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Carson Palmer’s Raiders debut didn’t go too well
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on October 23, 2011, 7:30 PM EDT
Getty ImagesJason Campbell has never looked so good to Raiders fans.
After Kyle Boller threw three interceptions in the first half, Carson Palmer replaced him . . . and threw three interceptions of his own in the second half.
The Chiefs won 28-0 in Oakland Sunday in a game that changes the way we think about the AFC West race.
Suddenly, the Chiefs don’t look so out of it at 3-3. The Raiders, who have been as consistent as any team this year, suddenly looked like the Raiders of old at home. Oakland’s AFC West winning streak is over.
The Chiefs, led by two picks by Brandon Flowers, have played good defense the last three weeks to even their record. They have a big Monday night game against San Diego next week.
Palmer finished 8-of-21 for 116 yards and three interceptions. It’s not fair to judge Palmer after he’s only been with the team for half a week, but Oakland’s decision to play Palmer at all shows what a big game this was for Oakland.
Running back Darren McFadden left with a foot injury and never returned. He has a bye week to get healthy, but no player is more important to the Raiders than McFadden.
The complexion of the Raiders organization changed a lot Tuesday when they added Palmer. The complexion of the AFC West changed just as much after this humbling loss for Oakland.
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Carson Palmer’s Raiders debut didn’t go too well
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on October 23, 2011, 7:30 PM EDT
Getty ImagesJason Campbell has never looked so good to Raiders fans.
After Kyle Boller threw three interceptions in the first half, Carson Palmer replaced him . . . and threw three interceptions of his own in the second half.
The Chiefs won 28-0 in Oakland Sunday in a game that changes the way we think about the AFC West race.
Suddenly, the Chiefs don’t look so out of it at 3-3. The Raiders, who have been as consistent as any team this year, suddenly looked like the Raiders of old at home. Oakland’s AFC West winning streak is over.
The Chiefs, led by two picks by Brandon Flowers, have played good defense the last three weeks to even their record. They have a big Monday night game against San Diego next week.
Palmer finished 8-of-21 for 116 yards and three interceptions. It’s not fair to judge Palmer after he’s only been with the team for half a week, but Oakland’s decision to play Palmer at all shows what a big game this was for Oakland.
Running back Darren McFadden left with a foot injury and never returned. He has a bye week to get healthy, but no player is more important to the Raiders than McFadden.
The complexion of the Raiders organization changed a lot Tuesday when they added Palmer. The complexion of the AFC West changed just as much after this humbling loss for Oakland.
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