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1986 Los Angeles Raiders season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Los Angeles Raiders |
| year | 1986 |
| record | 8–8 |
| division_place | 4th AFC West |
| owner | Al Davis |
| general manager | Al Davis |
| coach | Tom Flores |
| stadium | L.A. Memorial Coliseum |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Raiders seasons |
The 1986 Los Angeles Raiders season was their 27th in the league. They were unable to improve upon the previous season's output of 12–4, winning only eight games. The team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in five seasons. This would also be Ray Guy's final season of his Hall of Fame career with the Raiders.
The 1986 season was marked by highly competitive games (only four of the Raiders' sixteen regular season games were decided by more than a touchdown). The campaign also marked the end of storied quarterback Jim Plunkett's career. After starting the season 0–3, the Raiders proceeded to win eight of their next nine games. A loss to Philadelphia in overtime started a spiral for the Raiders, who lost the next three games, which included a blowout loss to Seattle and a loss to Kansas City (who edged out Seattle for a playoff spot with ten wins) where the Raiders had seven turnovers and still lost by three points.
Offseason
NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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Owner/General Manager — Al Davis
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Head of Pro Scouting/Tight Ends — Bob Mischak
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Head of Football Operations/Special Teams — Steve Ortmayer
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Head Coach — Tom Flores
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Quarterbacks — Larry Kennan
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Running Backs — Bo Jackson
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Wide Receivers — Tom Walsh
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Offensive Line — Sam Boghosian/Art Shell
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Offensive Quality Control — Terry Robiskie
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Defensive Line — Earl Leggett
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Linebackers — Bob Zeman
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Defensive Backs — Chet Franklin/Willie Brown
Roster
Schedule
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| September 7 | at **[Denver Broncos](1986-denver-broncos-season)** | **L** 36–38 | 0–1 | Mile High Stadium | 75,695 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609070den.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 14 | at [Washington Redskins](1986-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 6–10 | 0–2 | RFK Stadium | 55,235 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609140was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 21 | [New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season) | **L** 9–14 | 0–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 71,164 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609210rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | **[San Diego Chargers](1986-san-diego-chargers-season)** | **W** 17–13 | 1–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 63,153 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609280rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1986-kansas-city-chiefs-season)** | **W** 24–17 | 2–3 | Arrowhead Stadium | 74,430 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610050kan.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | **[Seattle Seahawks](1986-seattle-seahawks-season)** | **W** 14–10 | 3–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 70,635 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610120rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | at [Miami Dolphins](1986-miami-dolphins-season) | **W** 30–28 | 4–3 | Miami Orange Bowl | 53,421 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610190mia.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at [Houston Oilers](1986-houston-oilers-season) | **W** 28–17 | 5–3 | Houston Astrodome | 41,641 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610260oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | **[Denver Broncos](1986-denver-broncos-season)** | **L** 10–21 | 5–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 90,153 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611020rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | at [Dallas Cowboys](1986-dallas-cowboys-season) | **W** 17–13 | 6–4 | Texas Stadium | 61,706 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611090dal.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | [Cleveland Browns](1986-cleveland-browns-season) | **W** 27–14 | 7–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 65,461 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611160rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **[San Diego Chargers](1986-san-diego-chargers-season)** | **W** 37–31 | 8–4 | Jack Murphy Stadium | 56,031 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611200sdg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 30 | [Philadelphia Eagles](1986-philadelphia-eagles-season) | **L** 27–33 | 8–5 | Los Angeles Memorial Stadium | 53,338 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611300rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **[Seattle Seahawks](1986-seattle-seahawks-season)** | **L** 0–37 | 8–6 | Kingdome | 62,923 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612080sea.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 14 | **[Kansas City Chiefs](1986-kansas-city-chiefs-season)** | **L** 17–20 | 8–7 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 60,952 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612140rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 21 | [Indianapolis Colts](1986-indianapolis-colts-season) | **L** 24–30 | 8–8 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 41,349 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612210rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Season summary
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5 at Chiefs
;Raiders
- Jim Plunkett 8/10, 108 Yds, TD
- Napoleon McCallum 19 Rush, 69 Yds
- Dokie Williams 6 Rec, 90 Yds ;Chiefs
- Todd Blackledge 9/21, 77 Yds, TD, INT
- Boyce Green 8 Rush, 39 Yds, TD
- Jeff Smith 5 Rec, 51 Yds
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
- Dokie Williams 5 Rec, 107 Yds
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/1986.htm 1986 Los Angeles Raiders]
- [http://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/los-angeles-raiders/draft/1986 Football Database]. Retrieved 2014-May-18.
- [http://www.sbreport.net/the-raiders-research-project/oakland-raiders-coaches Silver and Black Report.] {{Webarchive. link. (May 19, 2014 Retrieved 2014-May-18.)
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609280rai.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2014-Jun-29.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610120rai.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2014-Jun-30.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610190mia.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610260oti.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2014-Sep-07.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611090dal.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2014-Sep-08.
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