Before the Oakland Raiders returned to the friendly confines of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for their clash with the Carolina Panthers, we highlighted three matchups that would be critical in determining the Week 12 showdown.
After surrendering a 24-7 lead, the Silver and Black responded in a big way, absorbing the Panthers body blow, and eventually besting Cam Newton and Co., on a 23-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski.
With the win, the Raiders are now 9-2 and remain alone atop the AFC West standings heading into a Week 13 home matchup with the Buffalo Bills.