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Broncos Beat Raiders 24-17 for 10th Straight, Seize AFC West Lead

Geno Smith exited in the third quarter with right-hand and shoulder injuries.

Overview

  • Bo Nix completed 31 of 38 passes for 212 yards and added a rushing touchdown.
  • Denver possessed the ball for 39:03 and outgained Las Vegas 356-229 with 27 first downs.
  • RJ Harvey scored on the ground and Marvin Mims returned a punt for a touchdown.
  • The 11-2 Broncos matched New England for the AFC’s best record on the Patriots’ bye and hold the tiebreaker on common opponents.
  • Las Vegas dropped to 2-11 with seven straight losses and 11 in a row in the division as Kenny Pickett relieved Smith and went 8-for-11 for 96 yards and a touchdown.