OAKLAND, Calif. _ Wide receiver Michael Crabtree, guard Gabe Jackson and Denver cornerback Aqib Talib were ejected during a first-quarter brawl Sunday between the Raiders and Broncos at the Coliseum.
On the play after Chris Harris Jr. went out with an injury and was jawing with the Raiders sideline, Crabtree was assigned to block Talib during a 5-yard run by Marshawn Lynch.
Crabtree, who had his chain snatched from his neck by Talib during last year's season 24-6 loss to Denver to finish the regular season, kept blocking at the conclusion of the play. He pushed Talib amongst players on the Denver sideline, where both players went to the ground.
At some point, Crabtree lost his helmet, and Jackson began fighting with Denver players. An official interceded and Jackson made contact with him.
If Crabtree was looking for revenge against Talib, it was his first opportunity. Crabtree missed the Oct. 1 meeting in Denver with a chest injury.
