Raiders 16, Jets 13: Sebastian Janikowski Saves Tom Cable From Epic Fail

Posted Oct 19, 2008 8:20PM By Adam Gretz (RSS feed)

The Oakland Raiders nearly watched yet another fourth quarter lead turn into defeat, only to find a way to sneak out of Sunday's game with a 16-13 win over the New York Jets, giving Tom Cable his first win as Head Coach.

It had to a bad omen, or something, when Cable tried to ice Jets kicker Jay Feely at the end of regulation as Feely was lining up to kick a 52-yard field goal. Cable tried the "I'm going to call a timeout just before you snap it" trick, and was laughingly burned when Feely hit the upright on the kick that didn't count. Feely drilled the mulligan, of course, sending the game to overtime.

I figured this strategy would play its way out of the NFL after a few moments like that, yet here we are.

Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski mercifully ended a brutal overtime period -- personally, I was rooting for the tie -- when he crushed a 57-yard field goal with less than three minutes to play. The kick probably would have been good from about 65. Either way, it was the longest overtime field goal in NFL history.

At various points throughout the game, it seemed as if Brett Favre had called the Raiders defense this week and told them the details of the Jets offense. Favre threw a pair of interceptions -- including one in the end zone -- and nearly threw one in overtime that could have helped seal the game much earlier, only to have safety Michael Huff allow the ball to bounce squarely off his numbers. I'm guessing that's why he's sitting on the bench in place of Hiram Eugene. Just a guess.

In other news, Javon Walker exists! The much-maligned free agent caught his first touchdown pass in two years when he hauled in an eight-yard toss from JaMarcus Russell. Walker finished with five catches for 75 yards, while Russell was 17 for 30 for 203 yards and no interceptions.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

10-19-2008 @ 8:45PM

raidrlarry said...

we still suck,BIG AL MUST GO AND NOW DROP DIED NOW

10-19-2008 @ 10:13PM

Lisa said...

Everyone really needs to give it a rest when it comes to hating on Al Davis. He is there to stay..even though we disapprove of what he does it is still his show..find some aceptance..Todays game was hot! The Raiders are rad! And wow! Janikowski! 57 yards was actually well over 60! Lechler did awesesome! The D too! Go raiders! That was truly a real football game! Silver and black!!! I was entertained! Just WIN BABY!!

10-19-2008 @ 10:20PM

Mike said...

Is that you Lisa?? So how is Uncle Al doing these days? I hear he sleeps until 3 PM now? :o)

Say hi on the boards sometimes if it's. you.

10-19-2008 @ 10:25PM

Yea ! :) Nice win huh? I hope coaches will stop using the time outs when the kickers are attempting the field goal..:P

10-20-2008 @ 9:24AM

brownpride57 said...

am not a raiders fan but i want to say that jamarcus is a great talent, just try to have patience with the kid,i saw him play today and he will come to grips with his play and u will see somthing special in this kid, keep on keeping on jamarcus, i for one stand behind u and give u all the credit in the world

10-20-2008 @ 9:25AM

KEITH said...

OF COURSE IF JANIKOWSKI MADE THE MUCH EASIER 40YD. FG
EARLIER IN THE GAME OT WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN NECESSARY.

10-20-2008 @ 10:20AM

Sean Carmichael said...

I'm all for icing the kicker, but calling a timeout just before the snap of the ball so that the kicker has to kick twice has proven to be detrimental. Too often, the attempted ice backfires and costs the icing team the game. I always laugh when that happens.

10-20-2008 @ 11:26AM

RAIDERROBERT said...

IT'S ALL ABOUT WINS!! This game had the feel of a old AFC game
Legendary QB against formidamble D!
RAIDER D ROCKED !!!

VIVA RAIDERS!!

10-21-2008 @ 9:38AM

frank b said...

In the post game interview w/ Favre , you could read between the lines and hear the "Disgust" in Bretts voice when he was talking about the INT. in which Cotchery went to the short flats and Farve threw deep. He said, " It did'nt matter if Jericho caught it , he would've been tackled , short of the 1st down ". To reiterate , he said it again and walked away. I gotta beleive He did'nt like the play call and was hammering his coaches. And I agree wholeheartedly. Mangini sucks !!!!

10-21-2008 @ 12:22PM

john said...

YES, THERE IS ALOT OF WORK TO DO,ESPECIALLY ON OFFENSE.BUT THEY NEVER GAVE UP. THE D HELD FAVRE VERY WELL. THE FAKE PUNT REALLY SURPRISED ME. NEED MORE TRICK PLAYS LIKE THAT. HOPE THE TEAM ENJOYS THIS WIN AND GETS READY FOR BAL.

GO RAIDERS

10-22-2008 @ 11:43PM

Die Hard Al said...

I could not believe how many friggen peneltys we had in the 1st half . I understand they were pumped up but come on. I was also happy about the fake punt even if they didnt get it atleast they are trying now . Now only if Cable can make Ryan blitz a litle more , hide it though mix up the man to man with zone but once again hide it dont show your hand ( I dont think Ryan is any good at poker) I HAVE TO SAY I AM GIVING UP MY DISH FOR ....CABLE !!!! LOL RRRRAAAAIIIIDDDDEEEERRRRSSSS !!!!