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Week 11 Notes and Observations: Oakland Raiders vs. Houston Texans

By Kemp Moyer

Nov 21, 2016; Mexico City, MEX; Oakland Raiders fullback Jamize Olawale (49) scores on a 75-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans during a NFL International Series game at Estadio Azteca. The Raiders defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Mexico City, MEX; Oakland Raiders fullback Jamize Olawale (49) scores on a 75-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans during a NFL International Series game at Estadio Azteca. The Raiders defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders long snapper Jon Condo (59) and punter Marquette King (7) run onto the field before the start of the game against the Denver Broncos at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders long snapper Jon Condo (59) and punter Marquette King (7) run onto the field before the start of the game against the Denver Broncos at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Win the 3rd Phase – Special Teams

1. Special Teams Turnover Forced

There are few more impactful plays in NFL football than forcing a turnover on special teams. The Raiders got a key one on a kickoff early. After Richard’s TD made it 7-3, the Raiders kicked to SJSU product Tyler Ervin in a sort of pooch kick manner.  Ervin muffed the kick and long time special teams ace Taiwan Jones secured the rock.

The turnover only resulted in 3 points as the Raiders failed to punch in a TD, but the early 10-3 lead proved significant as it was the final margin in the win.

2. Punt King

Marquette King did not run for a long first down or perform any notable dance moves, but he did average over 49 yards per punt and continue his Pro Bowl caliber season.

3. Seabass

Sebastian Janikowski had missed FGs in the prior two games but on this night he returned to perfection. Jano was 2-for-2 on FGs (although both 20 yards or shorter) and 3-for-3 on PATs after a week with a rash of missed PATs around the league.

The high pooch kick also resulted in the noted turnover. It was a solid night in primetime for Janikowski and good to right the ship for the home stretch.

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