Raiders rally past Jaguars 26-23 in OT

By Josh Dubow

Associated Press

Published: Sunday, Oct. 21 2012 6:00 p.m. MDT

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) passes as Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (90) applies pressure during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.

Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

Summary

Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 40-yard field goal after Cecil Shorts III fumbled on the opening possession of overtime and the Oakland Raiders rallied from 14 points down in the second half to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-23 on Sunday.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 40-yard field goal after Cecil Shorts III fumbled on the opening possession of overtime and the Oakland Raiders rallied from 14 points down in the second half to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-23 on Sunday.

Carson Palmer threw one TD pass and ran for another to force overtime for the Raiders (2-4) before they won it after Lammar Houston forced a fumble that Joselio Hanson recovered at the Jacksonville 21.

After one play to center the ball, Janikowski came on to kick the winning field goal to end a rough day for the Jaguars (1-5).

The Jaguars (1-5) lost star running back Maurice Jones-Drew to a left foot injury on the opening drive and quarterback Blaine Gabbert to an injured left shoulder in the shoulder.

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