MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 2, 2011
Media Contact: Dwayne Taylor
Office Number: 510-758-0001
Cellular Number: 510-757-2000
Fax Number: 510-758-0002
Email: dtayl@raidersfootball.com
Website:  www.raiders.com


New England Patriots (2-1) vs. Oakland Raiders (2-1) 
The Raiders look to improve their season record to 3-1.


Oakland, CA, October 2, 2011-- The Oakland Raiders, led by NFL rushing leader Darren McFadden look to improve their record to 3-1 as they host Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.  Darren McFadden is currently atop the NFL rushing charts with 391 rushing yards after 3 games.  Offensively the Raiders are pleased to have 2nd year player Jacoby Ford return to the lineup after missing all of the preseason and the first 3 weeks of the season.  Ford came on strong at the end of the 2010 season and gave the fans and the organization something to look forward to during the 2011 season.

The Raiders look to have many big plays on offense this week as they have the luxury of playing rookie sensation Denarius Moore and Jacoby Ford at the same time.  Moore (9 Receptions, 180 Yards, 1 Td.) has played phenomenal this season, making big plays in each of the last two games.  Head Coach Hue Jackson has been impressed with the young talent he has on his team and he looks forward to the future.

New England Patriots make long trip to the west coast after suffering a loss to the upstart Buffalo Bills.  During the week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Tom Brady threw an uncharacteristic 4 interceptions. The Raiders look to pressure Brady into having another 4 interception outing this Sunday.  The leader along the Raiders defensive line is former New England Patriot, Richard Seymour (10 tackles, 2.5 sacks).  The Raiders look for Seymour and the rest of the defensive line to harass Brady all afternoon.

October is Breast Cancer awareness month in the NFL.  All players and coaches will wear pink game accessories such as cleats, gloves, socks, wristbands, or towels.  Coaches will wear a pink pendant, hat, wristbands or shirt.  The stadium decor will have a pink theme to further promote breast cancer awareness.
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Included in the media kit:
-Oakland Raiders Stats for the first 3 weeks
-New England Patriots Stats for the first 3 weeks
-Injury report for both teams
-Series history for both teams
-Action shots
-Depth Charts
-Player and Coaches Biographies