ALAMEDA – The Raiders were committed to running the ball well Sunday against Arizona. Doug Martin carried the load early, but was sidelined by an ankle injury in the second half.
The Raiders looked to Jalen Richard and little-used DeAndre Washington to keep the run game rolling, and those two accomplished the mission well.
The rushing trio churned out 152 yards on 33 carries in a 23-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The last time this franchise gave three different rushers 10 carries in a game: Nov. 9, 2003.
The Raiders lost that game but won this one thanks to offensive balance that is rare.