Looks like C.J. Anderson helped out the Oakland Raiders after all

C.J. Anderson spent only six days as a member of the Oakland Raiders, but ended up helping the franchise this season in a big way.

Growing up in Vallejo, California, C.J. Anderson always wanted to play for the Oakland Raiders. Playing his college ball at Laney College in Oakland, Anderson became an All-American, paving the way for him to follow Marshawn Lynch‘s lead at Cal to close out his playing days.

While Anderson was not drafted back in 2013, he did make his mark on the NFL, making the Denver Broncos out of camp, and becoming a Pro Bowl player for the team. Overall, he ended up going to two Super Bowls, winning one, and finished his career with Denver with his first 1,000-yard season.

Prior to the 2018 campaign, Anderson signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, though his  time with the team was short-lived. On December 5, he signed on with the Oakland Raiders, expressing his love for the organization, and how it was a dream come true to be a member of the Silver and Black.

Well, his time with the team lasted only six games, but heading into Championship Sunday, he has proven himself to be a big help to the franchise. Anderson led a Rams rushing attack that dominated the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night, as he racked up over 100 yards and two touchdowns, ending the Cowboys season.

Why that helps the Raiders is due to the fact the Silver and Black own the Cowboys first round draft pick in 2019 thanks to the trade they made of Amari Cooper. Oakland will have to wait until after the late game on Sunday to know where they specifically pick, but it will either be at No. 26, or No. 27.

Anderson and the Rams have a legitimate chance to bring a Super Bowl home to Los Angeles, where the last title came from the Raiders. It seems that even with Gurley back, Anderson is going to play a big role in the offense, as former Raiders continue to dominate the narrative in the playoffs this season.