National Football League
Arizona 24, Oakland 23
When: 4:15 PM ET, Sunday, September 26, 2010
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix, Arizona
Temperature: Dome
Head Official: Mike Carey
Attendance: 62439

Oakland’s Sebastian Janikowski missed a 32-yard field goal as time expired and the Arizona Cardinals held on for a 24-23 victory over the Raiders on Sunday at Glendale, Ariz.

Derek Anderson threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald late in the third quarter to give the Cardinals a 24-20 lead they never relinquished.

Bruce Gradkowski led the Raiders (1-2) on the potential game-winning drive. The Raiders were aided by a 39-yard pass interference penalty to set up the field goal attempt.

The Raiders led the seesaw affair at halftime 20-17.

Arizona’s LaRod Stephens-Howling returned the game’s opening kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown.

Oakland got a 22-yard touchdown pass from Gradkowski to tight end Zach Miller and a 2-yard scoring run by Darren McFadden in the first half.

The Cardinals (2-1) held a 17-13 lead after Anderson connected with Steve Breaston on a 2-yard touchdown pass. Anderson was 12 for 26 on the day for 122 yards.

McFadden carried the ball 25 times for 105 yards and a touchdown. Gradkowski finished 17 for 34 for 255 yards.

Top Game Performances
Rushing
Oakland   Arizona
Darren McFadden Player Beanie Wells
25 Attempts 14
105 Yards 75
4.2 Avg Yards 5.4
1 Touchdowns 0
33 Long 24
Receiving
Oakland   Arizona
Louis Murphy Player Steve Breaston
5 Receptions 4
119 Yards 41
23.8 Avg Yards 10.2
0 Touchdowns 1
70 Long 25
Team Stats Summary
 
  Yards Scoring Defense
Team Tot Rus Pas TD FG INT Sck FF
Oakland 364 133 231 2 3 1 2.0 0
Arizona 227 119 108 3 1 1 3.0 1
Upcoming Games
  • Arizona will play their next game on the road against San Diego. The Cardinals have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Oakland will play their next game at home against Houston. The Raiders have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.