Oakland Raiders Barely Survive in Win Over Philly

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Published: October 19, 2009

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... nice to be 2-4 instead of 1-5, but let's see this win for what it is—a great defensive effort and a barely acceptable offensive effort. 

The running game still has not emerged and one passing touchdown does not make up for the underwhelming output JaMarcus Russell and the receiving corps has accomplished to date.

While Russell threw for over 200 passing yards, a good chunk of that came on one touchdown to Zach Miller. In terms of passing production, Russell is still not getting it done.

In both Raider wins this season, a single touchdown in each has enabled the win.

If not for Sebastian Janikowski's perfect 9-for-9 on field goals thus far, the Raiders could be 0-6.

While the Eagles represent a quality opponent, it is obvious they did not bother to show up. Let’s give them their due. Maybe the long distance flight made them sleepy or maybe they did not consider working for a living on Sunday. 

And even if Tom Cable man...

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