1998 Oakland Raiders season

1998 Oakland Raiders season
OwnerAl Davis
General managerAl Davis
Head coachJon Gruden
Home fieldNetwork Associates Coliseum[a]
Results
Record8–8
Division place2nd AFC West
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersDarrell Russell, DT
Steve Wisniewski, G
Charles Woodson, CB

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.[1] 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.


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