Raiders WR Johnnie Lee Higgins returned a punt 80 yards for one touchdown and caught a 29-yard pass for another score. Higgins’ score was one of two thrown by Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell, who completed 18-of-25 passes for 236 yards. Said Russell of Higgins, “He’s a great spark to the team. When the ball’s in his hands, he’s capable of doing anything. I think he showed that today.’' The Raiders balanced Russell’s play by running 34 times for 139 yards. Texans WR Andre Johnson had just two catches for 19 yards. Said Texans CB Dunta Robinson, “This was our worst game of the season. We laid down.” G Chester Pitts drew a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct to knock the Texans out of the red zone on a fourth quarter drive. The Raiders pulled off a successful onside kick in the first quarter to help them build a 13-7 lead. Texans K Kris Brown set a franchise record by nailing his 28th field goal of the season. DE Derrick Burgess had two of the Raiders’ three sacks.
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