Oakland and Russell Go Down in Defeat, 34-7

Well, the game looked good.

We actually held them to a field goal on their first drive.

Then it fell apart.

First there was the fumble, leading to a quick touchdown. Then Darren Sproles put another TD in.

Then Rivers hit Vincent Jackson for 59 yards.

The score was 27-0 by the time the Raiders got on the board.

A short bit of excitement was seen when Justin Miller, a pickup from the Jets, took off for a 92 yard Touchdown shortly before the half.

It would also be the only points Oakland would put on the board.

In the second half, Andrew Walter was pressed into service, as Russell was knocked out in the second quarter after throwing an interception. He did not play bad, but a few times when he had close situations, he couldn't get a break.

One particular play, witnessed by Greg Papa, had the Raiders stopped on a 3rd and inches. Thanks to a bad spot, the Raiders had to punt the ball away. Another series of plays, Oakland had to get to the 20 yard line. But somehow, they wound up with a 3rd and 31.

It's amazing, when one team can have four penalties that equal about 10 yards, and Oakland will have four penalties for 60 yards.

All in all, Oakland did have some things to look forward to. LT didn't break 100 yards. Zach Miller did have eight catches, increasing his team lead.

San Diego, meanwhile, stays alive another game, but now has to hope that Denver loses three of four remaining games, while San Diego can try to win out.