Carson Palmer throws 2 TD passes in return to Oakland as Cardinals beat Raiders 24-13

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (The Associated Press)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown catches a pass in front of Oakland Raiders cornerback T.J. Carrie (38) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (The Associated Press)

OAKLAND, Calif. – Carson Palmer threw two touchdown passes in his return to Oakland and the Arizona Cardinals sent the Raiders to their 12th straight loss with a 24-13 victory Sunday.

Stepfan Taylor caught one touchdown pass and ran for another, and Andre Ellington gained 160 yards from scrimmage for the Cardinals (5-1), who are off to their best start since 1976.

Darren McFadden ran for a touchdown for the Raiders (0-6), off to their worst start to a season since losing their first 13 games in 1962 — the year before late owner Al Davis joined the franchise.

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