Raiders punter Johnny Townsend gained 42 yards on a fake punt during Oakland's opening drive against the Chargers on Sunday.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden called quarterback Derek Carr and the offenese off the field when it faced a fourth-and-four after failing to drive beyond its own 37-yard line. But the veteran coach had the perfect trick play dialed up.
Townsend, a rookie, sprinted behind a cavalcade of blockers, taking the ball all the way down to Los Angeles' 21 to extend the possession. Townsend reached a top speed of 20.48 mph on the run, which is reportedly faster than any speed star running backs Alvin Kamara and Kareem Hunt have reached this season.