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Broncos Edge Raiders 10-7 as Pass Rush, Blocked Punt Preserve Seventh Straight Win

Relentless pressure up front defined a penalty-heavy night that Denver survived through field position plays and late clock control.

Overview

  • Denver moved to 8-2 with a seventh consecutive victory and a 10th straight home win, staying atop the AFC West ahead of a Nov. 16 home date with the Chiefs.
  • The Broncos logged six sacks to reach 46 on the season through 10 games, with Nik Bonitto credited for 1.5 sacks and eight pressures per Next Gen Stats.
  • J.L. Skinner’s blocked punt set up Wil Lutz’s 32-yard field goal late in the third quarter after an earlier 59-yard miss and a string of shaky punts by Denver.
  • Bo Nix finished 16-of-28 for 150 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions as both teams struggled offensively and combined for 22 penalties and 27 total first downs.
  • Las Vegas lost starting guard Jackson Powers-Johnson to a leg/ankle injury and saw Dylan Parham limited with an ankle sprain, while Daniel Carlson missed a 48-yard late attempt after Kyu Blu Kelly’s interception set up a short field.