When the Raiders defeated the Texans in Houston on Sunday, it was no secret the end result was more than just a win. Players and coaches were no doubt mourning the loss of their late owner, Al Davis, and were able to cash in on the “win one for Al” mentality. Aside from the emotional [...]
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