FLASH RECAP:
Backup quarterback Mike Teel throws for two touchdowns as Seattle (4-0) dominates the first three quarters en route to a victory over Oakland (1-3) in their 2009 exhibition finale before an announced crowd of 66,697 at Qwest Field on Sept. 3.
The Raiders surrender 24 unanswered points after deadlocking the score at 7-all on Louis Rankin's 45-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter.
Oakland closes the scoring with two-fourth quarter touchdown runs by Gary Russell.
PRIME-TIME PLAYERS:
LB Aaron Curry — Creates havoc with Raiders offense with one sack, two quarterback hits and four tackles in one half of play.
QB Mike Teel — Throws for two touchdowns on 11-of-19 passing for 148 yards and no interceptions.
RB Devin Moore — Rushes for 75 yards on 22 attempts and a TD, the first of his NFL career.
RB Gary Russell — Rushes for two fourth-quarter touchdowns on runs of 6 and 2 yards.
RB Louis Rankin — The former University of Washington star has a 45-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter.
QB Charlie Frye — Engineers two fourth-quarter TD drives against his former team and finishes 5-of-10 passing for 58 yards and no interceptions.
KEY STAT:
Oakland holds Seattle to 134 rushing yards on 39 attempts. In its three previous exhibition games, Oakland surrendered a league-high 634 rushing yards.
THEY SAID IT:
Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell
“You get so amped up … and prepare like you’re going to play the whole game, only to get a series. But you have to give other guys a chance to go out there and prove themselves, too.”
"I was feeding off the fans. A crowd like that will keep any linebacker going."
Seahawks LB Aaron Curry
BY THE NUMBERS:
2:Fourth-quarter rushing TDs by Oakland's Gary Russell.
4:Raiders sacks allowed.
7: Raiders points in the game's first three quarters against a Seahawks defense without any starters.
DID YOU KNOW?:
The Seahawks (4-0) go undefeated in an exhibition season for the first time in franchise history. All four Seattle wins are against AFC West opposition.
