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Lions Vs. Raiders: Detroit Leads Oakland 3-0 After First Quarter

A 41-yard field goal by Jason Hanson with 1:51 remaining in the first quarter was the only scoring in the period, as the Detroit Lions took a 3-0 lead over the Oakland Raiders after one quarter Saturday. Hanson's field goal capped off a 12-play drive for the Lions.



Running back Mikel Leshoure, making his Lions debut, had four carries for four yards in the quarter. Matthew Stafford was 6-for-7 passing in the quarter, including a 17-yard completion to Tony Scheffler, and Nate Burleson had three receptions for 21 yards.

The Raiders had four penalties for 20 yards in the quarter. Detroit was penalized twice for 15 yards. Ndamukong Suh had a sack for the Lions, who are trying to improve to 2-1 in the preaseason.

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