FLASH RECAP:
Sebastian Janikowski kicks three second-half field goals and Aaron Brooks throws a touchdown pass in his Raiders debut to lift Oakland to a victory over Philadelphia in the 2006 Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 6.
With the Raiders (1-0) trailing 10-7, Janikowski hits field goals of 51, 50 and 24 yards during the second half as Oakland gives Art Shell a victory in his first game in his return as Raiders coach.
Shell, 59, was named Raiders coach on Feb. 11. The Hall of Fame offensive tackle had a 58-44 record (including playoffs) in five-plus seasons with the Raiders from 1989 to 1994.
Brooks, who signed with Oakland during the 2006 offseason, throws a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Courtney Anderson (top photo) early in the second period after the Eagles (0-1) score a TD on their opening possession.
Oakland’s defense has two interceptions (by Fabian Washington and Dennis Davis) and three fumble recoveries.
Despite Oakland's comeback victory, the Raiders' starters have an inauspicious opener. The Eagles drive 61 yards for a touchdown on their opening possession. On their first three possessions, the Raiders have no first downs and gain only nine yards.
PRIME-TIME PLAYERS:
K Sebastian Janikowski —
Hits field goals of 51, 50 and 24 yards during the second half. The Polish Cannon was 0-for-3 on attempts beyond 49 yards during the 2005 season.
CB Fabian Washington — His 40-yard interception return sets up Oakland's game-tying TD in the second quarter.
LB Ryan Riddle — Contributes a sack, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
QB Donovan McNabb — Is 3-for-3 passing for 29 yards on the Eagles opening drive, capped by Brian Westbrook's 1-yard run.
K David Akers — His 55-yard field goal sets a Hall of Fame game record.
RB Brian Westbrook — Contributes a game-high 32 rushing yards, including a TD.
TURNING POINT:
The Raiders out-score the Eagles 9-0 (on three Sebastian Janikowski field goals) during the second half.
KEY STAT:
The Raiders defense forces five Eagles turnovers (two interceptions, three lost fumbles).
BY THE NUMBERS:
0: Points allowed by Oakland during the second half.
2: Raiders interceptions by CBs Fabian Washington and Dennis Davis.
3: Fumble recoveries by Oakland’s defense.
61: Yards surrendered by Oakland’s first-team defense on Philadelphia’s opening possession. Brian Westbrook caps the 9-play drive with a 1-yard TD run.
THEY SAID IT:
Raiders RB Lamont Jordan
"We got a lot of work to do. It looks like we picked up right where we left off last year."
"It feels really good to be back. And getting a win is huge, because no matter if it is preseason, everybody wants to win. Playing in this game, with Coach (John) Madden inducted, it was very much a good thing."
Raiders coach Art Shell
"We came with a different attitude. This is something that's serious for us. We were prepared to come out and have a good showing."
Eagles QB Donovan McNabb
DID YOU KNOW?:
The Raiders are 3-0 in Hall of Fame games. They also beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-13 in 1979 and the Green Bay Packers 19-3 in 1993.
Raiders TE Courtney Anderson drags the Eagles'
Roderick Hood into the end zone on a 12-yard TD catch.
