Will Raiders reach unlucky 13?

October 29, 12:11 AMOakland Raiders ExaminerPatrick Patterson

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On Sunday the Raiders travel down to San Diego to face the division rival Chargers. The Raiders have lost twelve straight games to the Bolts. This streak has spanned this entire span of Raiders failure. Thus defeating the Chargers would have a strong symbolic effect on this flailing franchise.

Can Cable succeed in beating the Bolts?
(AP File Photo/ Ben Margot)

The last time the Raiders beat the Chargers Bill Callahan was the head coach and the Raiders were defending AFC Champions. Quarterback Rich Gannon led the Raiders to a 34-31 victory in overtime.

Since that victory Norv Tuner (4), Art Shell (2), Lane Kiffin (3), and Tom Cable(4) have all had their chances to end the misery against the Chargers, but not one of them could get a single victory. JaMarcus Russell is the eighth quarterback to have started for the Raiders during that same period. Marques Tuiasosopo, Rick Mirer, Kerry Collins, Aaron Brooks, Andrew Walter, Josh McCown, and Daunte Culpepper have all been under center, as the losses to the Bolts continued to climb.

There are only six Raiders currently on the Raiders roster who were on the team the last time the Raiders were victorious over the Bolts. Shane Lechler, Sebastian Janikowski, Langston Walker, and rookies Nnamdi Asomugha, Justin Fargas, and Sam Williams.

During the streak the Raiders have been outscored to the tune of 339-150 during the streak.

This is not the longest one-sided streak in the history of these two teams. From 12/15/1968 through 9/18-1978 the Raiders did not lose to the Chargers. There were two ties during that series, but an 18-0-2 run is impressive.

Zach Miller said, "I know we let one slip away week one. We won't let that happen again."

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Thank you to Ryan Leong for the pictures in the included slideshow!