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27. September 2010 | 02:00

Janikowski misses final FG, Arizona escapes 24-23

Sebastian Janikowski missed a 32-yard field goal as the game ended to allow Arizona to escape with a 24-23 victory over the Oakland Raiders Sunday in the Cardinals’ home opener, a game littered with mistakes on both sides from start to finish. (News Source: San Diego Union-Tribune - 23:57:59)

Janikowski’s missed field goal allows Cardinals to beat Raiders

Sebastian Janikowski pulled a 32-yard field goal wide left as time expired and Arizona escaped with a 24-23 victory over Oakland in a cross-conference matchup. LaRod Stephens-Howling took the opening kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown for the Cardinals (2-1), who won their home-opener for the fourth time in five years. Derek Anderson threw for 122 yards and a pair of touchdowns — to Steve … (News Source: WWTI Watertown - 23:53:20)

Raiders Choke in the Desert, 24-23

Janikowski misses three field goals and the Cardinals get away. Oakland Raiders - NFL - Sports - Football - American (News Source: NBC Bay Area - 23:53:02)

Cardinals salvage win in home opener vs. Raiders

The defense stiffened in the second half and the offense did just enough for a 24-23 victory. (News Source: The Arizona Republic - 23:57:30)

Wrap-up: Cardinals 24, Raiders 23

What it means: The Cardinals are going to have to grind, even against weak teams. That was the case for them against St. Louis in the regular-season opener. It was the case for them against Oakland in the Cardinals’ home opener. But the Cardinals are 2-1 and the other teams in the division have issues. Arizona might be able to grind its way to a division title at this rate. Big Revelation … (News Source: ESPN Blogs - 23:49:47)

Fantasy Football Forecast: Week 3

Some laughed at the thought of picking Matt Forte for their fantasy team. Those that stuck to their guns and picked the Bears’ running back are smiling this season. (News Source: OnMilwaukee.com - 16:53:33)

Arizona Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders - scouting report

The Cardinals must win these type of games: at home against an opponent that is average, at best. (News Source: The Arizona Republic - 02:02:58)

Bruce Gradkowski Is the Oakland Raiders Starting Quarterback: Bad Move By Cable

Bruce Gradkowski Named Oakland Raiders Starter Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable did not make the right call in benching quarterback Jason Campbell and naming Bruce Gradkowski the starter for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. “The reasons are pretty simple,” Cable said. “First and foremost is the energy and the level of intensity that was brought into the huddle when Gradkowski … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 02:15:10)

By ROB STEWART, Contributing Writer, Fantasy Expert

The football season is in full swing and quarterbacks are being sacked by, not the other team, but their coaches - with five quarterback changes this week due to performance issues and injuries, and only one was caused by a “Wally Pipp.” (News Source: Warren Times Observer - 05:33:01)

No offense, Campbell: Raiders starting QB nod goes to Gradkowski

For a good 10 minutes following Sunday’s come-from-behind victory over St. Louis, a comeback he had nothing to do with after being benched at halftime, Jason Campbell tugged at the ear of Nnamdi Asomugha. (News Source: The Sacramento Bee - 07:00:25)

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