The Oakland Raiders traveled to the Superdome to take on Drew Brees and company, surviving a high-scoring shootout that came down to the wire. The week one match up for the silver and black proved to be a true test as Brees threw for over 400 yards to go along with 4 TDs. The very young but hungry Oakland squad, anchored by 3rd year QB Derek Carr, faced a 13-24 deficit heading into the 4th quarter but they would not go quietly into the night exploding for 22 points in the final 15 minutes of action. No drive proved to be more crucial than when the Raiders took over with just under four minutes remaining in the game, trailing by seven. The poised Carr and company marched down the field with completions to Amari Cooper, Michael Crabtree, and finally Seth Roberts on a 10-yard TD with 47 seconds remaining. It was here where 2nd year head coach Jack Del Rio made the gutsy call to go for two and win the game. Derek Carr connected with Crabtree once again who made a phenomenal one-handed catch putting Oakland up 35-34. With 7 seconds remaining in regulation Saints kicker, Wil Lutz, missed a 61-yard field goal to win the game but missed wide left.

Game stats can be found here in the Box Score.