On his long catch, Toon beat former Saints cornerback Tracy Porter, who later left the game with a right groin injury. Raiders coach Dennis Allen said that was one of eight injuries 鈥?three of them potentially serious 鈥?for Oakland. In addition to Porter, Allen was particularly concerned about offensive tackle John Wetzel's knee injury and tight end David Ausberry's shoulder injury.
New Orleans' new defense under coordinator Rob Ryan thrived,
Nike React Clearance, sacking Matt Flynn five times in the first half.