Oakland tops Pittsburgh on Janikowski's game-winning

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Sebastian Janikowski drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Oakland Raiders over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 34-31, on Sunday.

Janikowski also connected on a game-tying 32-yard kick in the fourth quarter for Oakland, which earned its first victory under new head coach Dennis Allen.

Carson Palmer went 23-for-33 through the air for 209 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, while Darren McFadden had 113 yards and a score on 18 carries for the Raiders (1-2).

Ben Roethlisberger completed 36-of-49 passes for 384 yards and four touchdowns for Pittsburgh (1-2).

Mike Wallace paced all receivers with 123 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions in the loss.

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