End 1st qtr: Colts 7, Raiders 7
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Sunday, December 26th, 2010 at 1:45 pm in Oakland Raiders.
First quarter notes
– Indianapolis ended the quarter at the Oakland 12-yard line and was dominant after Jacoby Ford’s game-opening kickoff return for a 99-yard touchdown.
The Colts had a 131-8 advantage in terms of total offense as Peyton Manning was carving up the Oakland defense, including a 20-yard strike to Reggie Wayne in which Nnamdi Asomugha dropped off in coverage and ended up arguing with Tyvon Branch over who was supposed to be guarding him.
The Colts had a 9-0 advantage in first downs.
– Phillip Wheeler flattened Jacoby Ford on his second kickoff return at the 17-yard line with 5:55 left in the quarter. The Raiders then had their third straight three-and-out on a drive that included a misscommunication between Jason Campbell and Darrius Heyward-Bey and a Campbell praryer toward Ford on third-and-9 that fortunately for the Raiders was not intercepted.
– Joseph Addai’s 6-yard run with 6:00 left in the first quarter capped a 57-yard drive in which Manning had a 14-yard completion to Jacob Tamme, a 14-yard inside screen to Reggie Wayne against Nnamdi Asomugha and a 20-yard cross to Pierre Garcon against Tyvon Branch.
– Lechler’s 47-yard punt out of the end zone was fair caught at the Oakland 43 after a failed possession at the 9 that started with a 4-yard loss on a sweep by McFadden.
Campbell threw incomplelte on third-and-9 when hit by Robert Mathis.
– Brown was stopped on a third-and-4 run on the Colts’ second possession as Manning audibled to a running play. Indianapolis had one first down on the possession on a 12-yard run by Brown.
– Oakland’s first series ended on Zach Miller’s drop of a third-and-4 throw on a right roll by Campbell for a three-and-out. Lechler’s first punt with a strained hamstring was shaky, with Indianapolis taking over at the 29-yard line.
– Colts went three and out on their first series, with Manning throwing incomplete to Jacob Tamme on first down (Chris Johnson defending) and incomplete to Blair White on third down with Asomugha breaking up the pass.
Lamarr Houston was playing defensive tackle, the right side on one snap and left on another.
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December 26th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
RAIDER NATION!
December 26th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Who is this Jacob Tammy…and how come they can’t keep up with him.
You need two BOSS Cornerbacks to play this Man2Man…..
Two CBs at $25MM to $30MM total should do it
December 26th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
We can’t run because of mario Henderson.
Mario Henderson = Jared Gaither
December 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I thought Gaither was a good tackle
December 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
yeah mario is really really bad….
December 26th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Man….to think that Cincy is handing it to the Chargers but it was the Titans who let us down…
I would have totally expected it to be the other way around…smh.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Al wants to show he can pass the ball too
December 26th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Gaither has a terrible work ethic. He’s overrated.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
RB Mike Tolbert was hit hard by FS Reggie Nelson in the first quarter of the Chargers/Bengals matchup Week 16. Tolbert lay on the ground for several minutes afterward, although he was able to move all his extremities.
The hit appeared to be of the helmet-to-helmet persuasion, and Tolbert subsequently coughed up the ball to Cincinnati SS Roy Williams. The Chargers medical staff will not let their starting halfback move or get up without their assistance. Tolbert looks done for the day as he gets carted off on a stretcher. Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles will share halfback duties moving forward.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Nice run by Bush…JC has to get rid of the ball
December 26th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Horrible blocking.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Veld is getting schooled
December 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Where the hell is DMAC?
December 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Make Janokowski earn his money
December 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
man i hate henderson…..
December 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Field Goal????? Im I listening to this rite?
December 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
A Cable Call here.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Holy shizzzzzzzzz
December 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
DAMN!
December 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Nice!
December 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Alright Seabass!!!!!!
December 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
i wish he wouldve madevthe chip shot in az
December 26th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
He owed us that one!
December 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Record?
December 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
He needs to get rid of the ball. Watch Manning, 3 seconds and it’s out. Campbell has plenty of time.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I’ll trade that kick for a 26 yarder in the desert.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Tie game Bicheeesssss
December 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Good kick Jano…Too bad you couldn’t make a 30 yarder in AZ…Took a little too long into the season to get completely focused on your job.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
No chit 504.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# 504 Raider Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I’ll trade that kick for a 26 yarder in the desert.
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Thanks 504…I couldn’t have said it better myself.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
ArmChair,
The whole team wasn’t really focused until the San Diego game.
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
the record is 63 yards
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Cable needs to get that Oline together next season. They cannot pass block
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
FA RG Harvey Dahl
FA RT Ryan Harris
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
The team was fine…it was the QB and the coaches that were clueless…
December 26th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
26.504 Raider Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I’ll trade that kick for a 26 yarder in the desert.
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Um… yeah
December 26th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Wow….slowed up Peyton Manning.
Good job Black Hole
December 26th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
manning is rattled!
Ha! Ha!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
ArmChair GM Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
The team was fine…it was the QB and the coaches that were clueless
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True…the Veldheer / Henderson experiment…no starting QB…coaches not getting prepped…
I hear you.
Lessons learned hopefully
December 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Anyone else see that Desmond Bryant is playing with a cast over his entire arm? It goes from just above his wrist to just below the shoulder.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Nice tackle by Huff…..who the hell is this Tammy guy
December 26th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
BTW,
Raiders have to re-sign Nnamdi…most important player on the team….without him, the defense gets overwhelmed
December 26th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
SnB hes their back up TE that catches just about everything
December 26th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Tamme is the guy Peyton Manning has made look like a Pro Bowler since Dallas Clark went down. He’s ****ed me in my fantasy football league on a couple different occasions.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
DMAC
December 26th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
DMac!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Man, Tamme got to be the leading receiver
December 26th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Good blocking by Satele.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Gotta get the receivers involved somehow.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Campbell’s on the Drank today!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
You cannot do reverses on the Colts, they are a fast defense
December 26th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Satele has become a pretty respectable run blocker. If only his pass blocking was better.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Murph!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Good grab, Murph.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
damn u semipro bloggers are keeping me updated. thanks. @northstar now and fuggin blacked out!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
keep running it….
December 26th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
CHAZ!!!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Chaz!!!!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Chaz!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
who is this schilens guy? he can catch and run…
December 26th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
A Chaz Schilens contribution!!!!!!!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Schilens gets paid by reception.
This year’s salary = 1 reception.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Was that Tim Brown?
December 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Schilyyyyyyyy!!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
All I want for Xmas is for SD to get knocked out.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
They need to retire Tim Brown’s jersey…
December 26th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Charles Schallens…hahahahaha
December 26th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
48.YoungAmerican Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Good blocking by Satele.
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Aganint 2nd string DT.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
morilla Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
All I want for Xmas is for SD to get knocked out.
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would be a great presant…
December 26th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Bummer if the Chargers lose.
Next weeks game will mean nothing and we may see Brody Croyle and the KC scrubs.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Sign free agents Harvey Dahl and Ryan Harris to shore up the right side of the line, make a run at WR James Jones or CB Jonathan Joseph, and re-sign guys like Seymour, Miller, Gallery, and if possible Bush or Huff. Bring Satele and maybe Barnes back on the cheap… with another halfway decent draft, you’d be looking at a team that can play with the better teams in the league.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Please Campbell,,,slide!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
I am very pleased with the growth and development of Jason Campbell. In the first 5 games of the season his mind was obviously playing tricks on him. He was hesitant, indecisive, and errant on his throws…
He has settled down and become a comfortable QB for the Raiders…
It is difficult having to learn a new system every couple of seasons along with new receivers who are young and inexperienced as well.
I wish he could have gotten it together a couple of games earlier, but I’m definitely proud of his development..
December 26th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
im still nervous when campbell drops back to pass but more because of the weak links on the oline…
December 26th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
ArmChair,
The Raiders need to be ready to go week 1….that’s the key.
No country club training camps. Get ready for week 1.
Preparation was the difference between getting that 1 extra win
December 26th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I hope you guys see those stats with all the complaining about Hue Jack. From the the top 10 in the league in 1 year!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
# YoungAmerican Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Sign free agents Harvey Dahl and Ryan Harris to shore up the right side of the line, make a run at WR James Jones or CB Jonathan Joseph, and re-sign guys like Seymour, Miller, Gallery, and if possible Bush or Huff. Bring Satele and maybe Barnes back on the cheap… with another halfway decent draft, you’d be looking at a team that can play with the better teams in the league.
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Good post…I would add an experienced receiver to that list…
CUT DHB!!!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Although I’m see to many short outs …maybe Hue is trying to protect that line which is seeing a fierc pass rush.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Pick 6.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Hue Jackson is going to get some interviews in the offseason
December 26th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
# SnB Production Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
ArmChair,
The Raiders need to be ready to go week 1….that’s the key.
No country club training camps. Get ready for week 1.
Preparation was the difference between getting that 1 extra win
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Very true! Again that’s on the coaching staff in my opinion.
We were also unprepared after the bye week.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Routt making Blair White look like Steve Largent.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
We also need defensive coaches who stress that the first tackler stands up the guy while other Raiders pull at and strip the ball out.
This is standard defense for Bears, Jets, Steelers and Saints.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Prevent from winning!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Peyton is gonna pick on Routt
December 26th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
good job houston knock his $&& out!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Cincy holds SD to a FG.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
If the playoffs were on the line, I’d be upset with Houston…since its not…go ahead young man
December 26th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
ROut look out..
December 26th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Dumb penalties,,, Raiders tradition along with a few fights.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Wow, Raiders got a little break.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
And Routt almost got one to offset that.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Bullsh!t
December 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Another dumb penalty.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
he fell down
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Damn!
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Again, let’s go spend $15MM and get another lockdown cornerback….
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
there is branch….
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
YEp
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Thanks, Chris Johnson.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
WTF was CJ doing?
Had perfect coverage, and just grabs the guy for no good reason.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Branch…fail
December 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
2nd and 25 and the defense let’s Peyton march right on down the field.
Let’s either bring in another big-time man2man corner or start practicing zone defense in the offseason
December 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
# SnB Production Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Again, let’s go spend $15MM and get another lockdown cornerback….
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Yep. You need two if you’re going to play defense like the Raiders want to.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Man, I hate Dierdorf. Sounds like he has a mouth full of sausage.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Branch burned by TE.
What happened to Raiders speed?
December 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
With us being out of the playoffs, this is the perfect type of game to work on keeping our composure. We’re losing our cool out there while Peyton continues to carve us up.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
107.504 Raider Says:
December 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
With us being out of the playoffs, this is the perfect type of game to work on keeping our composure. We’re losing our cool out there while Peyton continues to carve us up.
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Yep RAIDER style
December 26th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
The running back was wide open for a td too
December 26th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Raiders is making Tammy look like Antonio Gates
December 26th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
88 yds. in 1:13 ? Ridiculous.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Ridiculous? Its the Colts.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
there he is
December 26th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Yup….boom or bust kicker
December 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
We all knew the real Seabass was out there.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Raiders time management is not very good.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Not even mad with the miss.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Seabass or Suckass?
December 26th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Lucky to get that spike in with one second.
That last second ticks off on the road.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Is RaiderMom holding that “I love Payton” sign?
December 26th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
That miss will come back in this game. They always do.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
YoungAmerican,
Right. If Al Davis INSISTS on playing strict Man2Man…you need to two top tier man2man corners.
ITs the only way it can work because guys like Routt and CJ are going to give it up.
The Raiders should be looking for a guy that can step in…maybe its Champ Bailey…maybe the draft or maybe a trade.
The Raiders are the ones that need a Derrel Revis playing opposite Nnamdi.
THat or change up the scheme a little.
CB is the biggest need
December 26th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Forget the miss.Bonehead flags are what you should be shouting at.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Ref post 122.Every time a team throws deep against us I’m waiting for a flag against the Raiders.