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Carr, interceptions push Raiders to lead

Indianapolis Colts v Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Michael Crabtree #15 of the Oakland Raiders dives short of the goal line during their NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

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Two interceptions have been key for the Raiders, who hold a 19-7 halftime lead over the Colts.

A Nate Allen interception set up the first Raiders’ scoring drive. Reggie Nelson intercepted Andrew Luck in the end zone with the Colts driving late in the first half to preserve the lead.

The Raiders then put together a drive in less than a minute and scored on Derek Carr’s third touchdown pass of the day, a 4-yarder to Jalen Richard.

Carr’s previous touchdown passes went to Andre Holmes and Clive Walford. The Raiders scored every time they touched the ball in the second quarter. Sebastian Janikowski had one PAT kick blocked and missed another.

It was scoreless after the first quarter. The Colts tied the game, 7-7, early in the second quarter on a 24-yard Andrew Luck pass to Donte Moncrief but will be playing catch-up in the second half.