It was over when
Oakland receiver Alvis Whitted dropped a potential game-winning touchdown pass from Josh McCown in the end zone with only five seconds left, preserving a 26-21 49ers win.

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Lamont Jordan is in his third season with the Raiders after spending his first four years with the Jets.

Game balls
Despite fumbling two snaps (he recovered both), Daunte Culpepper was on point for the Raiders, tossing two touchdown passes and completing 6-of-8 throws. The 49ers' starting quarterback Alex Smith was also outstanding, completing 8-of-12 passes for 106 yards and a touchdown.

Key stat
The teams combined for 20 penalties in a game where both teams otherwise soundly executed their game plans.

Noteworthy
Lamont Jordan rushed for 67 yards on only eight carries and also scored a touchdown. Jordan is trying to regain his starting job after a season-ending knee injury last year.