Overview
- Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High, with the national broadcast on Prime Video and local TV carriage in Denver and Las Vegas; non-subscribers can use a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial.
- Denver enters 7-2 atop the AFC West on a six-game win streak after multiple late-game comebacks led by Bo Nix, who has driven a large share of the team’s fourth-quarter scoring.
- Las Vegas arrives 2-6 after dealing top target Jakobi Meyers to Jacksonville for fourth- and sixth-round picks, elevating Tre Tucker and rookie Brock Bowers in the passing game for Geno Smith.
- FanDuel lists Denver as a clear favorite at Broncos -8.5 with a 42.5 total and moneyline prices of Broncos -560 and Raiders +420.
- The Sporting News notes Denver’s defense has allowed 30-plus points only once this season, while Geno Smith is tied for the league lead with 11 interceptions.