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Broncos Sweep Raiders, Win 10th Straight to Seize AFC’s Top Seed

Denver controlled tempo with long drives, a pivotal Marvin Mims return, efficient, low‑risk play from Bo Nix.

Overview

  • The 24-17 victory at Allegiant Stadium pushed Denver to 11-2 and extended its winning streak to 10 games.
  • Denver holds the AFC’s No. 1 seed on a tiebreaker over New England and now turns to a Week 15 home game against Green Bay.
  • The Broncos dominated possession 39:03 to 20:57, converted 7 of 12 third downs, and ran 72 plays for 356 yards.
  • Marvin Mims’ 48-yard punt-return touchdown made it 14-7, with multiple missed tackles by Las Vegas contributing to the score.
  • Bo Nix went 31-of-38 for 212 yards with a rushing TD and no turnovers, rookie RJ Harvey totaled 100 scrimmage yards and a score, Nik Bonitto logged two of Denver’s four sacks, and the Raiders fell to 2-11 as Geno Smith exited with hand and shoulder injuries and Kenny Pickett finished the game.