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Oakland pummels Denver
DENVER — The Oakland Raiders turned Monday Night Football’s anniversary celebration into a record-setting show for their old folks.
With 36-year-old Rich Gannon completing 21 straight passes and 40-year-old Jerry Rice becoming the first player to score 200 career touchdowns, the Raiders broke a four-game losing streak by beating the Denver Broncos 34-10.
Rod Woodson, 37, extended his own career record of interception returns for touchdowns with a 98-yarder in the first quarter that sent the Raiders on their way.
The win on ABC’s celebration of its 500th Monday night telecast brought Oakland (5-4) within a game of the Broncos (6-3) in the AFC West.
Along with scoring two touchdowns for a total of 201, Rice broke Walter Payton’s record for total yardage.