In an inspired home opener, the Raiders challenged the Jets and emerged victorious 34-24.
Not many people gave the Raiders a chance to win this game. The Jets were known for stopping the run... The Raiders young and inexperienced receiving core was no match for the Jets secondary... Someone forgot to tell the Raiders, because today they came to play.
Campbell and the offense started a little slow in the first quarter, but they tied up the game before the end of the first half. The momentum shifted and continued in the second half as they outscored the Jets 17-7. Campbell had a decent game going 18/27 for 156 yards. He didn't throw any TDs, but he didn't throw any picks and his calm demeanor gave the offense the confidence it needed to get down the field and score. Once again, McFadden was the star of the game running for 171 yards and 2 TDs.
The defense showed up this week, sacking Sanchez 4 times and applying enough pressure to break up any sort of offensive rhythm. They weren't great with the penalties, but at least this time they stopped the Jets from driving down the field afterwards. The defense kept their composure and helped to put the game away.
All in all, it was a great win for the Raiders who played a very complete game. Let's hope the momentum continues for the tough task ahead next week.
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It was an awesome game by D-Mac (171 yards), and Campbell played well as well, completing 18 of 27 passes for 156 yards.
DJRoxalot
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The Patriots have a defense that is very vulnerable. Not predicting a win, but it will be another shootout. Similar to the Buffalo game imo.
DJRoxalot
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The more I see Moore, the more I like him.
The Raiders beat up on a very tough NY Jet team. I have heard all morning how tough the Jets had it because they had to travel way out West. Excuse me, but its easy traveling West than it is going East for a 1:00 (aka 10am) game.
It was fun being a Raider fan here in Philly yesterday.
drysdale
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We manhandled the bully of the East and rammed it down their throat. I could not be more proud.
Now as it comes to next week - I would have preferred if NE had won versus Buffalo instead of going up against a p-o'd Bilichek team. But, who knows - that is why they play the game!
crazyalzado
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Moore is going to challenge for a starting position when Murphy and Ford get healthy. I'm liking what I see with him too.
And I agree - east to west is no where near as challenging! They are playing at 4pm by their clock for crying out loud. But I can understand the need for an excuse...
LoveItHateIt
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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. The Pats are going to be playing angry next week.
LoveItHateIt
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McFadden was a Bombastic Fantasy Stud yesterday.
XMOFO
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Campbell is nowhere near the talent Fitzpatrick is. Luckily, McFadden is better than whoever the Bills have back there, so they won't do too badly.
OJ Simpson
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Nothing would make me happier than for the Raiders to beat both the Jets and Pats this year. The Pats will be tough, but they've shown they can be beat.
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