How the Raiders managed to keep this game close is beyond me. In a game that was dominated by the Buccaneers, the Raiders mustered enough offense without star running back Darren McFadden, who left the game early with a knee injury, leading the Raiders in rushing with 7 carries for 17 yards, but the running game was non-existent all game. It was the passing game lead by Carson Palmer, completing 39 of 61 passes for 414 yards connecting 4 TDs and throwing 3 INTs, that proved to be costly later in the game. However the Raiders defense (yes the same D that shut down Jamaal Charles last week) couldn't tame rookie running back, Doug Martin. Martin's career day with 25 carries for 251 yards and 4 TDs was the difference maker as the Raiders couldn't hang around with the Bucs long enough 42-32.
Final Score: vs. Tampa Bay 42-32 [L]
Full recap: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/RECAP-Buccaneers-42-Raiders-32/32bf263e-0c29-4580-a944-401119df6359
Next Game: @ Baltimore (Week 10, 11/11/12)
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