Oakland’s meeting against Baltimore Sunday was one of the most entertaining games in week two of the NFL season. The Raiders improved to 1-1 on the season and at home, after its 37-33 win over the Ravens. The game featured three ex-Alabama players: Amari Cooper, C.J. Mosley and Courtney Upshaw. Cooper caught seven passes on 11 targets for 109 yards.

His touchdown came on Oakland’s first possession of the game, a 68-yard reception from quarterback Derek Carr. Cooper averaged 15.6 yards per catch against Baltimore’s defense.

Mosley anchored Baltimore’s defense with nine tackles (eight solo), a pass defended and a quarterback hurry. Courtney Upshaw chimed in with two total tackles.

Oakland will travel to FirstEnergy Stadium next week to face the Cleveland Browns.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine and SB Nation. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

Stephen M. Smith

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 15 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.