Raiders...34 Broncos...20

OAKLAND -- JaMarcus Russell’s debut may have drawn the biggest cheers. Josh McCown delivered the biggest plays.

McCown threw three touchdown passes for Oakland despite missing two series when Russell played for the first time, and the Raiders capitalized on Denver’s mistakes to beat the Broncos, 34-20.

Justin Fargas carried 33 times for 146 yards and a touchdown, and Oakland (4-8) scored 24 points off four turnovers to end a five-game losing streak to Denver (5-7). The Raiders also ended a 12-game home skid to AFC West rivals a week after breaking a 17-game losing streak in the division by winning at Kansas City.

Russell, the No. 1 overall draft pick from Louisiana State, made his long-awaited debut in the second quarter in place of McCown. Russell threw a 16-yard completion to Jerry Porter on his first play and moved Oakland downfield but was unable to lead the Raiders to any points on his two drives.

Quoteworthy: “It’s big. It’s not just another game for us.” -- Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders cornerback