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1988 Los Angeles Raiders season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Los Angeles Raiders |
| year | 1988 |
| record | 7–9 |
| division_place | 3rd AFC West |
| owner | Al Davis |
| general manager | Al Davis |
| coach | Mike Shanahan |
| stadium | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Raiders seasons |
The 1988 Los Angeles Raiders season was the franchise's 29th season overall, and the franchise's 19th season in the National Football League. Mike Shanahan was hired as head coach, and the club finished with a 7–9 record. The Raiders drafted Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown, making Brown the third person on the Raiders roster to have won the Heisman Trophy, the others being Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson. Most of the team's success throughout the season came through their division, as the Raiders finished 6–2 against a weakening AFC West division, with their only 2 losses against the champions of the division, the Seattle Seahawks. However, the Raiders were only 1–7 against the rest of the NFL. Their only other win coming against the eventual champions, the 49ers in San Francisco in a game in which only field goals were kicked.
Offseason
NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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President of the General Partner – Al Davis
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Executive Assistant – Al LoCasale
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Personnel Operations – Ron Wolf
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Senior Executive – John Herrera
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Head Coach – Mike Shanahan
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Special Assistant to the Head Coach – Alex Gibbs
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Quarterbacks – Tom Walsh
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Offensive Backs – Joe Scannella
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Receivers – Nick Nicolau
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Offensive Line – Art Shell
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Coaches Assistant – Terry Robiskie
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Defensive Line – Earl Leggett
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Linebackers – Sam Gruneisen
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Linebackers – Charlie Sumner
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Defensive Backs – Willie Brown
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Defensive Backs – Jimmy Warren
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Special Teams – Pete Rodriguez
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Strength and Conditioning – John Dunn
Roster
47 active, 16 inactive
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 4 | **[San Diego Chargers](1988-san-diego-chargers-season)** | **W** 24–13 | 1–0 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 39,029 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809040rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 11 | at [Houston Oilers](1988-houston-oilers-season) | **L** 35–38 | 1–1 | Houston Astrodome | 46,050 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809110oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 18 | [Los Angeles Rams](1988-los-angeles-rams-season) | **L** 17–22 | 1–2 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 84,870 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809180rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **[Denver Broncos](1988-denver-broncos-season)** | **W** 30–27 (OT) | 2–2 | Mile High Stadium | 75,964 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809260den.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 2 | [Cincinnati Bengals](1988-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **L** 21–45 | 2–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 42,594 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810020rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 9 | [Miami Dolphins](1988-miami-dolphins-season) | **L** 14–24 | 2–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 50,751 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810090rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 16 | at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1988-kansas-city-chiefs-season)** | **W** 27–17 | 3–4 | Arrowhead Stadium | 77,078 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810160kan.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | at [New Orleans Saints](1988-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 6–20 | 3–5 | Louisiana Superdome | 66,249 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810230nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 30 | **[Kansas City Chiefs](1988-kansas-city-chiefs-season)** | **W** 17–10 | 4–5 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 36,103 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198810300rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 6 | at **[San Diego Chargers](1988-san-diego-chargers-season)** | **W** 13–3 | 5–5 | Jack Murphy Stadium | 55,134 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811060sdg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 13 | at [San Francisco 49ers](1988-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **W** 9–3 | 6–5 | Candlestick Park | 54,448 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811130sfo.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 20 | [Atlanta Falcons](1988-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 6–12 | 6–6 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 40,967 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811200rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **[Seattle Seahawks](1988-seattle-seahawks-season)** | **L** 27–35 | 6–7 | Kingdome | 62,641 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198811280sea.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 4 | **[Denver Broncos](1988-denver-broncos-season)** | **W** 21–20 | 7–7 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 65,561 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198812040rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 11 | at [Buffalo Bills](1988-buffalo-bills-season) | **L** 21–37 | 7–8 | Rich Stadium | 77,348 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198812110buf.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 18 | **[Seattle Seahawks](1988-seattle-seahawks-season)** | **L** 37–43 | 7–9 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 61,127 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198812180rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Season summary
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Steve Beuerlein threw for 375 yards in a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Week 4
Week 7
- Bo Jackson 70 Yds (season debut; reported to Raiders Wednesday)
- The Raiders played without DE Howie Long, S Stacey Toran and TE Todd Christensen due to injuries while Marcus Allen was limited due to a wrist injury of his own.
Standings
Awards and records
- Tim Brown, Pro Bowl selection
- Tim Brown, led all AFC rookies in receiving yardage
- Tim Brown, led NFL with 26.8 yard average on kickoff return
- Tim Brown had more total yards rushing, receiving and returning kicks (2,317) than any other rookie in NFL history.
References
References
- [http://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/los-angeles-raiders/draft/1988 The Football Database]. Retrieved 2014-Aug-17.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809040rai.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198809260den.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
- "Bo goes home, happy at hobby." Gainesville Sun. 1988 Oct 17.
- 1990 NFL Pro Set trading card, Tim Brown, Card No. 150, Pro Set Properties
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