open…On the second, threw a nice fade in the back left corner to Juron Criner…Also recorded his third straight 300‐yard
game for the first time in his career, and reached 3,000 passing yards in his 10th game, faster than any other NFL
season…(11/25) at Cin.: In returning to play his former team, withstood four sacks and consistent pressure; saw five passes
broken up and several drops, including an interception that bounced out of the hands of his intended receiver…Failed to reach
200 passing yards for the first time since Nov. 20, 2011, snapping his franchise‐record 16‐game streak…Still, stood in the pocket,
absorbing a brutal hit just before lofting a perfectly placed 20‐yard touchdown pass down the middle to Denarius
Moore…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Recorded his seventh 300‐yard passing game, including a gorgeous, over‐the‐top touchdown strike to
Rod Streater, a 64‐yard score late in third quarter…Also guided Oakland on a 15‐play, 94‐yard TD drive with no timeouts late in
20‐17 loss…(12/6) vs. Den.: Against the AFC West champion, engineered perhaps the most impressive offensive drive of the
season late in the first half, a 14‐play, 80‐yard march on which he was 9‐of‐11, including a gorgeous pump fake to his right to
draw the defense away from a wide‐open Darren McFadden on his left, for a 6‐yard TD…Earlier, threw a dart down the seam
for 58 yards to rookie Rod Streater…Then, in the fourth quarter, found Darrius Heyward‐Bey for a 56‐yard TD…(12/16) vs. KC:
After awaking with flu‐like symptoms, managed a solid game and did not turn the ball over in 15‐0 win…On third down,
completed 6‐of‐10…Moved into second place on the team’s single‐season list in both attempts and passing yards…(12/23) at
Car.: On a first‐series trick play, caught a lateral from QB Terrelle Pryor, then fired a pass back to Pryor on a 22‐yard gain…On
the play, reached 4,000 yards for the fourth time in his career…Later in the first quarter, struck in the back by Greg Hardy’s
helmet in his lower rib cage at high velocity, a hit that drew a 15‐yard personal foul and forced the QB from the game…After
stadium X‐rays were negative, underwent further testing, which revealed cracked ribs and a bruised lung, at a Charlotte
hospital before boarding the long flight home…Then, upon arrival, spent the night at Eden Medical Center under observation.
Yds/ Yds
Year Team GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rating
2003 Cincinnati inactive/third QB (nine games); active/did not play (seven games)
2004 Cincinnati 13 13 432 263 60.9 2,897 6.7 18 18 76 25 178 77.3
2005 Cincinnati 16 16 509 345 67.8 3,836 7.5 32 12 70 19 105 101.1
2006 Cincinnati 16 16 520 324 62.3 4,035 7.8 28 13 74 36 233 93.9
2007 Cincinnati 16 16 575 373 64.9 4,131 7.2 26 20 70 17 119 86.7
2008 Cincinnati 4 4 129 75 58.1 731 5.7 3 4 36 11 67 69.0
2009 Cincinnati 16 16 466 282 60.5 3,094 6.6 21 13 73 26 213 83.6
2010 Cincinnati 16 16 586 362 61.8 3,970 6.8 26 20 78 26 201 82.4
2011 Oakland 10 9 328 199 60.7 2,753 8.3 13 16 78 17 119 80.5
2012 Oakland 15 15 565 345 61.1 4,018 7.1 22 14 64 26 199 85.3
NFL totals (10 years) 122 121 4,110 2,568 62.5 29,465 7.2 189 130 78 203 1434 86.2
Cincinnati totals (eight years) 97 97 3,217 2,024 62.9 22,694 7.1 154 100 78 160 1,116 86.9
Oakland totals (two years) 25 24 893 544 60.9 6,771 7.6 35 30 78 43 318 83.5
Year Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2004 Cincinnati 18 47 2.6 14 1
2005 Cincinnati 34 41 1.2 14 1
2006 Cincinnati 26 37 1.4 11 0
2007 Cincinnati 24 10 0.4 10 0
2008 Cincinnati 6 38 6.3 15 0
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2009 Cincinnati 39 93 2.4 15 3
2010 Cincinnati 32 50 1.6 9 0
2011 Oakland 16 20 1.3 10 1
2012 Oakland 18 36 2.0 9 1
NFL totals 213 372 1.7 15 7
67 Alex Parsons | C/G | 6‐4 | 316 | First year | USC 2012: Has played in all 15 games, with one start…Spent the entire spring taking reps with the first‐team offense with starter
Stefen Wisniewski recovering from shoulder surgery, then took all but one first‐team series during the preseason after
Wisniewski left after one possession in the opener vs. Dallas (8/13) with a calf injury…Has earned the trust of QB Carson
Palmer, who says he doesn’t notice when Parsons is in the huddle, a good thing…Reported to camp lighter than last season, and
says he looks better in white, and better able to move in the Raiders’ new zone‐blocking scheme… (9/10) vs. SD: In NFL debut,
started at center, in place of an injured Wisniewski…Sustained a shoulder injury…(9/16) at Mia.: Limited in practice, did not
start but played on special teams…(10/14) at Atl.: Replaced an injured Mike Brisiel (concussion) at right guard late in the
second half and played the balance of the game, helping Oakland in a valiant effort against undefeated Falcons.
6 Terrelle Pryor | QB | 6‐4 | 233 | Second year | Ohio State 2012: Has played in two games; inactive for first 11 games, and dressed but did not play in two contests…Had to overcome
personal tragedy entering camp, having lost both his life‐long mentor Ted Sarniak III (July 20) and father Craig (July 26) just days
apart…Played essentially his first organized NFL game in exhibition opener vs. Dallas (8/13)…Led the Raiders to 21 second‐half
points in a 31‐20 triumph vs. Detroit (8/25), throwing for two touchdowns and running for another; racked up 90 yards rushing
on five carries, and 137 yards passing on three completions…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Dressed but did not play…(12/16) vs. KC: After a
false‐start penalty erased his lone 2011 play, took his first official snaps, getting one series at the beginning of the second
quarter…Threw an incompletion as part of a three‐and‐out…(12/23) at Car.: Saw action on three snaps, including a first‐
possession razzle‐dazzle in which he took a direct snap, threw a lateral to a split‐wide Carson Palmer, then caught a 22‐yard
pass from the QB; broke a tackle just after catching the pass…On a QB draw in the third quarter, picked up 2 yards from the
Carolina 9, his first career carry, then recorded his first career completion, hitting Marcel Reece in the flat for 5 yards inside the
Carolina 10.
Yds/ Yds
Year Team GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rating
2011 Oakland 1 0 0 0 ‐ 0 ‐ 0 0 ‐ 0 0 ‐
2012 Oakland 2 0 2 1 50.0 5 2.5 0 0 5 0 0 56.3
NFL totals (two years) 3 0 2 1 50.0 5 2.5 0 0 5 0 0 56.3
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS ‐‐ Caught one pass for 22 yards, 12/23/12 at Car.
RUSHING
Year Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2011 Oakland 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
2012 Oakland 1 2 2.0 2 0
Totals 1 2 2.0 2 0
45 Marcel Reece | FB | 6‐1 | 255 | Third year | Washington 2012: Has played in all 15 games, with 13 starts, nine at FB and four at RB…One of the best stories on the team, signed a long‐
term contract extension just prior to season’s first game… (9/10) vs. SD: After going the full preseason without a touch, caught
a 15‐yard pass to convert a third down on a second‐quarter field goal drive…(9/23) vs. Pit.: As an upback, returned the opening
kickoff 36 yards, a career long…(9/30) at Den.: Led team with five receptions, including a 31‐yard pass in the first
quarter…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Did not start, as team opened in three‐WR set, but played entire game and caught a 35‐yard pass
early in fourth quarter to set up an important field goal as Oakland fought back for a 26‐23 overtime win…(11/4) vs. TB: With
both Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson out with high‐ankle sprains, helped the Raiders fight back valiantly from a 35‐17
fourth‐quarter deficit, establishing career highs with eight receptions and 95 receiving yards, including a 13‐yard touchdown
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down the right sideline that helped cut the Bucs’ lead to 35‐32 with just under four minutes left…Had four catches in the final
period, and two late in the third quarter on an important TD drive, including a 26‐yard grab on which he laid out to secure the
reception…(11/11) at Bal.: Made his first NFL start as a RB, with high‐ankle sprains making both Darren McFadden and Mike
Goodson inactive; compiled a career‐high 13 carries, for 48 yards (3.7 avg.), and led the team with seven catches; converted a
pair of third downs in the second quarter, including a carry in which he bulled through the line on a third‐and‐1, extending a TD
drive…Also caught a nice 24‐yard pass early in the third quarter…(11/18) vs. NO: Again replacing McFadden as the starting RB,
recorded single‐game career bests with 19 carries and 103 rushing yards, and with 90 yards in the air, nearly became only the
second Oakland player (Marcus Allen) to top 100 rushing and receiving yards…Had 193 yards from scrimmage…Set up the
Raiders’ first score with a 56‐yard reception in the second quarter…(11/25) at Cin.: Made his third straight start at RB,
passionately averaging 4.9 yards on 15 attempts, including a 10‐yard run on a third‐quarter FG drive in which he broke several
tackles…Helped Oakland back into the game later in third quarter, with inspiring carries of 12 and 15 yards, breaking several
more tackles, on a TD drive…Late in first half, took a screen for 11 yards, hurdling a defender for the first down…(12/2) vs. Cle.:
Averaged 5.1 yards on seven carries, including a 12‐yard burst early in game…(12/16) vs. KC: Helped pave the way for 203
rushing yards in 15‐0 win.
RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2009 Oakland 2 0 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0 2 20 10.0 11 0
2010 Oakland 16 13 30 122 4.1 31 1 25 333 13.3 73 3
2011 Oakland 12 6 17 112 6.6 26 0 27 301 11.1 47 2
2012 Oakland 15 13 59 271 4.6 17 0 52 496 9.5 56 1
NFL totals (three‐plus years) 45 32 106 505 4.8 31 1 106 1,150 10.8 73 6
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD
2009 Oakland 3 58 19.3 23 0
2010 Oakland 1 7 7.0 7 0
2012 Oakland 1 36 36.0 36 0
NFL totals (three‐plus years) 4 65 16.3 23 0
29 Brandian Ross | CB | 6‐1 | 191 | First year | Youngstown State PRONUNCIATION: BRAN‐don
2012: Has played in 13 games…Initially signed by Green Bay as a non‐drafted free agent in 2011, and spent entire rookie season
on the Packers’ practice squad…Signed by Raiders off Packers’ practice squad on Sept. 19…Made the Packers’ active roster to
begin the 2012 season…vs. SF (9/9): Inactive for Packers’ season‐opener…Waived Sept. 10, when Packers activated LB Erik
Walden, and re‐signed to Green Bay’s practice squad on 9/12…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Made his NFL debut, playing exclusively on
special teams, recording one tackle…(10/28) vs. KC: Made a key play late in first half, helping force a Javier Arenas muffed punt
and keeping the returner from the ball to allow Jon Condo to recover at the Chiefs’ 14 and set up a go‐ahead TD…(12/2) vs.
Cle.: Saw several snaps in the secondary; blitzed late in the third quarter, pressuring Brandon Weeden into an incompletion and
force the Browns to settle for a FG…(12/6) vs. Den.: Saw five snaps as a safety with both Tyvon Branch and Mike Mitchell
sidelined by injury…(12/16) vs. KC: Saw extensive snaps with Phillip Adams (concussion) sidelined in 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first
shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Made a third‐down stop to
force a second‐quarter punt, then broke up a fourth‐quarter pass intended for Jon Baldwin in the end zone, after knocking him
off his route on a fourth‐down pass…(12/23) at Car.: Played most of the last three‐plus quarters at cornerback with starter
Phillip Adams (groin) sidelined.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2011 Green Bay Practice squad
2012 Green Bay Inactive
Oakland 13 0 10 10 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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92 Richard Seymour | DT | 6‐6 | 317 | 12th year | Georgia 2012: Has played in eight games, all starts…Aggravated minor tendinitis in his knee during an Aug. 5 training‐camp practice and
missed the preseason opener vs. Dallas (8/13)…Started ensuing week at Arizona (8/17), and missed the remainder of
preseason, given the time off by Head Coach Dennis Allen, in part to save his body for the long regular season…Voted a 2012
captain by his teammates Sept. 3…Missed five games in the season’s second half with a Grade 2 hamstring tear…(9/10) vs. SD:
Combined to keep the Chargers out of the end zone in the fourth quarter, combining to drop Curtis Brinkley for a loss…(9/23)
vs. Pit.: Sacked Ben Roethlisberger on to help force a fourth‐quarter punt, setting up the Raiders’ walk‐off field goal in a 34‐31
win…(9/30) at Den.: Made an incredible individual effort on three straight plays late in the first quarter, getting a hand on two
straight Peyton Manning incompletions to force Denver to settle for field goal, then got an arm on ensuing FG attempt, which
still flew through uprights…(10/14) at Atl.: In heartbreaking loss against undefeated Falcons, registered a tackle for
loss…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Made a pair of second‐half plays behind the line of scrimmage in helping Oakland fight back from a 20‐6
deficit for a 26‐23 OT win; first, combined to drop Rashad Jennings for a 2‐yard loss late in the their quarter and force an
eventual punt, then sacked Chad Henne on the second play of overtime, a 10‐yard loss one play before the Raiders’ decisive
fumble recovery that set up Sebastian Janikowski’s game‐ending FG from 40 yards out…(10/28) at KC: Recorded a sack for a
second straight game – his longest streak in two years ‐‐ dropping Matt Cassel in the second quarter…(11/4) vs. TB: Hurried
Josh Freeman on a second‐quarter incompletion and batted away another pass, then after a failed onside kick in the fourth
quarter, recovered a fumble in the Bucs’ backfield with 7:50 remaining; Oakland converted the turnover into eight points,
cutting the Tampa Bay lead to 35‐32…Pulled a hamstring late in the game…(11/11) at Bal.: Inactive with a hamstring injury, his
first missed contest since the end of 2010, snapping a games‐played streak at 24…(11/18) vs. NO: Inactive (hamstring) …(11/25)
at Cin.: Inactive (hamstring) …(12/2) vs. Cle.: Inactive (hamstring) …(12/6) vs. Den.: Inactive (hamstring)…(12/16) vs. KC:
Returned to practice but aggravated his hamstring injury on Dec. 13 and was inactive for a sixth straight game.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2001 New England 13 10 44 25 19 3.0 18.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2002 New England 16 16 56 33 23 5.5 42.0 1 6 6 0 3 0 1 0
2003 New England 15 14 80 45 35 8.0 57.0 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 0
2004 New England 15 15 67 37 30 5.0 30.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 68
2005 New England 12 12 69 41 28 4.0 33.0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 0
2006 New England 16 15 51 25 26 4.0 18.0 1 0 0 0 8 0 1 0
2007 New England 9 8 30 16 14 1.5 14.5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2008 New England 15 15 63 34 29 8.0 50.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2009 Oakland 16 16 47 30 17 4.0 20.0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
2010 Oakland 13 13 48 36 12 5.5 36.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 13
2011 Oakland 16 15 29 23 6 6.0 24.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 8 8 27 16 11 3.0 18.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0
NFL totals (12 years) 164 157 611 361 250 57.5 360.5 2 6 6 0 40 4 8 81
New England totals (eight years) 111 105 460 256 204 39.0 262.5 2 6 6 0 29 3 6 68
Oakland totals (four years) 53 52 151 105 46 18.5 98.0 0 0 0 0 11 1 2 13
77 Matt Shaughnessy | DE | 6‐5 | 285 | Fourth year | Wisconsin PRONUNCIATION: SHAW‐nuh‐see
2012: Has started all 15 games…Enters Week 17 second on the team in tackles for loss (9½)…Owns a healthy perspective after
overcoming a broken leg and torn ACL in college at Wisconsin, as well as enduring the death of his older brother…A capable
pass rusher, who had seven sacks in 2010, could be the key to the Raiders’ run defense, which struggled after a shoulder injury
sidelined him in 2011…One of strongest players on team… (9/10) vs. SD: Returned from injury‐shortened 2011 campaign to
start season opener and forced a first‐quarter punt by splitting a sack of Philip Rivers with David Tollefson, his first sack since
the ’11 opener at Denver, 9/12/11…(9/16) at Mia.: Beat Jake Long to sack Ryan Tannehill early in second quarter, then two
plays later disrupted the passer to force an incompletion on third down and force a punt; on following series, knifed into the
backfield to drop Reggie Bush for a loss…(10/14) at Atl.: In heartbreaking loss against undefeated Falcons, posted three tackles
for loss, including a Matt Ryan sack shortly before a second‐quarter INT; also caused a Ryan interception in the first half with
pressure on the QB…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Posted a tackle for loss early in game…(10/28) at KC: Applied first‐quarter pressure on
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Brady Quinn, forcing a pass intercepted by Matt Giordano; also dropped Jamaal Charles for a loss early in third quarter…(11/4)
vs. TB: Had three QB pressures…(11/11) at Bal.: Dropped FB Vonta Leach for a 3‐yard loss on a first‐quarter screen, then
knocked Flacco to the ground on a completion for loss early in the second period; also drew a holding penalty…(11/18) vs. NO:
Drew a false‐start penalty in the second quarter, setting up third‐and‐11…(11/25) at Cin.: Forced a three‐and‐out with an Andy
Dalton sack on third down late in the third quarter…(12/16) vs. KC: In 15‐0 win, Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit
Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Also helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing
just 10 rushing yards.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2009 Oakland 16 2 29 26 3 4.0 18.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2010 Oakland 16 8 56 43 13 7.0 38.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0
2011 Oakland 3 3 7 6 1 1.0 9.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 15 15 39 27 12 3.5 29.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NFL totals (four years) 50 28 131 102 29 15.5 94.5 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0
79 Willie Smith | T | 6‐5 | 310 | Second year | East Carolina 2012: Has played in nine games, with seven starts…Claimed off waivers by Raiders Aug. 31 from Washington, where he started
three games at the end of 2011, opposing edge pass rushers Jason Pierre‐Paul, Jared Allen and Trent Cole… (9/10) vs. SD: Made
his Raiders debut, on special teams…(9/16) at Mia.: Replaced an injured Khalif Barnes (groin) at right tackle and played the final
32 minutes…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Made his first start in a Raiders uniform, replacing Barnes at right tackle, and helped Darren
McFadden rush for 113 yards, including a 64‐yard burst to his side in the first quarter…(10/28) at KC: In 26‐16 win, ushered
McFadden to 114 rushing yards on a line that didn’t allow a sack…(11/18) vs. NO: Inactive.
36 Shawntae Spencer | CB | 6‐0 | 190 | Ninth year | Pittsburgh 2012: Played in two games, both starts, then was inactive for six straight games before going on injured reserve (Lisfranc foot
sprain) prior to Week 10 contest …(9/10) vs. SD: Made his Raiders debut, starting at cornerback…(9/16) at Mia.: In his 100th
NFL game, shed a block to drop Reggie Bush for a 3‐yard loss early in second quarter, and broke up a pass before departing in
the second half with a foot sprain; did not return…Inactive with foot injury for ensuing games vs. Pittsburgh (9/23), at Denver
(9/30), at Atlanta (10/14), vs. Jacksonville (10/21), at Kansas City (10/28) and vs. Tampa Bay (11/4)…Tested the foot during
workouts the week before the Baltimore game (11/11) before going on injured reserve Nov. 10.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 San Francisco 16 12 66 57 9 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0
2005 San Francisco 15 14 76 69 7 0.0 0.0 4 85 61 1 19 0 0 0
2006 San Francisco 13 13 74 62 12 2.0 11.0 1 0 0 0 9 1 2 11
2007 San Francisco 11 1 31 27 4 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
2008 San Francisco 2 0 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 San Francisco 16 16 62 53 9 0.0 0.0 2 2 2 0 10 0 0 0
2010 San Francisco 16 16 57 42 15 0.5 6.0 3 0 0 0 9 1 1 0
2011 San Francisco 9 0 7 6 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 2 2 4 3 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
NFL totals (nine years) 100 74 380 322 58 2.5 17.0 11 87 61 1 59 3 3 11
32 Jeremy Stewart | RB | 5‐11 | 215 | Rookie | Stanford 2012: Has played in four games…A non‐drafted free agent signed by Philadelphia, split his preseason between the Eagles and
Jets before signing to the Oakland practice squad, where he spent the season’s first nine weeks…(11/11) at Bal.: Promoted to
the active roster the day before the game, made his NFL debut and recorded his career’s first seven carries; also served as the
blocking deep man on kickoff returns…(11/18) vs. NO: Took a third‐quarter screen pass for 23 yards, hurdling Malcolm
Jenkins…Also returned two kickoffs…(11/25) at Cin.: Snagged a dumpoff in the fourth quarter and raced 26 yards down the left
sideline for an important first down…(12/2) vs. Cle.: Led the team with 46 yards on nine carries (5.1 avg.), including 11‐ and 14‐
yard bursts on consecutive carries on a second‐quarter FG drive; also had a 10‐yard run in the third quarter.
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RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Oakland 4 0 25 101 4.0 14 0 8 62 7.8 26 0
KICKOFF RETURNS
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Oakland 3 43 14.3 16 0
80 Rod Streater | WR | 6‐3 | 200 | Rookie | Temple PRONUNCIATION: STREET‐er
2012: Has played in all 15 games, with two starts…The New Jersey state champion in the high jump, was one of the top players
pursued by the Raiders following the 2012 NFL Draft…Has worked with agent D.S. Ping to learn jiu‐jitsu, and fights cornerbacks
differently at the line of scrimmage…Learned two WR positions during camp, due to injuries…Didn’t expect to be drafted, after
catching only 19 passes – one more than he caught in four preseason games with the Raiders ‐‐ last year in a run‐oriented
Temple offense, but was impressed that the Raiders did the most research of those teams interested in him as a free agent,
realizing their interest in him was legitimate… (9/10) vs. SD: An undrafted rookie, made his NFL debut in the starting lineup with
both Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (hamstring) inactive…Posted his first NFL reception on initial series, deep in San
Diego territory, but fumbled the ball after a blindside hit from Melvin Ingram; made up for the turnover late in game, catching
his first NFL score ‐‐ the Raiders’ only TD ‐‐ on a 2‐yard strike from Carson Palmer, followed by an unofficial reception on the
ensuing reception to bring Oakland within one score with less than a minute left…Also caught a first‐quarter pass to set up the
game’s first points, Sebastian Janikowski’s 51‐yard field goal…(9/16) at Mia.: Drew a pass‐interference penalty deep in Miami
territory, helping set up a fourth‐quarter FG…(9/23) vs. Pit.: In a 34‐31 win, moved the chains with a tough fourth‐quarter
catch, converting a third‐and‐9 with a 17‐yard reception on the sideline, en route to a TD…Poked in the eye on the play, left
before returning on the next series…(10/14) at Atl.: Caught a 14‐yard pass to convert an early third‐and‐12…(10/21) vs. Jac.:
Made his second career start, part of a three‐WR alignment…High‐pointed a key, 18‐yard reception on the game’s most
important drive, converting a third‐and‐6 to the Jags’ 25, helping to set up the game‐tying TD late in fourth quarter of a 26‐23
overtime win; then, caught another sideline pass on the Raiders’ last offensive snap, setting up a 64‐yard Janikowski FG attempt
that would’ve won the game…(10/28) at KC: Recovered an onside kick in final minutes, helping to preserve a 26‐16 win…(11/4)
vs. TB: Registered four catches for 54 yards, including a go‐ahead, 25‐yard touchdown late in the first half…Also drew a pass‐
interference in the end zone, moving the ball to the 1‐yard line just before a Raiders TD that cut the Bucs’ lead to 35‐24 with
9:48 remaining…(11/18) vs. NO: Set up a fourth‐quarter touchdown with a 20‐yard reception to the Saints’ 3…(12/2) vs. Cle.:
Caught a 64‐yard touchdown late in third quarter…(12/6) vs. Den.: Registered his first career 100‐yard receiving game, on the
strength of a 58‐yard post pass in the first quarter…(12/16) vs. KC: In 15‐0 win, tied for the team lead with five catches,
including a 9‐yard reception late in the first half to start an impressive drive that resulted in points entering the locker
room…(12/23) at Car.: Went over the middle in the fourth quarter to draw a helmet‐to‐helmet penalty and set up the Raiders
with a first‐and‐goal from the Panthers’ 8…Also converted a third‐and‐10 with a 12‐yard grab in the third quarter.
RECEIVING RUSHING
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 Oakland 15 2 35 507 14.5 64 3 0 0 ‐ ‐ 0
58 David Tollefson | DE | 6‐4 | 260 | Sixth yr. | Northwest Missouri St. PRONUNCIATION: TOHL‐if‐son (as in toll bridge)
2012: Has played in 14 games…Returned this offseason to his native East Bay and the Raiders, where he spent part of the 2007
season, with two Giants Super Bowl rings…Served as a key utility player in New York, and fills a similar role on Oakland’s
defense…Mom, Debi Crocker, grew up a Raiders fan and gives him a pep talk filled with “grown‐up words” before every game:
"I'll tell him I love him before I hang up," Crocker said, "but none of the nice stuff is going to help him play better. I have to get
him ready to play football, and you need a potty mouth to do that."…(9/10) vs. SD: In his first game as a Raider, shared a first‐
quarter sack with Matt Shaughnessy, and helped keep the Chargers out of the end zone in the fourth quarter, combining on a
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pair of tackles for loss (Curtis Brinkley and Ronnie Brown)…(10/28) at KC: Threw a block to help spring Phillip Adams on a 27‐
yard punt return in the third quarter…(11/4) vs. TB: Registered a tackle for loss…(12/23) at Car.: Inactive.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2007 N.Y. Giants 6 0 4 2 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 N.Y. Giants 13 0 19 15 4 3.5 19.5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2009 N.Y. Giants 15 0 17 14 3 1.0 9.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 N.Y. Giants 13 0 20 12 8 0.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
2011 N.Y. Giants 16 2 21 13 8 5.0 32.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2012 Oakland 14 0 15 10 5 0.5 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NFL totals (six years) 77 2 96 66 30 10.5 66.5 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0
68 Jared Veldheer | T | 6‐8 | 321 | Third year | Hillsdale PRONUNCIATION: vell‐DEER
2012: Has started all 15 games…(9/16) at Mia.: Shut down DE Cameron Wake, on a Raiders unit that did not allow a
sack…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Cleared paths for Darren McFadden (113 rushing yards) in 34‐31 win…(10/28) at KC: In 26‐16 win, ushered
McFadden to 114 rushing yards on a line that didn’t allow a sack; also threw a nice block to help spring Denarius Moore on a
58‐yard bubble screen early in game…(11/18) vs. NO: Helped Marcel Reece to 103 yards on the ground…(12/16) vs. KC: Held
Chiefs without a sack for only the third time all year and helped pave path for 203 rushing yards, including 110 from Darren
McFadden, in 15‐0 win…Elected as game‐week captain prior to contest.
52 Philip Wheeler | LB | 6‐2 | 240 | Fifth year | Georgia Tech 2012: Has started all 15 games…Serves as a key cog in the Raiders’ new, aggressive defense…A slippery, versatile defender, has
given himself to the Raiders’ new scheme…Worked with new Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver at the 2008 Senior
Bowl, where Tarver and the 49ers’ staff served as coaches…(9/10) vs. SD: Made his Oakland debut, in the starting lineup, and
helped to force a first‐quarter punt by flushing Philip Rivers into the arms of his teammates; also dropped Antonio Gates and
Ronnie Brown shy of the marker on separate third‐quarter plays to force two punts, in a close game, then broke up a fourth‐
quarter pass intended for Gates…(9/16) at Mia.: Beat Jake Long to hit Ryan Tannehill prior to a third‐down incompletion to
force a punt late in third quarter; wound up with 12 tackles to match a career high, including a personal‐best 10 solo
stops…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Elected by team as a game‐week captain prior to kickoff, enjoyed one of the finest efforts of his career in
34‐31 win, matching a career high with 12 tackles, including eight solo stops, two forced fumbles (both in the second half) and
two passes broken up, all personal bests…Also recovered a fourth‐quarter fumble to set up a key touchdown…Broke up a
second‐quarter pass to force a punt, a play initially ruled a Heath Miller catch but overturned upon replay review…In the third
quarter, forced an Antonio Brown fumble on the goal line, where Brown unbelievably recovered his own loose ball in the end
zone…(9/30) at Den.: Established a career high with 14 tackles and crushed Peyton Manning on two occasions just after the QB
released his pass…(10/14) at Atl.: Began wearing the helmet radio and calling defensive plays as Raiders implemented a revised
nickel package during their bye week…One play after officials flagged him for pass interference defending Tony Gonzalez,
blasted Matt Ryan, who floated a pass into the arms of teammate Tyvon Branch, setting up a second‐quarter TD…Later, in the
third quarter, applied pressure on a third‐down incompletion and force Atlanta to settle for a field goal in close game…(10/28)
at KC: Led the team with 13 tackles, two for loss, including his first Raiders sack, his first since Nov. 6, 2011, vs.
Atlanta…Dropped QB Matt Cassel on third down midway through second quarter, forcing Chiefs to settle for a FG, then late in
third quarter with Kansas City attempting to get back in the game, made every stop on a three‐and‐out…Also, early in fourth
quarter, pressured Cassel into an incompletion, and later in final stanza blasted Cassel just before he threw an interception
deep in Raiders territory…(11/4) vs. TB: Had nine stops, one in the Bucs’ backfield, and surpass his 2011 single‐season career
high of 84 tackles…(11/18) vs. NO: Delivered a clean hit on Drew Brees, forcing a third‐down incompletion and punt in the first
quarter, then dropped Mark Ingram for no gain on third‐and‐1 to force a third‐quarter punt…Injured his neck in the third
quarter, but returned to the game…(11/25) at Cin.: Registered a single‐season career high with his second 2012 sack, dropping
Andy Dalton on a late blitz midway through the third quarter…Also forced a first‐quarter punt with a third‐and‐1 pressure on a
Dalton incompletion, and played a big role in holding Bengals to a field goal on three straight snaps from the 1‐yard line early in
fourth quarter…(12/6) vs. Den.: Played every snap and posted 13 tackles; also broke up a Peyton Manning pass and forced a
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second‐quarter punt with QB pressure…(12/16) vs. KC: Led the team with nine tackles, playing every snap in 15‐0 win,
Oakland’s first shutout in 10 years; helped limit Chiefs to 119 total yards, fewest by a Raiders defense since 1975…Posted his
third 2012 sack late in first quarter, dropping Brady Quinn, then made two more tackles to force a punt on the three‐and‐out
series to keep KC from getting back into the game…Helped Oakland match its franchise record by allowing just 10 rushing
yards…(12/23) at Car.: Broke up a first‐quarter incompletion, forced another incompletion with second‐quarter pressure, then
on the last play of the third quarter got his hand on a Cam Newton pass intercepted by Miles Burris.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2008 Indianapolis 16 0 14 12 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 Indianapolis 16 7 61 42 19 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2010 Indianapolis 16 5 61 40 21 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2011 Indianapolis 13 11 84 47 37 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2012 Oakland 15 15 147 96 51 3.0 30.0 0 0 0 0 6 2 1 0
NFL totals (five years) 76 38 367 237 130 5.0 36.0 0 0 0 0 8 4 1 0
61 Stefen Wisniewski | C/G | 6‐3 | 307 | Second year | Penn State PRONUNCIATION: wiz‐NEW‐skee
2012: Has played in 14 games, all starts…After moving from guard to center, where he started 13 games in college, missed the
offseason recovering from shoulder surgery…Then strained a calf muscle on first series of preseason opener vs. Dallas (8/13)
and sat out the final three preseason games…Returned to practice Sept. 4…(9/10) vs. SD: Dressed but did not play, with calf
strain, snapping a streak of 16 starts to open his career…(9/16) at Mia.: Returned to the lineup, making his second career start
at center (also at SD, Nov. 10, 2011)…(9/23) vs. Pit.: Cleared paths for Darren McFadden (113 rushing yards) in 34‐31 win,
including his 64‐yard touchdown in the first quarter…(9/30) at Den.: On Brandon Myers’ screen reception, for 22 yards in first
quarter, hustled out in front of the play to throw a block and spring him for his final yards…(10/21) vs. Jac.: Provided a key
block on Carson Palmer’s game‐tying TD late in 26‐23 OT win…(10/28) at KC: In 26‐16 win, ushered McFadden to 114 rushing
yards on a line that didn’t allow a sack…(11/18) vs. NO: Assisted Marcel Reece to 103 yards on the ground…(12/16) vs. KC: Held
Chiefs without a sack for only the third time all year and helped pave path for 203 rushing yards, including 110 from Darren
McFadden, in 15‐0 win.