Patriots overpower Raiders in Oakland
Tom Brady, Deion Branch and the Patriots left Oakland with a 31-19 win against the Raiders.
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Wes Welker had another standout performance with nine catches for 158 yards and a touchdown.
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Raiders fans in the infamous Black Hole jeered the Patriots in the teams' first meeting since 2008.
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Vince Wilfork intercepted a Jason Campbell pass in the second half to thwart a promising Raiders drive.
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It was Wilfork's second interception in three weeks. The Pro Bowler did not have any in his first seven seasons.
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Deion Branch, held without a catch last week, had just one reception this week. But it was a 4-yard touchdown.
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Rookie tailback Stevan Ridley also scored on a 33-yard run in the third quarter. He finished with a game-high 97 rushing yards.
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Brandon Spikes, left, and the Patriots defense surrendered 504 yards of total offense, but came up with key stops to help power the win.
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Coach Bill Belichick watched as Pro Bowl linebacker Jerod Mayo left the game with a knee injury. Mayo could miss several weeks.
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Raiders fans joined in the NFL's campaign to promote breast cancer awareness during October with pink apparel.
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But Raiders fans left disappointed as their team fell to 2-2.
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The Patriots improved to 3-1 and moved into a tie for the best record in the AFC East.
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