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Broncos Edge Raiders 10-7 for Seventh Straight, Seize AFC West Lead

A 32-yard kick by Will Lutz proved decisive following a Raiders miss from 48 yards.

Overview

  • Scoring opened with Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty’s first-quarter rushing touchdown before Bo Nix found Troy Franklin for a seven-yard reply in the second.
  • Will Lutz’s field goal late in the third quarter provided the final margin for Denver.
  • Daniel Carlson missed a 48-yard attempt with about 4½ minutes remaining that would have tied the game.
  • Denver’s defense notched six sacks of Geno Smith and blocked a punt that set up the decisive field goal.
  • Bo Nix threw for 150 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, Geno Smith had 143 yards with one interception, and the Raiders fell to 2-7 behind the 6-3 Chargers and 5-4 Chiefs.