1998 Oakland Raiders season

NFL team season December 2013 March 2026 Oakland Raiders 1998 8–8 2nd AFC West Al Davis Al Davis Jon Gruden Network Associates Coliseumstadiumname Formerly known as the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum until September 25, 1998 Did not qualify Darrell Russell, DTSteve Wisniewski, GCharles Woodson, CB Raiders seasons The 1998 Oakland Raiders season was their 39th in franchise history, and 29th in the National Football League (NFL). They improved upon their previous season's output of 4–12, winning eight games.1998 Oakland Raiders This was the team's fifth consecutive season in which they failed to qualify for the playoffs. Once again, the Raiders failed to make the playoffs despite starting with a 6–2 record. The season saw the Raiders draft Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson. He made an immediate impact and was named to the Pro Bowl following the season. Offseason NFL draft 1998 NFL draft 1998 Oakland Raiders 1 4 Charles Woodson Cornerback Michigan yes yes 1 23 Mo Collins Guard Florida from Tampa Bay no yes 2 31 Leon Bender Defensive tackle Washington State no no 3 63 Jon Ritchie Fullback Stanford no yes 4 109 Gennaro DiNapoli Guard Virginia Tech from Washington no yes 5 127 Jeremy Brigham Tight end Washington no yes 5 152 Travian Smith Linebacker Oklahoma no yes no no Staff 1998 Oakland Raiders Staff Front Office Principal Owner / President of the General Partner – Al Davis Senior Executive – John Herrera Head coaches Head coach – Jon Gruden Coaches’ Assistant – Paul Kelly Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator/tight ends – Bill Callahan Quarterbacks – Gary Stevens Running backs – Skip Peete Wide receivers – Fred Biletnikoff Offensive line – Keith Rowen Offensive assistant – Robert Jenkins Quality control – David Shaw Defensive coaches Defensive line – Willie Shaw Defensive line – Mike Waufle Linebackers – Dave Adolph Defensive backs – Chuck Bresnahan Assistant defensive backs/director of squad development – Willie Brown Defensive quality control – Don Martin Special teams coaches Special teams – Frank Gansz Jr Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Garrett Giemont Roster 1998 Oakland Raiders 53 5 3  4 Pat Barnes  3 Jeff George 12 Donald Hollas 16 Wade Wilson 28 Randy Jordan 26 Napoleon Kaufman 40 Jon Ritchie FB 22 Harvey Williams 34 Jermaine Williams 81 Tim Brown 80 Desmond Howard 82 James Jett 85 Terry Mickens 84 Kenny Shedd 89 Rodney Williams wide receiver 87 Jeremy Brigham 86 Derek Brown tight end 83 Rickey Dudley 73 Darryl Ashmore G 79 Mo Collins T 68 Rick Cunningham G 64 Gennaro DiNapoli C 72 Lincoln Kennedy T 63 Barret Robbins C 62 Adam Treu C/LS 78 Bruce Wilkerson T 76 Steve Wisniewski G 92 Vince Amey DE 99 Aundray Bruce DE 93 James Harris DE 90 Grady Jackson DT 51 Lance Johnstone DE 67 Russell Maryland DT 96 Darrell Russell DT 56 Pat Swilling DE 54 Greg Biekert MLB 55 James Folston OLB 52 Richard Harvey OLB 50 Mike Morton OLB 53 Travian Smith OLB 57 Terry Wooden OLB 27 Calvin Branch CB 33 Bucky Brooks CB 20 Perry Carter CB 29 Albert Lewis FS 30 Anthony Newman SS 41 Louis Riddick SS 37 James Trapp CB 42 Eric Turner FS 38 Marquis Walker CB 24 Charles Woodson CB  2 Leo Araguz P  7 Greg Davis K 21 Eric Allen CB (IR) 7px 74 Derrick Graham G (IR) 7px 77 Pat Harlow T (IR) 7px 98 Chuck Osborne DT (IR) 7px 66 Curtis Whitley C (Susp.) 7px 95 Ta'ase Faumui DE 70 Tim Kohn G 35 Reynard Rutherford RB Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance 1 September 6 at Kansas City Chiefs L 8–28 0–1 Arrowhead Stadium 78,945 2 September 13 New York Giants W 20–17 1–1 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum 40,545 3 September 20 Denver Broncos L 17–34 1–2 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum 56,578 4 September 27 at Dallas Cowboys W 13–12 2–2 Texas Stadium 63,544 5 October 4 at Arizona Cardinals W 23–20 3–2 Sun Devil Stadium 52,178 6 October 11 San Diego Chargers W 7–6 4–2 Network Associates Coliseumstadiumname 42,467 7 Bye 8 October 25 Cincinnati Bengals W 27–10 5–2 Network Associates Coliseum 40,089 9 November 1 at Seattle Seahawks W 31–18 6–2 Kingdome 66,246 10 November 8 at Baltimore Ravens L 10–13 6–3 Ravens Stadium 69,037 11 November 15 Seattle Seahawks W 20–17 7–3 Network Associates Coliseum 51,527 12 November 22 at Denver Broncos L 14–40 7–4 Mile High Stadium 75,325 13 November 29 Washington Redskins L 19–29 7–5 Network Associates Coliseum 41,409 14 December 6 Miami Dolphins L 17–27 7–6 Network Associates Coliseum 61,254 15 December 13 at Buffalo Bills L 21–44 7–7 Ralph Wilson Stadium 62,002 16 December 20 at San Diego Chargers W 17–10 8–7 Qualcomm Stadium 60,716 17 December 26, 1998 Kansas City Chiefs L 24–31 8–8 Network Associates Coliseum 52,679 Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Standings Notes References Category:Oakland Raiders seasons Oakland Raiders Oakland Category:Long stubs with short prose