DETROIT, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The Oakland Raiders, forced to go with Marques Tuiasosopo and Rick Mirer at quarterback Sunday, committed four turnovers and lost to lowly Detroit, 23-13.
A year after reaching the Super Bowl under Coach Bill Callahan, the reeling Raiders (2-6) have dropped four straight and fell to 0-5 on the road.
On Sunday, Callahan was stuck with Tuiasosopo and Mirer since reigning MVP Rich Gannon is out with a torn labrum, and both struggled.
Veteran Otis Smith picked off a pass by Tuiasosopo on the Raiders' first series and returned it to the Oakland 43 to set up a 54-yard field goal by Jason Hanson.
After Tuiasosopo left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury, Mirer came in and threw for just 125 yards and two interceptions.
Oakland also was hurt by a fumble by Jerry Rice, the NFL's all-time leading receiver, which led to a touchdown on a two-yard run by Olandis Gary.
The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Lions (2-6).
