It’s been a long 8 years since the Oakland Raiders have had a winning season, but it appears that Raider Nation might actually have something to cheer about this year. Last Sunday the Raiders pulled off an impressive win against the AFC West division leading Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders improved their record to 5-4 and now sit only one game behind the Chiefs in the division. The team hasn’t won more than 5 games since 2002. Running back Darren McFadden looks like the next big star in the NFL rushing for 757 yards already this season. With his fellow runner Michael Bush, McFadden has helped the Raiders to the second best running offense in the league. The offensive line is opening holes for Oakland’s running backs and protecting new quarterback Jason Campbell. After enjoying a bye this week, the Raiders’ resolve will be put to the test when they head to Heinz Field to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Oakland Raiders football receiver Javon Walker is expected to be back in action for his team during the training sessions after nursing from facial injuries that he sustained last weekend in a robbery attempt in Las Vegas. The coach of the Raiders Lane Kiffin said that Walker would be attending the training session of the Raiders in Napa on July 25. The Raiders are banking on Walker to provide the much needed impetus to the team this 2008 NFL season. The former Packers player who had signed a six year contract with the Raiders will not be exposed to the media when he attends the final day workout sessions. The NFL fans are booking their tickets to their favorite team’s games in order to avoid last minute disappointments.