Live from Buffalo: 3rd Quarter
JaMarcus Russell sneaking into end zone
BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Bills opened the second half with a Trent Edwards to Lee Evans 24-yard pass completion. But the 7-play drive ended with a Ryan Lindell missed 46-yard field goal.
After a holding penalty on a punt return, Buffalo began their drive at the 1-yard line. The Raiders stuffed Marshawn Lynch on 1st and 10 for no gain, and on the next play, DeAngelo Hall intercepted a Trent Edwards pass intended for Lee Evans. The athletic cornerback jumped over and wrapped his arms around the receiver to haul in the interception. Buffalo challenged the play, but the call on the field was not overruled and Oakland began their drive at the Bills 13 yard line.
Darren McFadden rushed for 7 yards on two plays after the crowd-silencing turnover. And on 1st and goal from the 1 yard line, JaMarcus Russell sneaked in on a 1 yard dive to give the Silver & Black a 16-7 lead.
The Raiders defense, which has pressured Trent Edwards all day, followed the scoring drive with an impressive stand, keeping the Bills quarterback uncomfortable, forcing him to rush his throws. On a 3rd and 8, Edwards connected with Evans on a deep route, but the play was negated by an offensive pass interference penalty.
The Bills were pinned once again near their own goal line after Shane Lechler’s punt bounced to the 4-yard line.
Score: Oakland 16 – Buffalo 7
