Oakland Raiders
Sebastian Janikowski - #11 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 258 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/02/1978 |
| Birthplace | Walbrzych, FL |
| College | Florida State |
| Years played | 14 |
| Drafted | 2000, 1st round, 17th pick by Raiders |
Raiders WR Heyward-Bey still struggling to produce
Darrius Heyward-Bey hasn't made a catch in any of the past three games in which he has played, and a Raiders quarterback hasn't targeted him with a pass in either of his last two games.
Jaguars granted blackout extension
The Jaguars have been granted a 24-hour extension to the NFL blackout deadline. The team has until 1 p.m. ET Friday to sell enough tickets for their game against the Raiders to be televised locally.
Chargers' mistakes return in loss to Raiders
Jason Campbell ran for one touchdown and threw for another, Darren McFadden ran for 97 yards and a TD, and the Raiders took advantage of more mistakes by the Chargers to stun San Diego 28-13 on Sunday.
Raiders not ready to give rookie Ford larger role
Despite the big plays Jacoby Ford has made as a receiver and kickoff returner, Oakland head coach Tom Cable is reluctant to expand the rookie's role now, according to AFC West Whispers.
Raiders’ Campbell gets another chance to prove his worth
With Bruce Gradkowski out of the picture, Jason Campbell has a chance to prove to the Raiders that he is worth committing to as their starting quarterback beyond this season.
McClain out with arthritis
Raiders LB Rolando McClain has missed the past two days of practice due to an issue with his right foot, and the injury could linger for a while.
Raiders QB Gradkowski on I.R.; O'Sullivan signed
The Raiders have placed QB Bruce Gradkowski on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and signed veteran signalcaller J.T. O'Sullivan.
Raiders name Campbell starting QB, Gradkowski to avoid surgery
With QB Bruce Gradkowski sidelined by a separated shoulder, Jason Campbell has been reinstalled as the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's key AFC West game against the Chargers.
Report: Gradkowski likely done for season
Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski's season could be over after he reinjured his shoulder in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.
Raiders not giving McFadden much room to run
It was hard to tell if Raiders RB Darren McFadden had the same burst he showed earlier in the season because he had very little room in which to run against Miami.
Raiders’ fantasy standouts slipping badly
For a while this season, it looked like the Raiders were going to boast a plethora of fantasy difference makers. Lately, however, they've had none.
Dolphins win in Henne's return to starting QB
Chad Henne made a triumphant return to the lineup to throw for 307 yards and two scores and Dan Carpenter kicked four field goals to help the Dolphins beat the Raiders 33-17 Sunday.
Dolphins downgrade Marshall to out
The Dolphins downgraded WR Brandon Marshall to out for their Week 12 game against the Raiders. Marshall didn't practice all week and had been listed as doubtful with a hamstring injury.
Report: Gradkowski to start for Raiders
The Raiders will reportedly start Bruce Gradkowski at quarterback over Jason Campbell for their Week 12 game against the Dolphins.
Report: Henne likely to start Sunday
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is reportedly leaning toward starting Chad Henne at quarterback on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Janikowski kicked a 40-yard field goal in overtime - one of his four in the game - to give the Raiders a 26-23 win over Jacksonville on Sunday.|||||||
Janikowski is 14 for 15 on the season, missing only a 64-yard attempt at the end of regulation Sunday.
Janikowski injured his groin on a kickoff last week in Arizona.|||||||
Janikowski has been cleared to practice but the Raiders say they might be tempted to hold him out the remainder of the preseason.
Janikowski kicked a team-record six field goals, Shane Lechler had an 80-yard punt and neutralized ace returner Devin Hester and the Raiders took advantage of three interceptions from Chicago's Caleb Hanie to beat the Bears 25-20 Sunday.|||||||
Janikowski made field goals of 40, 47, 42, 19, 37 and 44 yards to break the team record he shared with Jeff Jaeger. Janikowski has made 22 of 24 field goals this season.
Janikowski will play against Denver after sitting out last week's game against Kansas City with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Janikowski tied an NFL record with a 63-yard field goal in the previous meeting against the Broncos.
The Raiders brought in three free agent kickers for workouts Friday after Janikowski missed his second straight practice with a sore left hamstring.|||||||
Janikowski, who tied an NFL record with a 63-yard field goal earlier this season, did not show up on Oakland's injury report Wednesday but has not worked out since. Jackson said Thursday that he thought Janikowski would be fine but backtracked a day later and listed the veteran kicker as questionable.