Raiders dominate line of scrimmage, stun Eagles
It was over when ...
(Bill Haber / Associated Press)
JaMarcus Russell rolled out on third-and-10 and completed a 13-yard pass to Gary Russell for the first down with 1:55 to play. With the Eagles out of timeouts, the Raiders were able to run out the clock and earn their first home win of 2009.
Game ball
Richard Seymour led a dominant effort by the Raiders' defensive line. He finished with four tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble and his energy sparked the defense.
Key Stat
Entering the game, the Raiders had the 30th ranked rush defense and they allowed the Eagles to gain an impressive 4.8 yards per carry. However, Philadelphia only called 14 running plays, while throwing 46 times. That disparity helped Oakland control the time of possession and play the game at its tempo.
Noteworthy
Philadelphia OT Jason Peters left the game in the first half with an injury and did not return. ... Eagles RB Brian Westbrook had a season-high 141 yards from scrimmage. ... Russell had a season-high 224 passing yards. ... Oakland P Shane Lechler averaged over 51 yards on his seven punts.
