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Broncos Grind Out 10-7 TNF Win Over Raiders as Pass Rush Powers NFL-Best Denver to 8-2

A blocked punt set up Wil Lutz’s go-ahead field goal after Denver’s defense produced six sacks to cover for a sputtering offense.

Overview

  • Denver logged six sacks of Geno Smith and now has 46 through 10 games, the league’s top total this season.
  • J.L. Skinner’s blocked punt set up Lutz’s 32-yard kick late in the third quarter for the game’s final points.
  • Bo Nix threw a touchdown to Troy Franklin but also two interceptions as Denver’s offense and special teams struggled with penalties, shanked punts and a missed 59-yarder.
  • Las Vegas led early on Ashton Jeanty’s rushing score, got a late interception by Kyu Blu Kelly, then saw Daniel Carlson miss a potential tying 48-yard field goal with 4:26 left.
  • Injuries mounted for both sides, the Raiders played without two starting guards after in-game exits, and Denver now carries a seven-game win streak and 10 straight home wins into a Nov. 16 home date against the Chiefs.