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.1998 Oakland Raiders 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.
Offseason NFL draft
Staff 1998 Oakland Raiders Staff Front Office Principal Owner / President of the General Partner – Al Davis Senior Executive – John Herrera
Head coaches Head coach – Jon Gruden Coaches’ Assistant – Paul Kelly
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator/tight ends – Bill Callahan Quarterbacks – Gary Stevens Running backs – Skip Peete Wide receivers – Fred Biletnikoff Offensive line – Keith Rowen Offensive assistant – Robert Jenkins Quality control – David Shaw Defensive coaches Defensive line – Willie Shaw Defensive line – Mike Waufle Linebackers – Dave Adolph Defensive backs – Chuck Bresnahan Assistant defensive backs/director of squad development – Willie Brown Defensive quality control – Don Martin
Special teams coaches Special teams – Frank Gansz Jr
Strength and conditioning Strength and conditioning – Garrett Giemont
Roster
Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance 1 September 6 at Kansas City Chiefs L 8–28 0–1 Arrowhead Stadium 78,945 2 September 13 New York Giants W 20–17 1–1 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum 40,545 3 September 20 Denver Broncos L 17–34 1–2 Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum 56,578 4 September 27 at Dallas Cowboys W 13–12 2–2 Texas Stadium 63,544 5 October 4 at Arizona Cardinals W 23–20 3–2 Sun Devil Stadium 52,178 6 October 11 San Diego Chargers W 7–6 4–2 Network Associates Coliseum 42,467 7 Bye 8 October 25 Cincinnati Bengals W 27–10 5–2 Network Associates Coliseum 40,089 9 November 1 at Seattle Seahawks W 31–18 6–2 Kingdome 66,246 10 November 8 at Baltimore Ravens L 10–13 6–3 Ravens Stadium 69,037 11 November 15 Seattle Seahawks W 20–17 7–3 Network Associates Coliseum 51,527 12 November 22 at Denver Broncos L 14–40 7–4 Mile High Stadium 75,325 13 November 29 Washington Redskins L 19–29 7–5 Network Associates Coliseum 41,409 14 December 6 Miami Dolphins L 17–27 7–6 Network Associates Coliseum 61,254 15 December 13 at Buffalo Bills L 21–44 7–7 Ralph Wilson Stadium 62,002 16 December 20 at San Diego Chargers W 17–10 8–7 Qualcomm Stadium 60,716 17 Kansas City Chiefs L 24–31 8–8 Network Associates Coliseum 52,679 Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
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