Football Ever hear of this before? Raiders / Chargers swapping home dates

**Buck** · 10:23 PM

Raiders were supposed to host Oct 6 (Week 5) and Chargers were supposed to host Dec 22 (Week 16).

http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2013/...me-away-dates/

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Been on the phone with Raiders, National Football League and Major League baseball officials, and it’s a very safe bet that the Raiders will switch their home and away dates with the Chargers this season.

Oakland was supposed to host the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 6 but the Oakland A’s could very well be using the O.co Coliseum field for baseball playoff games. Games 1 and 2 of the American League Divisional Series are Oct. 4th and 5th. Game 3 is on Oct. 7.

The Raiders have a two-week window before the game to make the switch, but waiting until Sept. 22 won’t clear up anything (unless the A’s lose 14 games in a row). The A’s are a half-game back of Texas in the AL West and tied with Tampa Bay in the wild-card standings.

The NFL and MLB are both pushing for the switch to be made sooner than later.

So, the Raiders will now travel to San Diego on Oct. 6 and then host the Chargers on Dec. 22. The switch would give Oakland three straight home games against division rivals to close out the season.

Pending an official announcement … which should be coming sooner than later.

Hydrae · 09-07-2013, 07:35 PM

MLB wouldn't move a game to accommodate the season opener, screw them.

displacedinMN · 09-07-2013, 07:36 PM

wouldn't happen if they had 2 decent places to play in oakland.

Can't even get 1.

**Buck** · 09-07-2013, 07:37 PM

I guess its a benefit for both teams in that it's one less game they each have to play with a baseball diamond on the field.

KCrockaholic · 09-07-2013, 07:54 PM

Three straight home games to end the season will be nice when they're fighting for that playoff spot.... Or looking to keep their blackout's alive.

Frazod · 09-07-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

I guess its a benefit for both teams in that it's one less game they each have to play with a baseball diamond on the field.

This. I see no problem with it.

FlaChief58 · 09-07-2013, 07:58 PM

tl;dr

crossbow · 09-07-2013, 10:22 PM

Since very few Kansas City teams ever reach a playoff game, Why would we hear of local teams having to accommodate anyone?

Chiefs Pantalones · 09-07-2013, 10:29 PM

If I were a Raven fan I'd disown the Orioles for that crap they pulled in not accommodating for their supposed to be home opener for the Super Bowl champion. The city should be ashamed of the Orioles.

**Buck** · 09-07-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

If I were a Raven fan I'd disown the Orioles for that crap they pulled in not accommodating for their supposed to be home opener for the Super Bowl champion. The city should be ashamed of the Orioles.

I don't get why they couldn't just play a doubleheader the next day.

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 09-07-2013, 10:32 PM

I heard they're asking Coco if he can catch a football.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-07-2013, 10:32 PM

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 09-07-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yes

Charger games are like home games for Oakland, regardless of venue.

Chiefs Pantalones · 09-07-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Jon

Charger games are like home games for Oakland, regardless of venue.

So 500 people instead of 300 in attendance? How's that any different than in Oakland lol.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 09-07-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

I don't get why they couldn't just play a doubleheader the next day.

they'd never do that for the playoffs. Ratings for one thing....

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