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NFL: Oakland 16, New York Jets 13 (OT)

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Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (20) covers the ball while running against the New York Jets at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California on October 19, 2008. The Raiders won 16-13 in overtime. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt) 
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Published: Oct. 19, 2008 at 8:28 PM

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Sebastian Janikowski's 57-yard field goal in overtime Sunday gave the Oakland Raiders a 16-13 win over the New York Jets.

Janikowski hit the long kick with 2:30 remaining in the extra session.

JaMarcus Russell was 17-of-30 passing for 203 yards and a touchdown for the Raiders (2-4).

Javon Walker caught five passes for 75 yards and a touchdown for Oakland, which had lost its previous three games.

Justin Fargas ran for 74 yards and Darren McFadden had 39 yards rushing and 50 yards receiving for the Raiders.

Jets quarterback Brett Favre directed a last-minute scoring drive to send the game into overtime.

Favre finished 21-of-38 for 197 yards and was intercepted twice.

Thomas Jones rushed 24 times for 159 yards for the Jets (3-3).

Topics: Brett Favre, Darren McFadden, JaMarcus Russell, Javon Walker, Justin Fargas, Sebastian Janikowski
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