Score: SD 0 OAK 17
Welcome to the late night Sunday special of the halftime report between the Raiders and the Chargers where the Raiders jump into an early lead leading 0-17 in the half.
Where to start out? Terrelle Pryor, welcome back man! Welcome back! Pryor completed 13 of 18 passes for 141 yards and he started perfect 10/10 including 2 TDs, the quick long ball to Rod Streater after the Usama Young interception and 1 to Denarius Moore to give the Raiders a 14 point lead. I've heard a lot of critics over the years since he got drafted that he's just another Tim Tebow, his throwing mechanics and accuracy sucks. Well TP is bringing it and he has improved dramatically and I'm impressed with the poise he has, calm and collected.
Another positive, Rashad Jennings filling in for the injured Darren McFadden. Rushing for 41 yards on 8 carries. He's taking it to the defensive line and the linebackers of the Chargers. He's tough, hard-nosed runner since Michael Bush and hopefully he keeps it up, even though he's gonna get a lot of touches in the run game.
Defense and special teams, when you shut out a high powered offense like the Chargers, that says something. Like I said the long ball INT by Usama Young, the stop on 4th and goal, the fumble by Eddie Royal setting up a Sebass FG, impressive sequences and they are taking it to the Chargers offense so far. Another positive I need to point out, for now, the offensive line. Credit to the offensive line, banged up without Wiz, Pashos, they are stepping it up so far and credit goes to Tony Sparano for preparing them well to step up in the absence of Veldheer, Wiz, and Pashos.
Like I said, I shouldn't get my hopes up. We had a lead like this last week and we blew it and there's no room for error against this Chargers team. For sure, they will regain composure and respond back because it's a game of two halves, the team who plays well in the 2nd half usually wins. Some keys, control the clock, keep calling aggressive plays and we can win this game.
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