Amari Cooper's big day lifts Oakland past Cleveland

Browns fans inside FirstEnergy Stadium witnessed a tight game Sunday between Oakland and Cleveland. The Raiders secured a 27-20 win and improved to 2-1 on the season. Quarterback Derek Carr completed 20 of 32 passes for 314 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers.

Ex-Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper became the first Oakland Raider to record back-to-back 100-yard receiving performances since Randy Moss in 2005. He was targeted 11 times, totaling eight catches for 134 yards. Cooper averaged 16.8 yards per reception.

Oakland will travel to Solider Field next week and face the Chicago Bears (0-3).

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.