The fat lady hasn't sung on our season yet. You may have heard her humming last week against the Chargers, but this week she done sat her fat azz down after succumbing to watching a revived Raiders team win.
Finally, the running game came to life and the Raiders offense clicked like it was meant to. Five touchdowns, Ball Control, Red Zone Success. Hell, even Kerry Collins took off running for some good gains. Norv made the right calls at the right time. A game that started with a competitive Buffalo Bills team ended with a Dominating Raiders team.
Randy Moss showed his toughness in playing hurt and catching a touchdown pass, but it was a one-handed catch by Doug Gabriel that put the stamp on our offensive showing today. That and Lamont Jordan's three touchdowns. Zack Crockett was also key in the running game.
Defense stepped up big after losing Charles Woodson and Derrick Gibson to injuries. Another goal line stand that showed the talent of our young defense. Sure, there were some breakdowns, but they played a great, smart defensive game. MacGahee didn't run like he claimed he could and we put pressure enough on their QB, Kelly Holcomb, to cause havoc in their passing game.
Our Special teams deserves much praise for giving us good field position most of the day. Chris Carr still looks like he's one step from breaking one loose for a touchedown.
An all around descent outing for these 2005 Raiders. Just ask the fat lady. Commitment to Excellence was restored to the Raider Nation this week. A winning attitude was evident in our players today. Let's keep it going into Tennessee next week.
final score
Raiders 38
Bills 17
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