1997 Oakland Raiders season

The 1997 Oakland Raiders season was the club’s 38th season in the NFL. Led by Joe Bugel, the club finished with a 4–12 record. The Raiders missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

Awards and records

 * Tim Brown, Single Game Record, 14 receptions, achieved on December 21
 * Napoleon Kaufman, Single Game Record, 227 rushing yards, achieved on October 19
 * Harvey Williams, Single Game Record, 4 touchdowns (tied club record), achieved on November 16
 * Napoleon Kaufman, Single Game Record, 24 points, (tied club record), achieved on November 16
 * Jeff George, Single Season Record, Most Passing Yards in One Season, 3,917
 * Tim Brown, Single Season Record, Most Receptions in One Season, 104
 * Tim Brown, Single Season Record, Most Receiving Yards in One Season, 1,408

Milestones

 * Tim Brown, 1st Raider to have 100 receptions in a season