The Oakland Raiders and New Orleans Saints engaged in one of Sunday’s best games. So, when trailing by seven points, when the Raiders scored a touchdown, the game appeared headed for overtime.
Jack Del Rio and the Raiders had other ideas and went for two. Derek Carr found Michael Crabtree on a beautiful corner route to take the lead.
.@Raiders score a TD.
Go for 2… and the LEAD.@DerekCarrQB + @KingCrab15. GOT IT! #RaiderNation #OAKvsNO https://t.co/nXiCHPoEEH— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2016
The two-pointer would eventually be the game-winner, but not without some more tense moments. Drew Brees got the Saints into position and rookie kicker Wil Lutz attempted a 61-yarder that would have won the game.
61-yard FG attempt for Saints kicker Wil Lutz… For the WIN.
No Good.@Raiders escape with the W. #OAKvsNO https://t.co/n9gJwuJECQ
— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2016
Lutz had plenty of leg, but put just a little too much hook on the ball. Oakland escaped New Orleans with a thrilling 35-34 win.