OAKLAND RAIDERS RAP
FLASH RECAP:
Scott Dreisbach throws a 15-yard touchdown pass to Willy Tate with 1:08 remaining to narrow Oakland's deficit to 20-19. Dreisbach then hits David Dunn on the 2-point conversion for the winning margin as the Raiders overcome the Cowboys at Texas Stadium on Aug. 13.
PRIME-TIME PLAYERS:
QB Scott Dreisbach -- Despite suffering an interception, he completes 7 of 10 passes for 71 yards and the aforementioned touchdown pass to tight end Willy Tate. Dreisbach, a second-year free agent from Michigan, has rallied Oakland for victories in three of four preseason games the past two years.
WR David Dunn -- Returns a fourth-quarter punt 57 yards and also catches the winning 2-point conversion.
RB Jerald Moore -- Rushes for 84 yards on 13 carries and also has one reception for 9 yards. He has accounted for 177 yards total offense in Oaklaand's first two exhibition games.
WR Rodney Williams -- Contributes 5 catches for for 46 yards. He catches a 25-yard pass on Oakland's winning touchdown drive.
Coach Jon Gruden -- In a typically boring exhibition game, Gruden went for the win instead of attempting a PAT that would have forced overtime. God bless him.
WR Joey Galloway --The former Seahawk burned Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson for a 22-yard pass reception to help set up the Cowboys' first touchdown.
LB Stephen Fisher -- Returned a Bobby Hoying interception 62 yards to the Oakland 4 to set up Dallas' second touchdown.
FS George Teague -- He sent Oakland wide receiver Terry Mickens to the sidelines with a concussion after a vicious hit on the game's fourth play. Teague also forced a fumble after drilling Oakland wide receiver Marcus Knight.
TURNING POINT:
Following a Scott Dreisbach interception, the Raiders defense stops the Cowboys on three downs and forces a punt. With 1:41 remaining. Oakland starts its winning drive from the Dallas 39.
KEY DRIVE:
The Raiders move 39 yards in three plays in 39 seconds to narrow the deficit to 20-19 on Scott Dreisbach's 15-yard touchdown pass to Willy Tate. Dreisbach then converts the 2-point conversion on a pass to David Dunn.
BY THE NUMBERS:
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1: Fumbles by Oakland wide receiver Marcus Knight.
7: Tackles by Oakland safety Brandon Jennings.
222: Yards by the Raiders compared to 80 for the Cowboys during the first half. Oakland finished with a 437-256 edge in total yards.
THEY SAID IT:
Raiders coach Jon Gruden
"This game was a step forward. I'm very pleased with the way we moved the football against a team I have a lot of respect for."
DID YOU KNOW?:
The Raiders have won four straight exhibition games against the Cowboys. Oakland is 15-5 vs. Dallas in the preseason.
Oakland's Willy Tate (44) catches a touchdown pass by Dallas Morning News
