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Broncos Edge Raiders 10-7 to Extend Streak to Seven and Claim AFC West Lead

Denver prevailed on defense and special teams, punctuated by a blocked punt that set up the winner; Daniel Carlson then missed from 48 yards late.

Overview

  • A third-quarter blocked punt gave Denver short field position, leading to Will Lutz’s 32-yard field goal for a 10-7 edge.
  • Las Vegas struck first on Ashton Jeanty’s rushing touchdown before Bo Nix answered with a seven-yard score to Troy Franklin.
  • Bo Nix threw for about 150 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, while Geno Smith had roughly 143–146 yards with one interception.
  • Denver’s pass rush registered six sacks on Smith as the game stayed a defensive grind with each team scoring one touchdown.
  • The Broncos improved to 8-2 with their seventh straight win to lead the AFC West, and the Raiders dropped to 2-7 at the division’s bottom.