Two fierce rivals from the AFC West are set to clash in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. The Denver Broncos will travel to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday afternoon. Denver is riding high after a convincing 38-6 victory over the Falcons last week, easily covering the spread as a two-point favorite. In contrast, Las Vegas comes into this matchup after a 34-19 loss against Miami, failing to cover as an eight-point underdog. Historically, the Raiders lead the regular-season series 72-54-2, although the Broncos triumphed 34-18 in their earlier meeting this season on October 6.
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Broncos Aiming to Sustain Winning Streak
After snapping a two-game losing streak, the Broncos seek to maintain their momentum against the Raiders. With a season record of 6-5, Denver currently sits third in the AFC West, trailing the Chiefs by 3.5 games. They hold the final wild card position in the AFC playoff race. In their last game against Atlanta, the Broncos quickly took control, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive and keeping the lead throughout. The team was ahead 7-3 after the first quarter and widened the gap to 28-6 by the end of the third quarter. Denver outperformed Atlanta with a total offense yardage of 400 to 226 and secured 22 first downs to Atlanta’s 13.
The Broncos rank 25th in passing offense, averaging 196.5 yards per game, while they are 20th in rushing, posting 116 yards per game. They have a scoring offense that averages 21.4 points, sitting at 20th overall, yet their defense is impressive, ranking second by allowing only 16.6 points per game. Quarterback Bo Nix has completed 234 of 357 passes for 2,275 yards, contributing 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also plays a role in the rushing game, with 63 carries for 295 yards and four touchdowns. The running back group includes Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, and Audric Estime, each adding depth to the attack. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton leads the team with 49 receptions for 647 yards and three touchdowns.
On the injury front, Denver’s report remains manageable. Defensive end Zach Allen (non-injury related) and safety Brandon Jones (abdomen) were limited in practice but returned to full participation. Guard Ben Powers (shoulder) missed practice but was limited later in the week; updates will be monitored as kickoff approaches.
Raiders Looking to Break Losing Streak
The Las Vegas Raiders enter this matchup on a six-game losing streak, having fallen to 2-8 overall and sitting at the bottom of the AFC West. They trail the Chiefs by seven games and are 3.5 games back from the Broncos in the wild card race. In their last game against the Dolphins, Las Vegas allowed a long opening drive that led to a touchdown, quickly falling behind. Despite being close at halftime (10-6) and trailing 24-19 with about four minutes left, they could not close the gap. Las Vegas was narrowly outgained in total offense, 353 to 328.
This season, the Raiders rank 17th in passing offense, averaging 209.8 yards per game, but they struggle with their rushing game, sitting last in the league with just 75.2 yards per game. Their scoring offense is also low, averaging 18.7 points, while their defense ranks 29th, allowing 28.5 points per game. Quarterback Gardner Minshew has thrown for 1,783 yards this season, completing 178 of 264 passes with eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. Alexander Mattison leads the run game with 320 yards on 97 carries. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers stands out as a key target with 70 receptions for 706 yards.
Las Vegas faces a lengthy injury report as the weekend approaches. Key cornerbacks Jakorian Bennett and Nate Hobbs, along with running backs Mattison and Zamir White, missed practice earlier in the week. Additionally, tight ends Harrison Bryant and Justin Shorter were limited. Updates on these players will be essential as game day draws near.
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