Cardinals 24, Raiders 13

The Cardinals improved to 5-1 today with a 24-13 win over the Raiders from Oakland.  I don't know that it was a thing of beauty but anytime you can win on the road in the NFL you have to be happy.  The Cardinals have now won 12 of their last 15 games, that's damn impressive.  They are also now in sole possession of 1st place in the NFC West.  Nice win!

Observations:

• Andre Ellington is becoming quite a weapon. 
• Carson Palmer looks healthy!  He had another nice game!
• Larry Fitzgerald has done a nice job of coaching up Michael Floyd.  
• It was nice to see Stepfan Taylor get more touches. 
• At this point, I wouldn't rather have any other head coach in football.  
• It had to be a nice return to Oakland for Carson Palmer, Tommy Kelly & Jared Veldheer. 
• Only 1 sack by the Cardinals today, a little more pressure would be nice.  
• First Downs:  Cardinals 25, Raiders 13
• Time of Possession:  Cardinals 36:57, Raiders 23:03
• Total Yards:  Cardinals 365, Raiders 220
• Chandler Catanzaro continues to roll, he's now 15 for 15 on FG attempts.  
• Yes, a Cardinal quarterback finally threw an interception today.  
• Was that a Kevin Minter sighting?  
• I like Derek Carr, I think he's going to be a good quarterback in time. 
• Larry Foote quietly seems to have become the Cardinals best defender.  
• I thought that Ted Ginn Jr, would be a better punt returner.  
• Sebastian Janikowski's leg appears to be as strong as ever. 
• I wish Charles Woodson would just retire already.  
• Oakland fans really don't deserve to keep their team.  
• Up next?  Philadelphia Eagles @ University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.