"Our front 3 on D didn’t have the dramatic debut that I had expected, and yet they were effective, weren’t they? Gruden’s strategy of quick releases prevented a lot of sacks and pressures. Then again, Carr DID have 3 ints. And the Raider running game was ineffective other than those two plays."

They faced two pro bowl level (or near) guys, and the other guard is very good. THat is what happens when you face th best/much better guys. Fortunately for us I am not sure any team, outside of the Eagles, have 3 interior guys as good as the Raiders 3 guys....

Next week I expect bigger things.