| 2017 Oakland Raiders season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mark Davis |
| General manager | Reggie McKenzie |
| Head coach | Jack Del Rio |
| Home field | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–10 |
| Division place | 3rd AFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | DE Khalil Mack C Rodney Hudson LG Kelechi Osemele LT Donald Penn QB Derek Carr |
| Uniform | |
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The 2017 Oakland Raiders season was the 58th overall season of the Oakland Raiders' franchise, the franchise's 48th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 23rd season since their return to Oakland, and the third and final season under head coach Jack Del Rio. It was the first season for the team since the franchise announced its impending relocation to Las Vegas.
The Raiders began the season on September 10 at the Tennessee Titans and finished the season December 31 at the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders, as they did in 2016, played one home game in Mexico City, this time against the New England Patriots.[1] Although the league approved the Raiders' eventual relocation to Las Vegas on March 27, 2017, the team still maintained its lease at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum and intended to use the stadium for at least the 2017 and 2018 seasons and the 2019 season.[2][3]
After a 12–4 record the prior season that saw the Raiders return to the playoffs for the first time since 2002, the Raiders finished the season 6–10, having the biggest drop in number of wins since 2003. They finished in third place in the AFC West and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The season also marked a return to a double-digit loss record for the first time since 2014.
The offense struggled under first year offensive coordinator Todd Downing, ranking 17th (tied with Denver) in yardage rankings, 25th in rushing yards, and 23rd in points. The defense also struggled under Ken Norton Jr., having no interceptions under Norton. Norton was fired on November 21, 2017.[4] However, the defense showed some improvement under Norton's replacement, John Pagano.[5]
The Raiders fired head coach Jack Del Rio on December 31, 2017, following the final game of the season and a four-game losing streak.[6][7][8]
This season is notable for former Seattle Seahawks running back and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch coming out of retirement to play for the Raiders before their move to Las Vegas.
This was the first season since 1999 that Sebastian Janikowski was not on the roster, as the Raiders cut him after getting caught dating a 27-year-old woman while he was 37 in October 2015.
- ^ "Raiders to host Patriots on Sunday, November 19 in Mexico City". Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- ^ Rosenthal, Gregg. "NFL owners approve Raiders' move to Las Vegas". NFL.com. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ^ "Oakland Coliseum director sounds like he wants Raiders out immediately". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders fire defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. after rough outing vs. Patriots". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Wells, Adam. "Raiders Fire Ken Norton; John Pagano Named Defensive Coordinator". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders fire coach Jack Del Rio after 6-10 season". FOX Sports. December 31, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders fire head coach Jack Del Rio". NFL. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders fire Jack Del Rio, one report says Jon Gruden 'going to be' next Raiders coach". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 18, 2018.