Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush, 18 rushes for 133 yards, 1 td, runs for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)QB Jamarcus Russell delivers in the clutch..........Finally!
The Oakland Raiders (4-9) go into the Denver Broncos (8-5) home and are triumphant with a game winning drive led by benched, active, benched, active QB Jamarcus Russell.
This win ranks right up there with the one in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago. Starting QB Charlie Frye played great through three quarters plus until with 10:58 left in the fourth he was escorted off the field by trainers. Then came those gut wrenching familiar words from the game announcer:
"Here Comes #2"
The one unknown about those familiar words was the fire burning in #2's will to prove himself worthy. Jamarcus came off the bench and delivered big. On a fourth and 10 after being knocked out for one play he delivered a perfect bullet for a first down to TE Tony Stewart. After that he just caught fire and didn't flame out like in previous outings.
We have to give Jamarcus credit for taking all the criticism, enduring everyone, including the so-called experts, questioning his toughness, leadership and will to win. It might be only one game for most, but for Jamarcus it was a truly defining moment in his inconsistent season. Redemption!
A second win on the road in December for the Oakland Raiders. Congratulations Silver & Black on a thrilling win against a hated yet worthy opponent. Denver did not just roll over and die, they fought to the end. Problem was, they were playing the one team who's seasons live and die with beating them every season. The Oakland Raiders!
Final Score
Raiders 20
Broncos 19
Game balls to RB Michael Bush, Defense and Special Teams
The one unknown about those familiar words was the fire burning in #2's will to prove himself worthy. Jamarcus came off the bench and delivered big. On a fourth and 10 after being knocked out for one play he delivered a perfect bullet for a first down to TE Tony Stewart. After that he just caught fire and didn't flame out like in previous outings.
We have to give Jamarcus credit for taking all the criticism, enduring everyone, including the so-called experts, questioning his toughness, leadership and will to win. It might be only one game for most, but for Jamarcus it was a truly defining moment in his inconsistent season. Redemption!
A second win on the road in December for the Oakland Raiders. Congratulations Silver & Black on a thrilling win against a hated yet worthy opponent. Denver did not just roll over and die, they fought to the end. Problem was, they were playing the one team who's seasons live and die with beating them every season. The Oakland Raiders!
Final Score
Raiders 20
Broncos 19
Game balls to RB Michael Bush, Defense and Special Teams
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