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Raiders turn to veterans Brandon LaFell, Doug Martin to fill offensive holes

With wide receiver Amari Cooper in Dallas and running back Marshawn Lynch on injured reserve, the Raiders turned to two veterans with a combined to take their place against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Brandon LaFell delivered in Cooper's place, catching three of four targets for 39 yards and a touchdown. Doug Martin did the same filling in for Lynch, rushing for 72 yards on 13 carries. Including this season, the two have a combined 16 years of NFL experience.

"[We] are excited about those two guys," Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson told reporters in Alameda on Tuesday.