Lelie back in Denver, helps Raiders to 31-10 upset
Ashley Lelie and the Oakland Raiders both got even with the
Denver Broncos.
The deep-threat receiver who forced a trade out of Denver in 2006 after a bitter
holdout returned to Invesco Field on Sunday and helped lead the Raiders to a
stunning 31-10 win over the Broncos with his best game in years.
“I’ve been dreaming for this moment ever since I left here,” Lelie said after
catching a touchdown pass and setting up another TD with a spectacular 51-yard
catch. “It feels good that it was with the Raiders.”
Lelie, who caught a cosmetic touchdown in Oakland’s season-opening 41-14 loss to
Denver, languished in Atlanta, San Francisco and even Oakland before he returned
to rock the Broncos with four catches for 92 yards, nearly doubling his season
totals...more
Video Recap: The Oakland
Raiders pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the week when they beat the
Denver Broncos 31-10. Dick Enberg and Randy Cross recap all the action
Brett Kern punt. Johnnie Lee Higgins returned punt for
89 yards (Sebastian Janikowski made PAT)
10 - 3
3rd Quarter
9:18
DEN
TD
Peyton Hillis rushed to the left for 6 yard gain (Matt
Prater made PAT)
10 - 10
5:26
OAK
TD
Darren McFadden rushed to the left for 1 yard gain
(Sebastian Janikowski made PAT)
17 - 10
4th Quarter
14:08
OAK
TD
JaMarcus Russell passed to Ashley Lelie down the middle
for 4 yard gain (Sebastian Janikowski made PAT)
24 - 10
9:42
OAK
TD
Darren McFadden rushed to the left for 1 yard gain
(Sebastian Janikowski made PAT)
31 - 10
Team Statistics
OAK
DEN
First Downs
17
21
Passing
7
11
Rushing
10
6
Penalty
0
4
Third Down Efficiency
8-13
8-15
Fourth Down Efficiency
0-0
1-2
TOTAL NET YARDS
318
319
Total Plays
53
65
Average Gain Per Play
6.0
4.9
NET YARDS RUSHING
158
115
Rushes
41
28
Average Per Rush
3.9
4.1
NET YARDS PASSING
160
204
Completions-Attempts
11-12
16-37
Yards Per Pass Play
13.3
5.5
Times Sacked
0
0
Yards Lost to Sacks
0
0
Had Intercepted
0
1
PUNTS
3
2
Average Punt
58.7
56.0
PENALTIES
10
4
Penalty Yards
90
39
FUMBLES
0
1
Fumbles Lost
0
1
TIME OF POSSESSION
32:04
27:56
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
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Preview:
Two weeks ago, the Denver
Broncos had lost three straight
games and several key players to
injuries - and they also looked
to be losing their grip on the
AFC West lead. Instead, their
road to the division title is
clearer than ever, and they are
in great position to earn a
third straight victory on Sunday
as they face the offensively
inept Oakland Raiders at Invesco
Field. After riding Jay Cutler's
arm to a 4-1 start, the Broncos
(6-4) faltered defensively
during a three-game skid...
Prediction: With two
straight road wins, the Broncos have opened up a two-game lead in the AFC West,
thanks mainly to the golden arm of Jay Cutler. Cutler is third in the league in
touchdown passes and passing yardage. The Raiders always play the Broncos close
so this line is a little high. Broncos 20 - Raiders 13
Video Preview: Jay Cutler
and the Broncos will be looking to extend their lead in the AFC West when the
take on JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders. Jason Horowitz and Charley Casserly
have the preview
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